Have you noticed any of these common problems with your dryer?

• The tumbler drum does not move.

• Your clothes dryer is abnormally noisy.

• The dried clothes that come out of your dryer are so wrinkly.

• Your dryer does not produce any heat or it won’t start.

• If the drum of your dryer does not tumble when you turn the unit on, then it can mean a worn belt or an obstruction in the belt that prevents it from turning. Unplug the unit then check the condition of the belt and the idler pulley. Replace broken or worn parts. Tumbling problems can also result from motor shaft issues.

• An abnormally noisy dryer can mean worn or loose parts. Loose items from your clothes can also end up inside the dryer. They produce noise as the tumbler turns. You need to unplug the unit first, empty it of its contents, and check for any stray items. Squeaking is normal during the first few seconds when you turn on the dryer. Moreover, if you use gas for your heater, then the gas valve also produces noise upon startup.

• Wrinkled clothes mainly result from leaving the clothes inside the dryer long after the tumbling process is finished. You can prevent overly wrinkled clothes by simply taking them out after they are done tumbling. You may also want to use a fabric softener to minimize wrinkling. Sort your laundry properly according to type of material and fabric care specifications.

• The problems of no heat and failure of the motor to start may be caused by insufficient voltage supply to the unit or blown fuse panels or thermostats. To repair, you need to replace the faulty thermal fuse or the thermostat.