Dryer Problems and Troubleshooting
Heat, airflow, drying time, and unusual sounds. Choose the symptom that best describes what you see. A guide helps narrow safe checks and prepare questions; it does not diagnose a part from a symptom alone.
Dryer Not Heating: What to Check and What Can Cause ItRead guideDryer Runs but Has No Heat: Motor Power Is Not Proof of Heating PowerRead guideDryer Won’t Start: Door, Controls, and Power CluesRead guideDryer Takes Too Long to Dry: Airflow, Load, or Heat?Read guideDryer Keeps Shutting Off: Early Cycle End or Complete Shutdown?Read guideDryer Making a Squeaking Noise: External Checks and Repair CluesRead guide
Find the Right Symptom
Separate no heat from slow drying, a stationary drum from an early cycle end, and recurring squeaking from a loose item.
Before You Try a Check
Use only accessible controls and maintenance described by the manual. Do not open panels, bypass safety devices, or test live circuits. Record the model and symptom before requesting help.