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There is nothing more frustrating than to find your clothes are still wet when they’ve been placed in the drier. There could be a couple of reasons why the dryer is not heating up. Doing the troubleshooting on your own could be a difficult endeavor if you don’t know what you’re looking for. The best solution would be to look for a dryer repair service Pittsburgh so that the problem can be solved in the shortest time possible with experienced professionals.

If you ever find yourself in such a situation, the best thing would be to check the most common reasons for a dryer not heating. The issues could be a clogged vent, no gas flow, or a tripped circuit breaker.

This could be a DIY repair depending on the nature of the problem. You can gather all the necessary tools and follow this guide so that you can get to the bottom of the problem. If the troubleshooting recommendations don’t solve the problem, you might have to call an experienced professional to check it out.

It is recommended that you start by first checking the easiest potential issues that you can fix on your own without any electrical knowledge. Here are some of the common issues that could prevent the dryer from heating up correctly.

  • The door isn’t closed properly
  • The drier is not plugged in
  • Lint trap is suffocating the heating element

The heating element could automatically shut down when it is suffocated with debris and blockages. You can clean the lint screen and also, the lint trap using a vacuum attachment. You could also try to remove the vent hose and shake it out. There is a possibility that trinkets might have accumulated in the vent. You will also have to determine for professional dryer vent cleaning to avoid potential fires.

No Gas Flow

You should make sure you’re paying the gas bills on time if you have a gas dryer. You can also check if the gas valve that is feeding the drier is on at all times.

Tripped Circuit

Most electric dryers need about 120V for them to work effectively. The motor and the drum needs to be run and power is also needed for the heating element. Depending on the wiring system in your house, the breakers could trip independently and it is only the drier that will be affected. This could be the reason why the drum is turning but there is not enough heat for the drier to perform its function. The solution would be as easy as resetting the breakers when they trip.

External Problems

There is a strong possibility that the problem might not be your drier. It is recommended that you check the overall performance of the washing machine. If none of the mentioned solutions don’t work, it might be time to look for professional help. It might be a bigger problem than you thought. For more information on dryer repairs, you can check out https://pittsburghappliancerepairs.com/

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