Nobody expects to find clothes wet after opening the dryer. Is your dryer not heating up? First check for the most common reasons for an electric or gas dryer not heating, such as a tripped circuit breaker, thermostat issue, clogged vent, or no gas flow. Fortunately, dryers are relatively simple machines and some of the most common problems can be easily fixed. Below are three common problems and how to fix them yourself. One possible cause is clogged duct work. When was the last time you cleaned out the dryer vent anyway? No, not the lint screen - the vent pipe. In order to properly clean your dryer's ventilation system, you have to first know where it is and where it ends. In the back of most dryer units is a short 4-inch diameter exhaust. This exhaust connects to dedicated ductwork inside the wall through an aluminum elbow or other pipe. Hot air travels along these metal pipes to eventually emerge through an opening on an outside wall of your house. Now, it's time to disconnect the dryer. It's a simple task if you own an electric dryer. First unplug the machine's power cord from the wall outlet. Next remove any metal tape or clamps keeping the dryer vent pipe fixed to its exhaust. If it's easier you might only want to remove material attaching the vent to the duct inside the wall. Gently pull the vent pipe away from the wall duct. If your dryer is electric you should be able to push the appliance out of the way without any issues. This will open up more space to work. Homeowners with dryers that run on natural gas need to be more careful. Make sure not to disturb the dryer's gas line too much if you need to reposition the unit. Like gas ranges, the fuel hookup usually consists of a flexible steel hose. The hose should be tightly attached but it's best to play it safe. Gas leaks are serious and dangerous business. If you suspect a faulty thermostat, the first thing you need to do is to unplug the dryer or disconnect the power at the main breaker. After removing the cover from the dryer, perform a simple test on each thermostat, using an ohmmeter. Touch one meter lead to one terminal of the thermostat and the other lead to the other terminal. A reading of infinite resistance means that the circuit is broken - in other words, the thermostat is bad. If the thermostat has more than two terminals, ensure you're testing the two that control the heating element. If at any point you're unsure, call in a professional.
November 26, 2023
AC is leaking from the coil – HVAC Troubleshooting in San Diego
Have you encountered a leaking air conditioner? This causes not the most pleasant feelings and deprives you of comfort. Before solving this problem, you should determine what exactly became the source of the air conditioner flow.
