Whirlpool dryer troubleshooting. Whirlpool is a widely used brand name in washing machines and dryers.
Purchasing either appliance can mean adding to your appliances collection, but no matter what type of appliance you acquire from Whirlpool or another manufacturer, issues may pop up where you need help with the maintenance.
whirlpool dryer troubleshooting
It can be expensive and time-consuming to call a repair technician. If you consult the troubleshooting tips, you can solve many problems on your own.
Your dryer can work again after just a few tools and some knowledge. When you know more about the dryer’s operation, even if you can’t fix it yourself, diagnosing the problem will save your technician some time and money.
Prior to hiring an expert, it’s important to know what steps to take so they can diagnose your problem more accurately and efficiently, saving both of you valuable time.
The Whirlpool dryer stopped spinning
The drive belt is a long, slender belt that wraps all the way around the dryer drum and around a tension pulley before connecting to a similar pulley on the motor.
If used for an extended period of time, it’s quite common for this belt to either break or stretch beyond usability. When that happens, it can’t turn properly, and you won’t be able to tumble your clothes inside of your machine anymore causing it to briefly stop working until repairs can be made.
In order to determine if the drive belt is broken, one should reach into the device and turn the drum by hand if possible. If the drum isn’t secured or doesn’t spin freely at all, then chances are you’ll need to get a new one in order for things to work correctly again.
Next, you should use your hands to check out and feel along its entire length as another sure-fire way to quickly tell if there’s anything amiss with your belt drive system in general (or separately).
The dryer won’t turn on
If the dryer doesn’t work, you could have a few problems. First, make sure that there is power getting to the dryer by using your amp meter. If there isn’t power check the outlet or reset your circuit breaker.
It is also possible that the dryer’s motor quit working. The next step would be to take off the front of the dryer and see if you can see a broken belt.
If you do see a broken belt, then check to see if it has a belt switch to stop power from getting to it. If this switch is good, then check for burnt wires or loose connections underneath the console at the bottom of your dryer where all your wires are located.
The Whirlpool dryer is overheating
When you run the washing machine through its wash cycles, it uses water to scrub the clothes clean. But if something goes wrong with some of the washer’s internal components, it can cause flooding. For example.
If a heating element shorts out and begins to overheat, it can produce enough heat that it actually melts a hole in the dryer drum. Once this happens, your clothes may end up getting soaked instead of clean.
To determine if the heating element is at fault, use a multimeter to test each terminal for continuity to the case. If you see a short circuit between any two of its terminals, it means that it has been damaged beyond repair and needs to be replaced in order to have your dryer working properly again.
The dryer is noisy
The drive belt is a very long, slender belt that wraps all the way around your dryer drum, around one of its tension pulleys, and then drives the motor.
Over time, many factors from heat to dust can cause the drive belt to produce more noise than normal. Inspect the belt for signs of excess dust and wear and tear.
If damaged or cracked, be sure to replace it as quickly as possible otherwise you will have to pay for an expensive replacement at a later date.
The dryer tripped the breakers
Over time circuit breakers can get worn out. This is because it will be very common for them to trip with higher than normal use.
If your current circuit breaker is faulty, you might want to talk to an electrician about switching it out. The reason is, a weak circuit breaker can easily trip even if the electricity used is within the expected range.
The dryer will not stop
The blower wheel is the air pump that pushes air through the dryer, working to help your clothes get dry even during the very long cycles some units tend to have.
If somehow lint or other small pieces of detritus manage to sneak past the lint filter, they can end up in here and damage it over time, impeding its ability to do its job properly.
Additionally, there is a chance that the rubber seal that keeps it attached might wear out or get dislodged as well, which would lead to a completely ineffective drying cycle every single time.
The blower wheel may be obstructed if the airflow is weak. In the absence of obstructions, try rotating the blower wheel by hand. Replace the blower wheel if it wobbles.
The dryer drum does not turn
To quickly determine if the belt needs to be replaced, reach into the dryer and turn the drum by hand. If the drum spins very easily, the belt is likely broken. Next, inspect the belt to confirm that it is broken. If the belt is broken replace it.
Clothes take too long
Having a clogged air venting duct can cause your dryer to take longer than expected to complete its cycle. This is because the exhaust has to make more turns which slows down the traveling of the hot air thereby increasing the time taken for your clothes to get dry.
If none of these have been checked, and if you’ve made sure that the gas valve coils are alright, we suggest checking other components (such as electronic control board components).
The electronic component board works together with various electrical and mechanical components in order to control the functions of your appliance.
They are responsible for detecting when a load is placed inside, notifying you once it’s done, setting its drying level, etc. If any of these electronic component boards have failed, then it’s recommended that you replace them as quickly as possible.
Whirlpool dryer troubleshooting
Related Guides