Things You'll Need:
- Screwdriver
- Hand-held vacuum
- Canned air
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Step 1
Unplug the hair dryer. Grab the nozzle of the hair dryer with one hand while you grab the body with your other hand. Pull the nozzle away from the hair dryer body. Most of the time these are held by a snug fit. There are some models, however, that are held together with a screw. If there is a screw, remove it first.
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Step 2
Vacuum the screen filter with a hand held vacuum. The screen filter can become clogged. When it gets clogged, the heating element and motor get too hot and the thermostat inside the hair dyer forces the appliance to turn off.
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Step 3
Unscrew the rest of the screws on the body of the hair dryer and pull them apart. Now you can easily see the rest of the hair dryer components. The motor, switches, and fan should all be visible.
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Step 4
Eye each component to see if you can visibly see any defaults or obstructions. Since hair dryers aren't too complex, most problems will be fairly easy to spot. Anything like clumped hair or melted plastic will be obvious.
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Step 5
Spray canned air around the elements to remove dust and debris. Take special care, however, not to blow the pressurized air on the wire heaters. These wires are very delicate and could become damaged with the strong air stream.
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Step 6
Place the hair dryer back together, put the screws back in, and retry. If your simple repairing skills don't work, simply purchase a new hair dryer.
