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Step 1
Check the plug and reset the circuit breaker. It could simply mean that there's no power getting to the machine.
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Step 2
Make sure the door is closer and the the latch isn't obstructed by any articles of clothing.
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Step 3
Call a professional if these don't solve the problem. More extreme culprits for a dyer that won't start are a bad door switch, a failed drive belt, a failed motor or a bad thermal fuse (protects the motor).
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Step 1
Clean the lint filter. Remove the lint and clean it with hot water and a toothbrush. A clogged filter can cause slow drying.
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Step 2
Clean the exhaust duct. A clog here can also prevent the drying from drying.
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Step 3
Straighten out an kinks in the exhaust duct.
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Step 4
Remove some clothes from a heavy load. Overloading puts undo stress on the machine creating an eternity to retrieve dry clothes.
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Step 5
Replace the door gasket if it's gone bad.
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Step 6
If the dryer simply won't heat, call a professional. Most causes of this--gas-supply problems, bad igniters, defective thermostat, failed heating coil, et al--can only be fixed by a dryer mechanic.
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Step 1
Replace the driver-belt idler pulley. Usually a professional is needed.
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Step 2
Lubricate or replace the rollers that support the drum. Can be done on your own, but best fixed by a professional.
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Step 3
Clean out lint from the blower wheel. A clogged vacuum blower is a noisemaker.








Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Try pressing the reset button on the back of the machine.