How to Fix Gas Clothes Dryer and Quick Guide

Clothes dryer not heating or working

• Make certain the dryer is plugged in
• Check for a blown fuse or stumbled breaker
• Check the power electrical outlet for voltage
• Evaluate the electrical cable for damages
• Do away with usage of an expansion cable, if any is being utilized
• Check the outlet voltage
• Examine the door button
• Check the begin button
• Test the security fuse
• Examine the thermostats
• Examine the timer electric motor
• Test the electric motor

Clothes dryer rolls, yet there is no warmth

• Look for proper air flow
• Inspect the ignitor
• Inspect gas jet
• Test the gas valve coils
• Inspect the fire sensing unit
• Test the safety and security fuse
• Check the thermostats
• Check the centrifugal switch
• Test the timer motor
• Check the temperature level selector switch

Clothes dryer takes as well long or Heat begins for only a short time

• Inspect the lint trap
• Check for proper air circulation
• Evaluate the vent hose pipe for kinks or dips
• Check the thermostats
• Examine the gas valve coils
• Check the flame sensing unit

Dryer drum does not topple

• Examine the drum belt
• Inspect the idler pulley
• Examine the electric motor 

Clothes dryer overheats

• Inspect the dust catch
• Check for proper air circulation
• Check the thermostats

Dryer will not quit immediately

• Check the timer motor
• Test the moisture sensor
• Check the thermostats

Clothes dryer is noisy

• Degree the clothes dryer
• Examine the drum belt
• Inspect the drum support rollers
• Inspect the idler sheave
• Inspect the glides
• Inspect drum bearings
• Check the blower
• Check the baffles

Light doesn't function

• Change the light bulb
• Check the door switch

Clothes dryer give clothing a bad odor

• Look for proper air circulation
• Eliminate odor producing products from the distance of the clothes dryer

Clothes are damaged or stained

• Check the baffles for splits or harm
• Check the front and rear seals
• Examine the drum for corrosion or damages