| All people have different electrical
and mechanical abilities. This chart is not meant to be used by persons
who do not possess the ability to safely handle a test meter or the tools
required to perform the repairs need to your appliance. Please err on the
side of caution and when in doubt, hire a professionally trained Technician
to repair your appliance. We do not accept any responsibility for a mis
diagnosis or the further damage to your appliance, property or person.
These hints are merely a pointer into which direction you may be able to
look in order to solve your problem if you have the skill to undertake
the repair.
Dryers
-Test all thermostats -Test blower fan for proper air flow -Test for belt slippage. -Test heat selector switch -Test heating elements for breaks -Test lint screen -Test switch mounted on motor -Test timer
-Test heating element for shorts against surrounding can
-Test door switch -Test drum belt -Test drum bushings -Test idler arm and wheel -Test motor for power -Test support rollers or pads -Test timer
-Test circuit breakers or fuses -Test heat selector switch -Test heater element for breaks (Most Popular Problem) -Test switch mounted on motor. Two of the terminals are for the heater element operation. -Test terminals going to heater elements -Test timer
-Test connections from power cord to terminal block -Test door switch -Test power at outlet. Should read 110 or 220/240 volts -Test timer for power -Try door switch for action or clicking noise
-Test sensors (on some models) -Test thermostats -Test timer motor for advancing -Test timer switch - make sure it leads to timer motor |
