This is sooo helpful. So many other videos focus on HOW to replace x, y, or z. But my question is usually WHAT needs to be fixed? And this answers that perfectly!
YOU DA MAN!!! Best commonsense real person fix it explanation of a machine I have ever heard - I'm absolutely certain you've helped a lot of people save a ton of money they really couldn't afford to spend - thank you for doing that ❤
You made a quick comment at the end about going to bed early enough to wake up without an alarm. It is awesome. I've been doing this a few years now. It's awful when the first thing that happens every day is some loud obnoxious noise.
Hey man you kill it in these videos. So glad I found you. Thanks for all the info and taking the time to be very detailed but also going through so much info in such a little time. A+ effort for sure. I feel like a pro now lol
I have a 28 years old Whirlpool dryer and here is what I have fixed, so far the dryer still run like a Champ. 1) Motor (burned out) 2) Pulley and belt (noisy/cause by lot of lints on the wheels). 3) igniter (igniter not glowing due to broken off). 4) Coil Valves (weak and not able to dry clothes) 5) Thermal fuse. (dryer lint block/clogged vent pipe). Thanks for the excellent video and my fixes are on your top 10 list.
That's awesome how all 5 of the problems you had are part of the top 10! :) Thank you for sharing the repairs you've had to do on your Whirlpool dryer!
I appreciated all the knowledge you generously provided! As a new home owner, there’s a lot I don’t know about just maintaining a home (how to replace air filters or how often to replace them, drain water heaters, etc) and it seems with your knowledge you could make a video on basic maintenance that needs to be done around the house that many people would benefit from (and then you could just link to the more in-depth videos) Just a suggestion.
I really enjoyed this dryer problems video. And the last part about getting better sleep between 10 pm and 2 am which is when most of your naturally produced melatonin is produced. "Word of Advice TV"is very well produced
Great video! So well spoken, and the images are very helpful. Just pulled my igniter after noticing the wires were toasty and lacked continuity… didn’t think to actually look at the element. But sure enough, looks just like the image you provided. Cool! You clearly spent so much time on this, I have to subscribe. ❤
Great video, I even took time to write everything down as you listed them with fixes. You should write an Appliance Repair Book, Manual or Course. Thank you so much, your videos have saved me a ton of money
Awesome video.. my fuses were all good. I shorted out the moisture switch (it was bad) and examined the temperature switch and converted the dryer to a single temp unit. It worked. fyi the replacement parts were not available, a real bummer.
Great info! Had a gas, front loading dryer that would melt synthetic clothes at a medium heat. Had it worked on numerous times, no one could figure it out. I just didn’t dry anything but cotton and only used medium low to low all the time. Was a very expensive dryer too, brand new. Yes, I had it looked at under warranty.
There wasn't any problem to be found. Whether you use high or medium heat the temperature is the same what changes is how long the temperature remains on or off. What I am trying to say is: When you have the high heat on the heat will remain longer than when you have the heat set up for medium, but the temperature will be the same for its peak only the time it remains will be shorter. Hope it can help. Have a good day.
Very informative. Regarding the Bosch dryer reset button: After resetting it, you should check for a reason it tripped. Otherwise it could just trip again. I had it happen twice and both times it was lint build up somewhere in the dryer vent. The other thing is the belt slipping off on some dryers. I think if someone spins the drum the wrong way it can take the belt tensioner and make it go loose just long enough for the belt to pop off. Who can resist spinning the drum by hand at least once?
Have a Maytag gas dryer from 1973 that’s still going strong along with the matching washer. Interesting thing is it doesn’t have a igniter but uses a standing pilot, and I haven’t had a single issue with the pilot light going out and the only thing that can go bad is a thermal couple and that’s about it.
I just had our 6 year old Maytag dryer apart because of black filings which I figured was the idler pulley falling apart,but upon further review one of the roller guide wheels was the cause of the filings,one had started to not fully spin and smear and mar the edge of the drum. I also found the bottom of the ducting port that goes to the hose really constricted with lint and other debris,most likely a dryer fire adverted !
Great video thanks so much. I had a cracked blower in a newer dryer that was unfortunately attached to the motor instead of being individual pieces. The replacement part would have been to much to make it worth fixing.
Thank you Jay for taking the time to make these super awesome videos. You are a very good guy and I look forward to watching your videos I'm going to go back and watch your older videos. My dogs picture are on my picture on my profile. My bigfoot is on the left side he will be 13 next month and has cancer I sure hate to give him up. He is a very good friend he is a pit bull mixed and Arnold is on the right side he was 9 years old on Christmas day passed and is a beagle.. I just thought I'd let you know the story behind the pictures. Stay safe and warm my friend and God bless you and your family.
I'm glad you liked the video Mr. McKinney! I am sorry to hear about the dogs but it does sound like you had a wonderful time with them! They're great looking dogs.. Most people have boring UA-cam profile pictures so it's nice to see a picture that has a special meaning behind it. I appreciate you taking the time to explain who stars in the picture :)
Packets of Silica Gel ... large packs can be found on Amazon ... can be tossed in a dryer to keep moisture out I have tried it .. it works. The packs I purchased can be microwaved for a few minutes to recharge the Silica in the large bags.
Oh no it's already 10:49 PM. I lost 49 minutes of melatonin. 😅 I probably told you about my old Kenmore dryer, wait, it’s a GE 🤦🏼♂️,from 1979 already, but I changed the belt on it and I can only run it on low, because it gets way too hot on normal setting. Thanks for the tip on sleeping earlier, it's good to know. 😊
Yeahh, apparently melatonin is important. Glad you liked the sleep info! ;) And anything from the 70s, 80, and 90s was very well built. I wouldn't be surprised if your dryer lasts another 20-30 years!
A good tip Is the lit trap Needs to be washed not just cleaned. Detergent in fabric softener Residue builds up on the screen and causes Airflow restriction Over time. You wouldn't think so but it makes a big difference
Home Depot sells a dryer vent brush kit for cleaning the lint out of the dryer vent. I also had to purchase the the extension rods because I have such a long run. My vent became clogged and my thermal fuse blew. I also got rid of the flexible vent that connects the dryer to the vent pipe in the wall and replaced it with a vent periscope that allows me to get the dryer much closer to the wall and provides much better air flow.
Thank you for all the great videos! Some random questions here, for a humid condo in HI, would you recommend to use an indoor vented dryer with filter or a ventless dryer? Thank you!
Indus dryer. Would a timer that isn't working prevent the start button from working? My switch on the door wasn't working and the drum would continue to spin when I opened the door. now the dryer doesn't come on at all. Would it be this door switch? thanks. great video!
I saw this great video too late before I found out about going to bed by 10pm as you discussed at the end. It’s now almost midnight, so I am 2 hours past due! 😢
@Ma Ma It's okay, I happen to do that more often than I would like too.. As long as one goes to sleep before midnight on most days, things should work out ;) I think.
Hello and tx for ur video. My last dry stopped with clothes still damp and warm. I push the start button but i hear a noise as if the dryer wants to start spinning, but it wont. Do u think its the fuse?
If you hear a noise like it is trying to start, then likely it is not the fuse. It's possible that the motor overheated. Or the pulley/rollers are stuck. If the motor overheated, it usually will turn back on if you give it some time to cool off. As for the rollers and pulley, you would need to take the dryer apart and take a look.
Word of Advice TV…First, I want to tell you how much I learn and enjoy your programs. I have a GE Electric Dryer: When I start a new load…it will only run for approximately 5-minutes then will cut off (on every load). If I wait a few minutes then turn it back on, it will run to completion. Any words of advice?
I love your videos I replace my belt by watching your video on my dryer because just quit spinning and was really noisy now it's still won't spin it only runs if I hold the button on but then I can smell it getting really hot what could this be, could it be the pulley ?
My dryer just quit spinning and was really noisy too? I replaced the belt because I thought it might be stretched out by watching your video , put it all back together and it's still only runs if I keep the button pushed in and is still very noisy but smells hot immediately so what can I do please help??
If your dryer is older maybe 5-10 years, you should do preventative maintenance. Remove cover and clean out lint from fan and ducts within dryer, reseal baffles for fan and ducting internal, remove dust from electric elements if that type, lube main ball bearing with proper thick grease like the type for automotive or any that has high drip point 300F or higher, check belts, rollers. Check electrical connection and terminals for signs of overheating in electric type.
@@WordofAdviceTV Thx, I did this recently on my 15 year old electric and it started much quicker after because the ball and socket was dry, and would've destroyed itself in time, exactly what the manufacturer wants.
I have a GE electric dryer I left some other comments hopefully you will read them they explained my problem with my dryer and hopefully you can help me fix this problem 😊
Hi Tina! Unfortunately I do not. There are a variety of different elements out there though. It would be best to look up a video for your particular dryer (for example, "how to replace element on Whirlpool Duet dryer"). UA-cam has a video on just about anything now so there's a good chance that there's a video with your exact dryer. 👍
Another great video. Learned a lot. And thanks for the tip. I guess since its midnight and I'm up commenting on your video, I think I'll go to bed! See ya. Jpol
I would pretty much always suggest you put an entire maintenance kit versus repairing any single part if messing with idler pully, belt, or any rollers.
I have a Samsung Dryer (newer style) after pushing the start button, the drum would hum and not spin. I took off the back panel and hand turned the drum and made sure the belt was straight and it started working again. A few months later still no issues but a little reluctant to spin when starting sometimes. Do you think it could be the belt or the tension pulley ?
It's possible that something is seizing up. Could be the pulley or the rollers. Another possibility is that the motor is getting weak. Can't say for sure without taking it apart and taking a look though.
I did not hear this one mentioned and, in fact, an appliance technician with over 40 years experience was baffled by this one. We have a fairly new dryer that has been going through heating elements every two months or so. I've noticed that when the dryer has been on for only a few minutes the top of the dryer gets very hot to the touch - even when the heat is set on "low". At this point I think the machine may just be a lemon and something is wrong with the wiring or something. This is not an air flow problem. We've had the vents cleaned regularly. Any ideas? Thanks. It is driving us crazy and costing a lot of money.
I had to replace the rollers and belt on the Maytag dryer at work. We wash all the staffer's work scrubs. The machine was twelve years old and I'm not sure how all the loose change got from in the drum to the bottom of the cabinet but it was almost a hundred bucks in small change, mostly dimes. Did I brag about my luck? Hell no :-)
Haha nice! I always find a ton of change on the bottom of dryers too. Thank you for sharing! I am sure that may motivate some to take apart their dryer ;)
Hello sir. I don't know if you're still in the dryer repair profession, I'd like to run a question by you. I've got a cheap modern Roper dryer. The model wirh the lint trap on the top right hand back corner or the dryer, with a single timer knob and push start button on the control pannel. The issue im having is lint and dust seams to always be all over the top of the dryer, the walls around the dryer on top of the washer next to the dryer. I use a higher end metal flexible duct. the type that a has a 90° angle head on each end the swivels in 360° on each end. It is a shorter duct, only running from the bottom of the dryer to about 3/4 the hight of the dryer then venting straight threw the wall. The duct and vent are all clean and clear. Its not clogged outside at all. I empty the lint trap nearly every load. I thought the lint and dust were leaking from seams or cracks in that duct. So i sealed the entire duct with a strong air tight sealant, i also used aluminum duct tape to secure the duct to the dryer and to the duct leading outside, so its not coming from any of the normal locations one would think it would be. When i removed the rear cover from the dryer, there was a small amount of dust and lint inside of the cabinet, but not more than you would see opening any dryer. I'm kinda stumped and am considering using masking tape to seal the seams around the area that the lint trap slides down into, to see if it eliminates the problem, thinking maybe its blowing up and out threw there. It only seams to have a thin felt seal around it. But that seams to be a huge hassle that i can't imagine my gf or daughter keeping up with as often as laundry is being done. Do you have any other thoughts, or any ideas of something else i might look at first? Thank you for your time.
I have an older dryer in my laundry room. Goes back to 2012, it was having a problem where the drum was spinning too slow for me so I took it apart and the belt was slipping, the surface of the belt looked like and smelt like it had it's end so I bought a new one and the drum was spinning at it's speed once more. One time it was drying my towels and out of no where, it stopped spinning. I open it up and the motor had broken so I replaced that.
I have replaced the steam nozzle on my Whirlpool Duet gas dryer for the second time only to fail after a few days of use! The original valve lasted about 6 -8 years, the second less than 2 years and the most recent only a matter a matter of days! My only options seem to be to shut off water supply or buy replacement nozzles in bulk! Any suggestion? Thanks, Steve Bowen
A bit late Mr. Bowen, but if you're still having a problem try a water filter in front of the valve. The water here in LV seems to have an applesauce like mineral deposit in it that blocks my washer screen.
Hello Jay, how are doing. I have a Maytag Neptune gas dryer when i push on the start button then i hear the cranking sound coming on and the dryer wont start. I did check the start button with the multimeter and it has no problem. please help me what to do next.. Thank you and stay safe.
Breaker can go bad too. Have enough power going through one side of the breaker for the dryer to come on and tumble but not enough to heat the element. So instead of the dryer being broke...its just not getting enough juice. Had this happen once. Dryer quit heating, I replaced it with one my grandparents had in their shop that had worked great. When it did the same as the 1st, I figured it wasn't the dryers... it had to be related to the one thing they had in common...the breaker. One customer (man) at the hardware store tried to argue with me swearing it was not possible, either it was getting power or it wasn't...when I was talking to a friend who owned the hardware store. My friend had never heard of that happening before but could see how it might would. Another customer (a much older man) confirmed that it was a definite possibility and I replaced the breaker...all was well.
When you say your dryer won’t work anymore when the thermal fuse blows, does that mean it absolutely will not turn on anymore? Or will it just not work properly? My dryer seems to overheat and turn itself off when I use it, so every load I have to run the dryer 3 , 4 times or sometimes even more. Should I replace the fuse?
Mine gets hot but it does not dry the clothes very well. I have to stop it. Open it up. Wipe the moisture off the door. Let it air out a couple seconds then turn it back on. I’m getting good venting. What is causing the moisture? Do you think it might be the thermostat?
Check spin speed on your washer. Spin speed should be set to high in order to remove max amount of water from clothes before you put them in the dryer.
Let me know when you will become a millionaire Hercules! :) Keep learning and focusing on personal development and in 5-10 years I am sure you will get there! By the way, if you haven't listened to any of Jim Rohn's material yet, I would highly recommend looking up some of his talks on UA-cam. He shares very good things.
Have you ever heard a timer make a loud clicking racket.?Dryer shut off and timer was stopped at 10 minutes left and when I tried to restart loud clicking noise comes from the timer area and dryer does not start.thanks
For me it was a nest with a litter of baby squirrels that was blocking the dryer vent. When I set the dryer to Regular/Heavy the screams were unmistakable.
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Very underrated content, amazing how detailed this video is, we're getting the benefit of years of effort and successes
This is sooo helpful. So many other videos focus on HOW to replace x, y, or z. But my question is usually WHAT needs to be fixed? And this answers that perfectly!
1. 1:03 - Noisy dryer
2. 4:07 - Blown thermal fuse
3. 5:37 - Bad gas valve coils
4. 7:29 - Restricted venting
5. 8:57 - Clogged/Damaged lint screen
6. 10:00 - Bad drive motor
7. 11:16 - Bad timer
8. 13:00 - Bad heating element
9. 13:45 - Bad igniter
10. 14:27 - Bad cycling termostat
11. 15:43 - Honorable mentions
17:04 High limit
YOU DA MAN!!! Best commonsense real person fix it explanation of a machine I have ever heard - I'm absolutely certain you've helped a lot of people save a ton of money they really couldn't afford to spend - thank you for doing that ❤
Stunning. An absolute tour de force of dryer troubleshooting.
I really enjoy how you explain all the repairs and how you go out of your way to show the repairs, Thank you
You made a quick comment at the end about going to bed early enough to wake up without an alarm. It is awesome. I've been doing this a few years now. It's awful when the first thing that happens every day is some loud obnoxious noise.
That is a very good point! I had a really annoying alarm tune as well. Thank you for the comment!
Hey man you kill it in these videos. So glad I found you. Thanks for all the info and taking the time to be very detailed but also going through so much info in such a little time. A+ effort for sure. I feel like a pro now lol
Dude thank you so much for spending the time putting this together. I’m a DIY’er so knowing most common fail points saves me time and money on PM’s.
And some folks whose job it is to help you just jack up prices
Always Google em first
I have a 28 years old Whirlpool dryer and here is what I have fixed, so far the dryer still run like a Champ.
1) Motor (burned out)
2) Pulley and belt (noisy/cause by lot of lints on the wheels).
3) igniter (igniter not glowing due to broken off).
4) Coil Valves (weak and not able to dry clothes)
5) Thermal fuse. (dryer lint block/clogged vent pipe).
Thanks for the excellent video and my fixes are on your top 10 list.
That's awesome how all 5 of the problems you had are part of the top 10! :) Thank you for sharing the repairs you've had to do on your Whirlpool dryer!
Sorry.. What a F17 code is mean for Henses's dryer machine please and thanx for info.
What an absolutely 100% fantastic video! Thank you very much! It is so thorough and fun to listen to it seemed like it was only five minutes long
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I appreciated all the knowledge you generously provided! As a new home owner, there’s a lot I don’t know about just maintaining a home (how to replace air filters or how often to replace them, drain water heaters, etc) and it seems with your knowledge you could make a video on basic maintenance that needs to be done around the house that many people would benefit from (and then you could just link to the more in-depth videos) Just a suggestion.
I really enjoyed this dryer problems video. And the last part about getting better sleep between 10 pm and 2 am which is when most of your naturally produced melatonin is produced.
"Word of Advice TV"is very well produced
Great video! So well spoken, and the images are very helpful. Just pulled my igniter after noticing the wires were toasty and lacked continuity… didn’t think to actually look at the element. But sure enough, looks just like the image you provided. Cool! You clearly spent so much time on this, I have to subscribe. ❤
I love through videos like this explaining things. Thank you!
you rock man. This video was very detailed. Exactly what I needed! Thank you!
Great video! Included many of the things I have encountered over the years (I’m 69). Thank you!
Good to hear that the list aligned with your experience! Thank you for commenting!
Thanks for the video. I like your presentation. Great idea to list these problems and help others be able to troubleshoot.
Really enjoy watching your videos,I really believe ,your a great asset to you tube,so Thanks for all your great information. 👍👍👍😊😊😊
Another great video......you present the repairs professionally. Thanks!
And I thank you for watching and commenting! :)
Wow, a lot of great information. Thanks again for doing these videos because I really appreciate the hard work you put into them.
You're welcome! Glad to hear you found the video useful!
Great video, I even took time to write everything down as you listed them with fixes. You should write an Appliance Repair Book, Manual or Course. Thank you so much, your videos have saved me a ton of money
He actually is writing a book if you think about it, but it's a 21st century version (aka UA-cam channel).
Thank you so much for the sleep advice at the end , that explains a lot . I'm going to change my sleep hours.
You're welcome! I hope it helps. I mention another sleep tip in this video too :) ua-cam.com/video/5Fwz_gh2pD0/v-deo.html
Please don’t it yourself Terri, call maintenance to avoid electrical shock!!
Awesome report!! Thanks so much!
no doubt This is no 1 hvac channel on youtube
Thank you! Although the channel comes with occasional off-topic videos like dryer problems ;)
thanks.. excellently explained.. greetings from Croatia !!
Thank you for this informative video and the honesty you do on your job!!! Appreciate it greatly!!!!!
Awesome video.. my fuses were all good. I shorted out the moisture switch (it was bad) and examined the temperature switch and converted the dryer to a single temp unit. It worked. fyi the replacement parts were not available, a real bummer.
This was amazing, thank you!
Very comprehensive, awesome job.
Thanks for the video, i liked it a lot
Great info! Had a gas, front loading dryer that would melt synthetic clothes at a medium heat. Had it worked on numerous times, no one could figure it out. I just didn’t dry anything but cotton and only used medium low to low all the time. Was a very expensive dryer too, brand new. Yes, I had it looked at under warranty.
There wasn't any problem to be found. Whether you use high or medium heat the temperature is the same what changes is how long the temperature remains on or off. What I am trying to say is: When you have the high heat on the heat will remain longer than when you have the heat set up for medium, but the temperature will be the same for its peak only the time it remains will be shorter. Hope it can help. Have a good day.
That was a great video very thorough and super informative 👍 thank you
This guy knows his stuff ans sure can explain things very clearly.
Very informative. Regarding the Bosch dryer reset button:
After resetting it, you should check for a reason it tripped. Otherwise it
could just trip again. I had it happen twice and both times it was lint build
up somewhere in the dryer vent. The other thing is the belt slipping off on
some dryers. I think if someone spins the drum the wrong way it can take the
belt tensioner and make it go loose just long enough for the belt to pop off.
Who can resist spinning the drum by hand at least once?
nice video very good description.
Very helpful! Thanks for making this video!
Nice vid! Appreciate the night owl stuff as well!!
This is super helpful!
Have a Maytag gas dryer from 1973 that’s still going strong along with the matching washer. Interesting thing is it doesn’t have a igniter but uses a standing pilot, and I haven’t had a single issue with the pilot light going out and the only thing that can go bad is a thermal couple and that’s about it.
Thanks. I'm bookmarking --> 4:10 Blown Thermal Fuse
Thank you for the information. Nice video.
❤ this video,so much advice, very good information,Thanks so much.👍👍😊
I just had our 6 year old Maytag dryer apart because of black filings which I figured was the idler pulley falling apart,but upon further review one of the roller guide wheels was the cause of the filings,one had started to not fully spin and smear and mar the edge of the drum.
I also found the bottom of the ducting port that goes to the hose really constricted with lint and other debris,most likely a dryer fire adverted !
@Aaron Noyes Good that you took it apart and investigated! Thank you for sharing your findings!
This is awesome!: See the issue on this video, find a video specific for that job on a specific model.
My current kenmore electric dryer has worked without issue for over 30 years. Those were the days.
My Kenmore is 41 years old and still going strong...
bgregg55, OMG, I don’t know why I thought mine was a Kenmore, it’s a General Electric 🤦🏼♂️
Great video thanks so much. I had a cracked blower in a newer dryer that was unfortunately attached to the motor instead of being individual pieces. The replacement part would have been to much to make it worth fixing.
Good research to support your teaching. Thank you.
Brilliant video, your accent did not bother me at all, top man
Very informative, helpful! Thank you very much!
Thank you Jay for taking the time to make these super awesome videos. You are a very good guy and I look forward to watching your videos I'm going to go back and watch your older videos. My dogs picture are on my picture on my profile. My bigfoot is on the left side he will be 13 next month and has cancer I sure hate to give him up. He is a very good friend he is a pit bull mixed and Arnold is on the right side he was 9 years old on Christmas day passed and is a beagle.. I just thought I'd let you know the story behind the pictures. Stay safe and warm my friend and God bless you and your family.
I'm glad you liked the video Mr. McKinney! I am sorry to hear about the dogs but it does sound like you had a wonderful time with them! They're great looking dogs.. Most people have boring UA-cam profile pictures so it's nice to see a picture that has a special meaning behind it. I appreciate you taking the time to explain who stars in the picture :)
Packets of Silica Gel ... large packs can be found on Amazon ... can be tossed in a dryer to keep moisture out I have tried it .. it works. The packs I purchased can be microwaved for a few minutes to recharge the Silica in the large bags.
Very good educational video thank you sir.
Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching Mr. Gonzalez!
Awesome video - as always, thanks very much Jay. Excellent work!!!
Happy to hear you liked the video! Thank you for watching and commenting Mr. Russell!
Oh no it's already 10:49 PM. I lost 49 minutes of melatonin. 😅
I probably told you about my old Kenmore dryer, wait, it’s a GE 🤦🏼♂️,from 1979 already, but
I changed the belt on it and I can only run it on low, because it gets way too hot on normal setting. Thanks for the tip on sleeping earlier, it's good to know. 😊
Yeahh, apparently melatonin is important. Glad you liked the sleep info! ;) And anything from the 70s, 80, and 90s was very well built. I wouldn't be surprised if your dryer lasts another 20-30 years!
Word of Advice TV,
Why did the English teacher
brake up with the Physics teacher?
There was no chemistry
Haha nice :) Thank you once again!
A good tip Is the lit trap Needs to be washed not just cleaned. Detergent in fabric softener Residue builds up on the screen and causes Airflow restriction Over time. You wouldn't think so but it makes a big difference
He literally said "Once he removed the customer's panties everything worked well." 😂😂😂😂
Hope he didn't see any racing strips.
I thought that happens for pizza delivery guy
Home Depot sells a dryer vent brush kit for cleaning the lint out of the dryer vent. I also had to purchase the the extension rods because I have such a long run. My vent became clogged and my thermal fuse blew. I also got rid of the flexible vent that connects the dryer to the vent pipe in the wall and replaced it with a vent periscope that allows me to get the dryer much closer to the wall and provides much better air flow.
Amazing attention to detail! I hear a little bit of a Bulgarian accent.
Thank you for all the great videos!
Some random questions here, for a humid condo in HI, would you recommend to use an indoor vented dryer with filter or a ventless dryer?
Thank you!
Indus dryer. Would a timer that isn't working prevent the start button from working? My switch on the door wasn't working and the drum would continue to spin when I opened the door. now the dryer doesn't come on at all. Would it be this door switch? thanks. great video!
It's really helpful, thanks :)
Awesome thanks for the sharing experience
I was just testing it! Like that!
My Kenmore dryer is almost 20 years old. Secert: Dry on the lowest setting you can. Never had a problem with it. YET.
I saw this great video too late before I found out about going to bed by 10pm as you discussed at the end. It’s now almost midnight, so I am 2 hours past due! 😢
@Ma Ma It's okay, I happen to do that more often than I would like too.. As long as one goes to sleep before midnight on most days, things should work out ;) I think.
Another excellent video 👍👍
Harry! There is text with the usual thumbs up! I feel special :)
Hello and tx for ur video. My last dry stopped with clothes still damp and warm. I push the start button but i hear a noise as if the dryer wants to start spinning, but it wont. Do u think its the fuse?
If you hear a noise like it is trying to start, then likely it is not the fuse. It's possible that the motor overheated. Or the pulley/rollers are stuck. If the motor overheated, it usually will turn back on if you give it some time to cool off. As for the rollers and pulley, you would need to take the dryer apart and take a look.
Word of Advice TV…First, I want to tell you how much I learn and enjoy your programs.
I have a GE Electric Dryer: When I start a new load…it will only run for approximately 5-minutes then will cut off (on every load). If I wait a few minutes then turn it back on, it will run to completion. Any words of advice?
I love your videos I replace my belt by watching your video on my dryer because just quit spinning and was really noisy now it's still won't spin it only runs if I hold the button on but then I can smell it getting really hot what could this be, could it be the pulley ?
Do you have a video for this problem ?
My dryer just quit spinning and was really noisy too? I replaced the belt because I thought it might be stretched out by watching your video , put it all back together and it's still only runs if I keep the button pushed in and is still very noisy but smells hot immediately so what can I do please help??
Good looking out bro
Thanks, great info.
If your dryer is older maybe 5-10 years, you should do preventative maintenance. Remove cover and clean out lint from fan and ducts within dryer, reseal baffles for fan and ducting internal, remove dust from electric elements if that type, lube main ball bearing with proper thick grease like the type for automotive or any that has high drip point 300F or higher, check belts, rollers. Check electrical connection and terminals for signs of overheating in electric type.
That was a great dryer maintenance list!! Great suggestions, thank you for the comment!
@@WordofAdviceTV Thx, I did this recently on my 15 year old electric and it started much quicker after because the ball and socket was dry, and would've destroyed itself in time, exactly what the manufacturer wants.
What a great video!
I have a GE electric dryer I left some other comments hopefully you will read them they explained my problem with my dryer and hopefully you can help me fix this problem 😊
Hi there, do you have videos on replacing an element?
Hi Tina! Unfortunately I do not. There are a variety of different elements out there though. It would be best to look up a video for your particular dryer (for example, "how to replace element on Whirlpool Duet dryer"). UA-cam has a video on just about anything now so there's a good chance that there's a video with your exact dryer. 👍
Another great video. Learned a lot. And thanks for the tip. I guess since its midnight and I'm up commenting on your video, I think I'll go to bed! See ya. Jpol
Thank you! Glad you liked the video and happy to hear that the ending tip inspired better sleep habits :)
I would pretty much always suggest you put an entire maintenance kit versus repairing any single part if messing with idler pully, belt, or any rollers.
So good your video!
I have a Samsung Dryer (newer style) after pushing the start button, the drum would hum and not spin. I took off the back panel and hand turned the drum and made sure the belt was straight and it started working again. A few months later still no issues but a little reluctant to spin when starting sometimes. Do you think it could be the belt or the tension pulley ?
It's possible that something is seizing up. Could be the pulley or the rollers. Another possibility is that the motor is getting weak. Can't say for sure without taking it apart and taking a look though.
I did not hear this one mentioned and, in fact, an appliance technician with over 40 years experience was baffled by this one. We have a fairly new dryer that has been going through heating elements every two months or so. I've noticed that when the dryer has been on for only a few minutes the top of the dryer gets very hot to the touch - even when the heat is set on "low". At this point I think the machine may just be a lemon and something is wrong with the wiring or something. This is not an air flow problem. We've had the vents cleaned regularly. Any ideas? Thanks. It is driving us crazy and costing a lot of money.
I had to replace the rollers and belt on the Maytag dryer at work. We wash all the staffer's work scrubs. The machine was twelve years old and I'm not sure how all the loose change got from in the drum to the bottom of the cabinet but it was almost a hundred bucks in small change, mostly dimes.
Did I brag about my luck? Hell no :-)
Haha nice! I always find a ton of change on the bottom of dryers too. Thank you for sharing! I am sure that may motivate some to take apart their dryer ;)
Hello sir. I don't know if you're still in the dryer repair profession, I'd like to run a question by you. I've got a cheap modern Roper dryer. The model wirh the lint trap on the top right hand back corner or the dryer, with a single timer knob and push start button on the control pannel.
The issue im having is lint and dust seams to always be all over the top of the dryer, the walls around the dryer on top of the washer next to the dryer. I use a higher end metal flexible duct. the type that a has a 90° angle head on each end the swivels in 360° on each end. It is a shorter duct, only running from the bottom of the dryer to about 3/4 the hight of the dryer then venting straight threw the wall. The duct and vent are all clean and clear. Its not clogged outside at all. I empty the lint trap nearly every load. I thought the lint and dust were leaking from seams or cracks in that duct. So i sealed the entire duct with a strong air tight sealant, i also used aluminum duct tape to secure the duct to the dryer and to the duct leading outside, so its not coming from any of the normal locations one would think it would be. When i removed the rear cover from the dryer, there was a small amount of dust and lint inside of the cabinet, but not more than you would see opening any dryer. I'm kinda stumped and am considering using masking tape to seal the seams around the area that the lint trap slides down into, to see if it eliminates the problem, thinking maybe its blowing up and out threw there. It only seams to have a thin felt seal around it. But that seams to be a huge hassle that i can't imagine my gf or daughter keeping up with as often as laundry is being done. Do you have any other thoughts, or any ideas of something else i might look at first? Thank you for your time.
I have an older dryer in my laundry room. Goes back to 2012, it was having a problem where the drum was spinning too slow for me so I took it apart and the belt was slipping, the surface of the belt looked like and smelt like it had it's end so I bought a new one and the drum was spinning at it's speed once more. One time it was drying my towels and out of no where, it stopped spinning. I open it up and the motor had broken so I replaced that.
Thanks for this!!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching! :)
I have replaced the steam nozzle on my Whirlpool Duet gas dryer for the second time only to fail after a few days of use! The original valve lasted about 6 -8 years, the second less than 2 years and the most recent only a matter a matter of days! My only options seem to be to shut off water supply or buy replacement nozzles in bulk! Any suggestion?
Thanks, Steve Bowen
A bit late Mr. Bowen, but if you're still having a problem try a water filter in front of the valve. The water here in LV seems to have an applesauce like mineral deposit in it that blocks my washer screen.
Hello Jay, how are doing. I have a Maytag Neptune gas dryer when i push on the start button then i hear the cranking sound coming on and the dryer wont start.
I did check the start button with the multimeter and it has no problem. please help me what to do next.. Thank you and stay safe.
Breaker can go bad too. Have enough power going through one side of the breaker for the dryer to come on and tumble but not enough to heat the element. So instead of the dryer being broke...its just not getting enough juice.
Had this happen once. Dryer quit heating, I replaced it with one my grandparents had in their shop that had worked great. When it did the same as the 1st, I figured it wasn't the dryers... it had to be related to the one thing they had in common...the breaker.
One customer (man) at the hardware store tried to argue with me swearing it was not possible, either it was getting power or it wasn't...when I was talking to a friend who owned the hardware store. My friend had never heard of that happening before but could see how it might would. Another customer (a much older man) confirmed that it was a definite possibility and I replaced the breaker...all was well.
When you say your dryer won’t work anymore when the thermal fuse blows, does that mean it absolutely will not turn on anymore? Or will it just not work properly? My dryer seems to overheat and turn itself off when I use it, so every load I have to run the dryer 3 , 4 times or sometimes even more. Should I replace the fuse?
For the thermistor, how can you tell it’s defective? What are your process and procedures?
How do you get your part, or where.
What about night shift work? Body clock adjusts automatically?
Mine gets hot but it does not dry the clothes very well. I have to stop it. Open it up. Wipe the moisture off the door. Let it air out a couple seconds then turn it back on. I’m getting good venting. What is causing the moisture? Do you think it might be the thermostat?
Check spin speed on your washer. Spin speed should be set to high in order to remove max amount of water from clothes before you put them in the dryer.
Could it be possible to change the fuse but put the fuse wires on backwards? 😅
No worries, if you are talking about the thermal fuse, it does not matter which wire goes to which side. 👍
Good video
no word on why it blows breakers, thnx , pretty thorough otherwise
Thank you Jay.
Let me know when you will become a millionaire Hercules! :) Keep learning and focusing on personal development and in 5-10 years I am sure you will get there! By the way, if you haven't listened to any of Jim Rohn's material yet, I would highly recommend looking up some of his talks on UA-cam. He shares very good things.
Have you ever heard a timer make a loud clicking racket.?Dryer shut off and timer was stopped at 10 minutes left and when I tried to restart loud clicking noise comes from the timer area and dryer does not start.thanks
The drum wore through the glide till it was a metal on metal? It was a GE or Camco right?
For me it was a nest with a litter of baby squirrels that was blocking the dryer vent. When I set the dryer to Regular/Heavy the screams were unmistakable.
Oh man! That must of been quite the commotion. Thank you for sharing!