11 October 2019
 Categories: , Blog

Your dryer may be an appliance that you use multiple times a week. Without it, you may be unable to effectively wash and dry your clothing. Generally, your dryer will be an appliance that will go for years without experiencing performance issues or needing any major work, but you will still need to be prepared for the types of problems that a dryer can experience.

Overheating

A dryer will need to be able to generate substantial amounts of heat if it is to be able to dry your clothing in a rapid manner. Unfortunately, it can be possible for the regulator that controls the amount of heat being produced to malfunction, and this can cause the dryer to start overheating. Most of these units are designed so that they will turn off if the unit starts to detect that it is overheating. As a result, you may notice that the dryer is both extremely warm to the touch and frequently turning off when it is suffering from this problem.

Vibrations

Like the washing machine, a dryer will have to spin. When the motor that spins the clothes in the dryer comes out of alignment, it can lead to the dryer experiencing excessive vibrations. These vibrations can be damaging to the floor that is under the dryer, and it can even cause damage to the dryer itself. Preventing the dryer from experiencing these problems can require you to have it serviced when you are noticing that the dryer is starting to experience excessive vibrations. Generally, an appliance repair service will be able to service the motor so that its alignment problems can be addressed.

Damaged Control Panel

A modern dryer will need a fairly elaborate control panel to be able to accommodate the range of settings that it can have configured and adjusted. As a result, the control panel will be an instrumental part of the dryer, and if it starts to malfunction, you may be unable to take full advantage of the features that are available with your dryer. In most instances, the easiest repair for the dryer will be to have the control panel replaced. While manufacturers will sell customers replacement panels, the installation of these panels can be complicated enough that a professional appliance repair provider should e hired for this work. If this panel is not properly installed, the dryer may experience erratic performance issues or even worsening damage. Furthermore, simply removing the previous control panel can be a challenge as you may need to remove much of the faceplate that holds the panel in place to be able to replace it.

Contact your local appliance repair services today to learn more.