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LG Dryer: Lg Electric Dryer not heating after smell of burning wire(s)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:12:39 -0700

My wife was using dryer, I smell burning wire(s) then dryer stopped heating, drum was turning ok, . Inspected wires and any sign of melted or burnt wires. Replaced heating element assembly with sensors and fuse. Checked old element and fuse and elements tested ok with ohm meter. Voltage input is 248vac, Control panel works fine. Vent is clear, Still no heat! Any Thoughts ?

⟐ Answered 4월 28, 2026 at 19:12 GMT-7

Bosch Dryer: Keeps saying the water tank is full

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:08:01 -0700

My dryer keeps saying the water reservoir is full, even though it is empty. If I restart the cycle it will work for a couple of minutes and stop again. What is the sensor that is sending this message? And where is it located? TIA

⟐ Commented 4월 21, 2026 at 15:08 GMT-7

Dryer: Dryer top dented from kneeling on it

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:20:48 -0700

Dryer top dent from kneeling on the top

⟐ Commented 4월 21, 2026 at 2:20 GMT-7

Maytag dryer: Thermal fuse keeps going out on Maytag electric dryer

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:35:32 -0700

The thermal fuse on my Inglis Maytag dryer keeps blowing. With the fuse out, the element still gets heated, but the dryer doesn’t spin. I replaced the fuse and the dryer worked for a good 30 mins and then it stopped. Again, i replaced the fuse thinking there was something wrong with the fuse, and it worked for a good 20 mins and stopped.

Can someone tell me what the problem could be?

HI Mayer, that’s exactly the type of fuse I used. Based on the information provided, do you think the issue is with the heating element (it turns on very hot soon as i plug in, even with the fuse out), the thermostat, or something else ?

⟐ Commented 4월 18, 2026 at 21:35 GMT-7

LG Dryer: New dryer not turning on

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:41:44 -0700

The heating element on my old clothes dryer recently failed even though the dryer would still run on the air cycle. I had a new LG DLEX4080W dryer delivered and it failed to turn on. I checked the voltage on the red and black power connection on the back of the dryer with my Klein ET40 voltage tester and it showed 240v. I cycled the 30 amp breaker just in case. So I thought OK, even though it is brand new it must have some kind of defect. A week later, they brought me another new LG DLEX4080W dryer and the same thing happened. I tested this dryer as well and also got 240v. I can believe I might get one new defective dryer, but I can’t imagine receiving two. But I can’t see how there can be anything wrong with my circuit if both dryers showed 240v at the dryer electrical terminals. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks

AEG Dryer: Condensed water is collected in front of the condenser (AEG T86590IH)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:28:58 -0700

What might be the problem when my dryer collects the condensed water in front of the condenser unit bottom? After the drying the small tumble dryer basement lint filter element in front of the condenser unit is under water and no water has been flowing to the backside of the water tank where the emptying pump is. No water is pumped to the dryer water tank on top of the dryer during the drying. The pump is working ok, I tried pumping with the test mode C2. Is it possible that behind the condenser element there is fluff blocking the water from flowing to the pump compartment? What should I check? Is it for example possible to flush the fluff somehow behind the condenser unit without dismantling the whole dryer?

⟐ Commented 4월 11, 2026 at 2:28 GMT-7

Midea Dryer: Door won't stay closed, still runs, taping closed

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:02:24 -0700

Insignia front load 4.4 NS-FDRE44W1-C (BEST BUY BRAND MADE BY MIDEA) I was doing my laundry yesterday and on my second load the door would not stay shut. I taped it shut and it is working. There is a locking mechanism and that is not locking but it is not preventing me from washing. I have found that part but I am wondering if there is also a catch. The door lock part is 12138200004802. I am trying to figure out replacing that will fix the problem. The customer service agent had no idea what I was talking about. The machine was purchased in 2021 so not too old but I can't find any images that are even close to what the latch on the door looks like to see if there is a simple catch I can replace. The door latch is a long metal piece clearly not compatible with the simple replacement parts I have found on line. Does anyone know how the door lock mechanism works and is it worth replacing to keep the door closed. I hate to do all the work to put the part in and have the same of the door not staying shut. thanks for any ideas!

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Water spraying in dryer Drummond

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:53:56 -0700

My dryer Drummond has water spraying out into it and won’t stop.

Samsung dryer: Samsung Dryer tearing the clothes

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:04:42 -0700

My Samsung Dryer tearing my clothes

⟐ Commented 4월 02, 2026 at 8:04 GMT-7

Amana Dryer: Dryer won’t shut off in time cycle clothes are dry

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:11:22 -0700

Dryer not shutting off won’t shut off in a time cycle or the auto cycles. It is heating and does advance to the stop area, but will not shut off timer has been replaced. Old timer did the same thing.

⟐ Answered 3월 25, 2026 at 23:11 GMT-7

Whirlpool Dryer YWED7990FW: Why won't it turn?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:57:34 -0700

To start I had sprayed 91% alcohol on the fins inside the drum that breaks up the clothing. Slightly.. also some vinegar was added to the mixture. My dryer has been working. After I turned it off and had already sprayed it while it was turning and working properly it then refuses to now turn and I can't turn it myself either it is stiff. Have I added too much alcohol and if so how can I unstick this? I don't want to add oil into the dryer itself to be blown around because it won't functionally work that way anyway. Is there a place I can spray WD-40 inside the dryer drum fitting that I can reach from the inside or do I have to open up the outside? Is there another way besides this?

Thanks

⟐ Commented 3월 18, 2026 at 16:57 GMT-7

Maytag Neptune Dryer witgh LCD display: My panel is showing pf, but electrical are working.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:11:09 -0700

My dryer is showing a pf code on my panel. My electrical are working properly. Any suggestions

Maytag dryer: Looks like the cool-down cycle has quit working.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:24:11 -0700

MAYTAG DRYER - MODEL # MEDC465HW0

Looks like the cool-down cycle has quit working.

Clothes come out too hot to handle…worried about fire.

( lint is always kept cleaned out after every load )

( External discharge vent is kept clean, is venting full force )

⟐ Commented 3월 10, 2026 at 20:24 GMT-7

Maytag dryer: My dryer isnt drying my clothes

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:24:17 -0700

i have a maytag electric dryer an the thermostat keeps going out on it an not drying my clothes.ive replaced it with a new one an it still keeps doing it.i have to take it apart an tap it oon the ground to get it drying again.what is causing it to stop drying.?

⟐ Edited 3월 08, 2026 at 20:24 GMT-7

LG Dryer: Powers up but it doesn't do anything you can't select anything

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:55:26 -0700

My LG Tron front load dryer is displaying all the lights are on and it won't do anything Powers up but it doesn't do anything you can't select anything you can't push anything and it won't start up

⟐ Commented 3월 02, 2026 at 18:55 GMT-7

Dryer: pushed button, won't come on

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:30:09 -0700

Dryer was working fine, took out a dry load, put in a wet load, punched button to start and nothing happened. check the plug, it's good.

⟐ Commented 3월 02, 2026 at 15:30 GMT-7

Maytag Electric Dryer: The gas dryer Keeps tripping breaker

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:35:13 -0700

The dryer keeps tripping the breaker i did leave the door open accidentally and it ran the whole cycle could the door switch cause it to break the breaker mid cycle ?

Dryer: My kenmore dryer 81122 has Rotating blinking lights.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:55:13 -0700

i put the dryer recently on normal 1 hour cycle , no wrinkle guard and after a few minutes it shows rotating blinking lights. Sometimes it stops mid cycle. There is no wrinkle guard on . It never did this before, first time! Can anyone tell me what is wrong with the dryer.

⟐ Commented 2월 12, 2026 at 10:55 GMT-7

LG Dryer: Troubleshooting P5 error code

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:03:41 -0700

Have an LG WKHC152HWA stackable washer/dryer about a year and a half old. The dryer would not start and had a P5 error code a few months ago. Shut off breaker for awhile and it seemed to resolve the issue. Same problem again, turning off breaker will not fix it this time. There is a constant clicking noise coming from the right side of the dryer when the breaker is on, whether the dryer power button is on or off. Can't find repair videos for this specific model. Research suggested most common problems are likely control board, thermal fuse, or blown motor. I replaced the larger of the two control boards, the one on the right side - there is one mounted to the top of the dryer frame on both the left and right sides. Did not fix it. I have it completely torn down now, have tested the motor and it seems fine, cannot locate anything that appears to be a thermal fuse.

⟐ Answered 2월 12, 2026 at 0:03 GMT-7

Whirlpool Dryer: Whirlpool GGW9250PW3 Dryer Control Panel Not Responding

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:34:04 -0700

HI Everyone,

Having a strange issue. If I unplug my dryer, then plug it in, most of the time the control panel will work. But it's getting to the point where unplugging it has stopped working. I did replace the system board, but the same issue persists. With the new board and the old board. If I open the door, the light on the inside turns on. If I hold in the "Control on" Button, the dryer will lock and if I hold the "End of Cycle" button, it will unlock the panel. But if I hit the Control on after unlocking it, nothing happens.

Is the control panel going bad? There isn't much to it, and I inspected the ribbon cable and it looks fine. It almost seems like there is a short somewhere? Any thoughts?

⟐ Answered 2월 10, 2026 at 0:34 GMT-7