Electric Dryer Motor Repair

Fortunately repair clinic is here to show you how to diagnose the problem and fix your dryer.

Electric dryer motor repair. Fuses often blow due to a clogged dryer vent. You will have to open your dryer s cabinet in order to gain access to its motor. When purchasing a new dryer you have to decide between an electric or gas dryer. This includes diagnosis and parts and labor for the most common problems such as a broken element or thermostat 1.

Of course the final tally will depend on what needs to be fixed and how long the service takes. Locate your dryer s motor. Replace the element if you don t get continuity photos 2 and 3. Out of pocket repair costs for gas dryers is 110 on average but again samsung is more expensive with an average expense of 135.

When you show up to work in wet clothes there s no hiding the fact you have dryer issues at home. Dryer thermal fuse located on the blower housing. If the dryer overheats the thermal fuse blows cutting off power to the motor or the heating system. Disconnect the motor s two wire leads from the wiring harness.

The average dryer repair runs on average 180. How to test a dryer motor with a multi meter. For directions on how to open the cabinet of your dryer please see our how to open your dryer s cabinet section. These directions work for replacing the drive motor in kenmore whirlpool maytag amana roper crosley and estate dryers with a lint screen housing located in the top cabinet panel.

Gas dryer repairs vs. The thermal fuse cannot be reset. The video below shows a gas dryer but the repair is the same for electric. Drum won t rotate but the motor runs.

Before you do the operation as shown in the video you must fir. Replace a failed drive motor with the manufacturer approved replacement part. If the dryer motor hums and dryer will not start then this video will help fix the problem. Gas and electric dryers have a motor that turns the blower and the dryer drum.

One way to determine which is best is to look at the difference repairs and costs. When the fuse is bad the dryer won t start or will run but not heat. Set your multimeter to the r x 1 setting.