How Does an Electric Dryer Work? - Appliance Repair Tips

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  • @thunderw96
    @thunderw96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Somewhat shocked by how well made this video is. I have 0 issues with my dryer... but now I feel confident enough to say I may be able to diagnose any problems down the road and keep those problems from arising at all. Thank you!

    • @kamakaziozzie3038
      @kamakaziozzie3038 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You were shocked..on the operation of an electric dryer. no pun intended 😄

    • @ayeitzdj
      @ayeitzdj ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pun intended

  • @kevj1349
    @kevj1349 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Today I became a master dryer technician in less than ten minutes. Thank you!!

  • @anniecreasy8014
    @anniecreasy8014 11 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This helped me get my dryer working again. Thanks so much.

  • @repairclinic
    @repairclinic  11 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great! We're glad you found it helpful.

  • @shelia12047
    @shelia12047 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the best explanation of dryer functioning and possible problems. I've seen. Thank you :-)

  • @dailylife3001
    @dailylife3001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a simple and awesome explanation

  • @tay5901
    @tay5901 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome videos. I'm going to go through and try to watch most of them. I like how not only you're helping teach how to repair but also teaching about most of the components that go into the functioning of the appliances.

  • @GM8101PHX
    @GM8101PHX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In Arizona all new dryer installations require metal tubing, either flexible or rigid. My house was built as clothes dryers were coming on the market. I had to wire a 220V circuit for the dryer and because I have heard of many houses burning down because of blocked vents I insured my vent goes through the exterior wall of the laundry room directly outside. No more than 18 inches long and all metal. Dryer roof vents are a hazard because the machine has to not only vent the heated humid air, but also blow the lint out of the vent chute. I understand some houses do not give the option as laundry machines are placed in the center of the house. Your machine should come with 4 options for venting, the rear, bottom through the floor and both sides of the cabinet. Never defeat the venting or the grounding tong on the 220V receptacle for your dryer. If in doubt have a professional recommend the best alternatives!! Usually the cabinets for both the washer and dryer do not have venting on either side so the pair can sit touching side by side. However the rear of the dryer and under the cabinet is where the machine draws in fresh air to operate. Never close the bottom of the machine and always allow about 6 inches from the back of the machine to the wall, and do not prevent air from getting behind both machines. Using the hot air concept of hot air rising, it is good to make sure the source for the machines getting air is as close to the bottom as can be. Just as us humans need air so do the machines to prevent them from over heating. Lint filters in both machines if equipped should be cleaned after each cycle of use. Ensure your hot and cold water lines to the washer are in good condition, and it can be wise to modify the space to incorporate a flood pan under the washer, this pan would rain outside preventing serious damage to the flooring around the machine. An aluminum pan a few inches deep with a 3/4" CPVC drain line out will serve well. Your water heater as well should have a pan under it to the outside.

  • @S8LAD
    @S8LAD 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is very educational. Direct and quick to the point. I didn't know how dryers work. Now I feel like an expert.

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      S8LAD Thanks for the comment!

  • @mariovasquez4727
    @mariovasquez4727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very professionals as always,very easy to follow 🆙

  • @oscarmilla1048
    @oscarmilla1048 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very good thanks

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @bhampresson
    @bhampresson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome!
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  • @Iplaygames12183
    @Iplaygames12183 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I was just thinking about how I don't know how things work and I looked up how a dryer works this help a lot thank you

  • @jamie7364
    @jamie7364 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great instructional video - thank you

  • @Flowerbby3435
    @Flowerbby3435 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a perfectly well done video guys.
    Amazing.

  • @RakibulIslam-yz3gn
    @RakibulIslam-yz3gn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good and helpful video.

  • @luz1706
    @luz1706 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video
    I'm drying my sister's clothes and it works amazing

  • @pravinnarayan8485
    @pravinnarayan8485 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a great video my 3 year old son showed me this video and watchs this video alot he tells me how to repair drys how.
    Thanks you.
    very educational.

  • @JamesHarris-rl3jh
    @JamesHarris-rl3jh ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! For the video. It was very informative . 👍

  • @davidaman-ore3253
    @davidaman-ore3253 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the education

  • @lobecosc
    @lobecosc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was very interesting and helpful.

  • @miriammiriamxoxo
    @miriammiriamxoxo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting, I've been wondering why my dryer heats sometimes and sometimes doesn't. I guess it is too close to the wall and doesn't have proper airflow and that's why the heating element shuts off. Thanks!

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome.

  • @StraitsDireOrSomething
    @StraitsDireOrSomething 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    dude i dont have these things but i love the cool facts thanks

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem! We're glad you enjoy our videos.

  • @HDRIDER1456
    @HDRIDER1456 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you repair clinic your videos helped me to fix 2dryers one the fuse was blown and the other one tested fine so I cleaned the vents out and it worked just fine after .....thank you repair clinic

  • @Abundance172
    @Abundance172 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @candacekyte2657
    @candacekyte2657 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    whirlpool gas dryer. airflow and venting is good. Gas ignites and turns off properly as it cycles. It just doesn't get very hot regardless of temperature setting.

    • @johncasor9698
      @johncasor9698 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      fire should be on for about one min then off about one min check this for 5 cycle times on/off . then if gas coils are bad . you will see on this test that around the 3 cycle of gas on/off that gas flame is on for a short time like 20 sec. a short time...

  • @aenimosity7
    @aenimosity7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks!!

  • @repairclinic
    @repairclinic  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Congrats!

    • @henriettadanso4690
      @henriettadanso4690 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My dryer heat very well but the clothes does not dry after the cycle is done

  • @Bobherry
    @Bobherry 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please make more How does an ... work videos!!!

  • @darkaricus4226
    @darkaricus4226 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Forever i will keep watching this video for ever YAY

  • @carlosbanegas7577
    @carlosbanegas7577 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good

  • @rjhustle21
    @rjhustle21 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The video mentions the switch on the motor at 4:04.

  • @sailingeden9866
    @sailingeden9866 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Could you make a video about the motor and the centrifugal switch?

  • @isaacnelson4125
    @isaacnelson4125 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My dryers timer is like that too!

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  • @rathdean
    @rathdean 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video, but they swap back and forth between dryer types

  • @FIXYZ123
    @FIXYZ123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Which software did you use for simulation of the dryer?

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      FIXYZ123 We don't have that information.

  • @juansanchez-kb4ij
    @juansanchez-kb4ij 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what's the motor switch? I have a state electric dryer with only timer and push start button and it won't heat I use a multimeter test all the fuses for continuity and they all good this will be my second dryer that I have to scrap if I don't find out what's going on with these state dryers there has to be a solution

  • @LeviKleinschmidt
    @LeviKleinschmidt 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @saurabhmathur5688
    @saurabhmathur5688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dryer is giving a E5 error within of 5 seconds of start the cycle. E5 error is temperature sensor failure. There are three(3) sensors that I was able to locate in the duct. I disconnected all three and reconnected them but still it is showing the same error. Please suggest what can be done to fix this

  • @QQTrick1QQ
    @QQTrick1QQ 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There was no mention of the motor switch that activates the heating element.
    The motor has to get to a certain speed to tip the switch so if the motor is not turning fast enough it will not heat, a slow motor might be full of lint and blowing it out might fix the problem.

  • @demetriuscooks9871
    @demetriuscooks9871 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need to get this out,. Why my family? Belt buckles don't dry in a machine right. They will not hear otherwise. 😮. The machine was obtained five days ago.

  • @denelll.bennettsurvivorwar8224
    @denelll.bennettsurvivorwar8224 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video! Thanks!

  • @drummerdoingstuff5020
    @drummerdoingstuff5020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not in a laundry room…. Hmmm, there’s a conundrum

  • @brad5575
    @brad5575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice video
    Now, If you will excuse me , my dryer is running
    I need to go catch it

  • @pauline.7566
    @pauline.7566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the wash machine dryer produce distilled water?

  • @DogsLuvUNoMatterWhat
    @DogsLuvUNoMatterWhat 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please help...my whirlpool dryer would not heat or stop running...I replaced the heating element....it is making heat but still not shutting off... is this a timer issue?

  • @JasonSmith-qx3zh
    @JasonSmith-qx3zh ปีที่แล้ว

    I took picture of how my dryer was wired then Lost them. How do I go about getting the wire hooked up right?

  • @kinkisharyocoasters
    @kinkisharyocoasters ปีที่แล้ว

    120-160 degrees isn't quite as hot as I would have imagined it gets in a dryer. I mean that's like sauna temperature

  • @handymanbrian8269
    @handymanbrian8269 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    im going to remove the cheap dial timer on my GE electric dryer, and use relays and a 120v digital timer switch to control. i was trying to figure out if there is a delay from heating element and motor turn-on times

    • @stephensnell5707
      @stephensnell5707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do not do that because it may not fit and may cause your drier to not run
      Just leave it as it is

  • @techrickyross
    @techrickyross 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    my dryer Is a Frigidaire affinity FARE4044MW0 And the belt can sometimes slips

  • @kef103
    @kef103 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    And vertical up thru the roof 30 feet is a joke

  • @faymills1026
    @faymills1026 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    we have a whirlpool dryer Model LEB6000PQ1 serial No. Ms5104240
    dryer is not drying. We have replace the Thermal fuse and the cycling thermometer still not drying. What should I look for next.

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      We recommend using the repair help section of our website. Enter your model number there and you'll have access to part, model and symptom specific repair help: www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Dryer-Repair-Help

  • @lifefruit9917
    @lifefruit9917 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No problem with my dryer just curious

    • @CTS28
      @CTS28 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for letting us know. I was worried.

  • @Ajtori93
    @Ajtori93 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mom Whirlpool dryer will get hot,but the drum wont rotate!I think its the belt!I took it apart and the belt isn't broken and has no tear sin it,but it has slack in it when I lift touched the belt around by the bottom by the pulley!Do you think its the belt?

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      You'll find our website's free troubleshooting and repair help to be helpful: www.repairclinic.com/repairhelp?TLSID=1773. Be sure to enter your mother's dryer model number.

  • @benjaminprivott1193
    @benjaminprivott1193 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, my GE dryer is not functioning properly. When it gets turned off there is something still spinning for a few seconds. Do you have any suggestions and thanks!

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      benjamin privott There are a few possible causes for this. Enter your model number in our website's repair help system: www.repairclinic.com/repairhelp?TLSID=1773.

  • @TheSuperCobby
    @TheSuperCobby 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a GE electric dryer DWSR483 it heats and rotates just fine when I hit the start switch. But when I remove my hand from the switch it immediately shuts off. It won't stay on. Is it the start switch or a relay? I'm just not really sure what's going on. There are different answers all over the Internet.

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +justin cobb That start switch is only supposed to be momentary. We would suspect a defective timer.

    • @TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY
      @TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +RepairClinic.com no it is that the switch next to the motor wont turn on. when the motor spins the centrifugal force of that spinning moves a wire from the start winding into the other winding which keeps the motor on

    • @TheSuperCobby
      @TheSuperCobby 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Hays Coleman it ended up being the interlock switch down near the motor. all fixed now :)

    • @Floridarailz
      @Floridarailz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you check the belt?

  • @lakecrab
    @lakecrab 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dryer IS defying physics. Have voltage and continuity yet coil does not heat. The drum rotates...no lint blockages.
    Installed a new $20.00 door switch which was needed but NOT in a dryer that won't work otherwise.

    • @tier3rd375
      @tier3rd375 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check all of the components including the heating element itself. This includes the limit switched and thermal fuses. Also make sure you are getting 208 or 240 volts at your receptacle.

  • @debbierawlinson7200
    @debbierawlinson7200 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you repair the baffles it came off

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Debbie Rawlinson Normally you have to disassemble the dryer, by removing the top so you can get to the baffle's mounting screws on the outside of the drum. Enter your model number on our repair help section to find a disassembly video. www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Dryer-Repair-Help?TLSID=1773

  • @priscilla-aquilamatthews9876
    @priscilla-aquilamatthews9876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heating element thermostat cut off dryer will shut off dryer

  • @cosmokramer179
    @cosmokramer179 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am I the only one who just felt the need to look up how dryers work?

  • @johnyoung8977
    @johnyoung8977 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maytag Dryer model # LDE 412 Series 02 ; it is leaving black marks -streaks on clothing,I have cleaned inside of the drum with no remedy.Any ideas please? ( I had seen a video showing to wipe the gasket at back of drum but this model looks like it is just a felt seal)

    • @DancingSpiderman
      @DancingSpiderman 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yer sposed to WASH YER UNDERWEAR BEFORE u put them in the dryer
      Try that solution; get back to me

    • @DancingSpiderman
      @DancingSpiderman 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Dancing Spiderman
      the black streaks mean yer poop toob is bleeding upstream. Should go see a Butt Dokter right away pronto. I cain't hep u with that issue. Good Luck.

  • @angelaedmunds6859
    @angelaedmunds6859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I turn my dryer on all the red lights come on the top of the dryer it is a indesit

  • @sethhorst6158
    @sethhorst6158 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does the giant industrial ones work?

  • @ChocoTeas
    @ChocoTeas 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There was a broken belt in our dryer, we fix it but when we put it all back on. It spin but only on really light loads not a normal loads. Help please.

    • @stephensnell1379
      @stephensnell1379 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean load
      It's never a good idea to overload a tumble dryer at all as it can cause trouble over time

  • @Ou8y2k2
    @Ou8y2k2 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello ***** I have a Whirlpool Dryer LER5636EQ1. The dryer would spin, but wouldn't heat and then it would turn off. I replaced heating element thermal cut-off (thermal fuse) RepairClinic Item # 2651, and now it spins and heats up, but doesn't stop. The timer doesn't move from the start position. The thermal fuse has continuity as does the operating thermostat, heating element, and thermal cut-off kit. Could it be the timer or centrifugal switch on the motor?
    Also, are all high-limit thermostats and heating elements hooked up in series? I forgot to take a picture of my machine, but there are 4 connectors; two are aligned vertically and two are aligned horizontally. I connected the horizontal connectors to the heating element and the vertical connectors to the high-limit thermostat and the machine spins and heats up. Did I hook it up correctly? If not, could that have fried the Timer motor/assembly?

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** If the thermal cut off on the heating element blew than you likely have an air flow problem. Normally, a clogged exhaust vent is the culprit. In order for the timer to advance the cycling thermostat has to be satisfied, however, if you have an air flow problem this will never occur because the heat is being shut off by a high limit instead of a cycling thermostat. We don't have your wiring diagram so we cannot comment on where wires connect. The elements and thermostats are all in series.

    • @Ou8y2k2
      @Ou8y2k2 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Before I replaced the cutoff kit, I unclogged the lint chute assembly and blower wheel. Since my initial comment, I have tested the timer with an air dry cycle set for 10 minutes. The timer advanced, and the end of cycle buzzer sounded, and the machine shut off. I am going to set it for a timed, heated cycle, and see if it advances and stops correctly. I've been told that if it stops during the cool down section of the cycle, then the high limit thermostat is wired incorrectly.

  • @marystout5658
    @marystout5658 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The dryer powers up but when I try to set the cycle it does not start

  • @RockyRocks18
    @RockyRocks18 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about the Gasoline?

  • @helenrecollet56
    @helenrecollet56 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dryer runs and heat is good . but machine keeps saying to clean the lint tray , and is clean . but keeps repeating to clean the lint tray . where else is the lint tray .on a maytag , bravo .

    • @johncasor9698
      @johncasor9698 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is just a reminder. dont worry....

    • @jeronwhite3113
      @jeronwhite3113 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mines does the same thing, and will continue to say clean lint try it’s only a reminder. It says it before each use.

  • @elevatorman5468
    @elevatorman5468 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isn't that an ironing board plug?

  • @ahmadjmms
    @ahmadjmms 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a GE dryer and it run just fine for about 15 min after that it shuts off by it self and i turn it on after 5min its works just for 3min and shutt off again please help :(

    • @johncasor9698
      @johncasor9698 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is in the motor. there is a thermistor that is powering down motor , it is a type of fuse that will reset itself when it cools down... you have to replace the motor...

    • @mauricelahham1720
      @mauricelahham1720 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahmad Jamal get kenmore

  • @benbidle7945
    @benbidle7945 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a GE dryer when I turn the starter switch on and release it it kills it what is it anybody out there can help me

    • @lestergalo7439
      @lestergalo7439 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Broken belt more than likely

  • @angelaedmunds6859
    @angelaedmunds6859 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When iturn

  • @SawerrygIlIIl573
    @SawerrygIlIIl573 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dryer lore

  • @lyndonrampersad5606
    @lyndonrampersad5606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fff

  • @edwinjilabaasa
    @edwinjilabaasa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too much unnecessary physics

  • @joshypoo2006
    @joshypoo2006 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    man just get to the fucking point!

  • @lynnbeauregard4518
    @lynnbeauregard4518 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    great video

    • @repairclinic
      @repairclinic  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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