Hello:
If I can get help to diagnose this problem will be great and save me from calling in an appliance repair person at $120 an hour. It is a gas dryer that starts up but cuts off a minute later. What part/ setting should be checked out?
Thank you,
Julie
Is the exhaust vent clear? If not it could be shutting down due to it getting too hot. Check the vent hose and exhaust port for lint etc.
Julie, the best suggestion I can give is DAGS on 'gas dryer troubleshoot'.
Lots of good sites out there to help you.
Be prepared with brand/model info, of course.
J
I agree . As a simple first check , see that any lint filter is clean and the exhaust stack is clear.
On my old gas dryer there was a vent for the gas heater and an air exhaust for the dryer compartment.
There may be a sensor that says the burner is running. If that fails or is out of position the gas gets shut off because it believes it failed to ignite.
The reference to the dryer vent is the pipe that is hidden in the wall and terminates either through the roof, or through a side wall. I have lots of customers that call me because of this very problem. If you cannot clean this yourself, call a chimney sweep who is certified in this area.
Alisa LeSueur Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician
Add my vote to the 'clean the exhaust vent' column.
I have used a leaf blower to blast out the crud. Place into lint filter opening in dryer and blow. Easy and effective.
Lou
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