If your dryer tumbles but the clothes stay damp, or if the drum is turning with little or no heat, Arrowhead Appliance Repair can help. We are a family-owned company, in business since 2016, based in Independence, Missouri. Call or text 816-248-1910, or email service@arrowheadappliance.com.

 

A dryer that does not heat often has a restricted airflow problem or a failed heating component. A packed lint trap, a clogged vent duct, or an outdoor flap that will not open can keep the dryer from reaching a normal temperature and can cause it to shut down on a safety device. On an electric dryer, a heating element or thermal fuse can fail, and a tripped breaker can also cut heat even if the drum still turns. On a gas dryer, the igniter or gas valve can fail, so the burner never lights. A door switch that is not fully engaged can also keep the dryer from heating or starting a cycle. The right cause has to be diagnosed at the appliance; these are the problems technicians see most often.

 

Start with safe checks only. Clean the lint trap thoroughly. If the outdoor vent is easy to reach at ground level, confirm that the flap opens when the dryer runs and is not full of lint. Check the household breaker; some electric dryers use a double-pole breaker, and one side can trip while the motor still runs. Check that the door is closing firmly. Do not open the cabinet to test a heating element or a thermal fuse. If you have a gas dryer, do not inspect, clean, or adjust any gas part, and do not try to light the burner yourself.

 

If the dryer still does not heat after the lint trap, outdoor vent, door, and breaker have been checked, call a professional to diagnose the dryer. If the outdoor vent looks packed or the run is long, have a vent cleaning company clear the duct. Arrowhead diagnoses and repairs dryers and also cleans dryer cavities; see washer and dryer repair and /washer-and-dryer-cleaning. If you smell a hot or burning odor, or if you smell gas, stop using the dryer. For a gas odor, leave the area and follow your gas supplier's emergency instructions.

 

Dryer heating problems are part of our washer and dryer service; see washer and dryer repair. Arrowhead serves Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Kansas City, and nearby communities. In Kansas City, Missouri, we serve the area east of Interstate 35 and south of the Missouri River. If you are in Independence, Lee's Summit, or Grandview, you can also see /appliance-repair-independence-mo, /appliance-repair-lees-summit-mo, and /appliance-repair-grandview-mo. We service major brands, including Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Maytag, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, SubZero, Electrolux, and Bosch.

 

If your dryer is not heating, call or text 816-248-1910, or email service@arrowheadappliance.com.