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Dryer Not Heating-Here’s the Quick Fix Before You Spend $200+ on Repairs

Dryer Not Heating? Here’s the Quick Fix Before You Spend $200+ on Repairs

Is your dryer failing to heat? You’re probably thinking, “Do I need to spend money on repairs?” Good news: you probably don’t. Most of the time, the solution is a clogged vent. And you can fix that in no time. What to Check First Before calling a repairman, check your dryer vent. Sometimes, your dryer does not heat because of lint built up in the vent. Lint clogs up your vent, trapping the heat. Your dryer then does not heat up. 

What to Do: 

  1. Turn Off & Unplug the Dryer
  2. Clean the Lint Filter.
  3. Disconnect the Vent Hose.
  4. Remove lint from the vent & duct.
  5. Reconnect & Test.

When This Solution Works: 

This quick remedy will work in the following situations: 

  • Clothes take too long to dry.
  • The dryer runs but does not heat.
  • Dryer feels too hot and shuts off. 

When to Get a Repairman: 

When your dryer does not heat up even after doing the quick fix, there might be something wrong with: 

  • Heating Element
  • Thermal Fuse
  • Thermostat 

Contact Us for Dryer Repair in Northern Virginia and Maryland: 

Northern Virginia: Fairfax County, Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Lorton, McLean, Springfield, Prince William County, Woodbridge, and Manassas County. 

Maryland: Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, Clinton, Waldorf, and nearby. 

Call Now: (571) 206-1560 

Email: support@homeappliancecare.us 

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