Have you noticed your dryer stops working even when your clothes are still wet? Well, there are several reasons why this keeps happening and being able to narrow down the problem can help you find the right solution for it. Check out this guide and learn what could have caused this specific problem to your dryer.
Dryer is overheating
When your dryer is overheating, it may be due to a variety of reasons such as lint buildup in vents or a blocked exhaust hose. This can lead to inefficient drying and may cause the dryer to shut off mid-cycle as a safety measure to prevent overheating.
Power or electric issue
An issue with the power to your dryer may cause it to stop mid-cycle. This could be a simple fix that you can do on your own.
Damaged or broken drive belt
If your dryer’s drive belt is damaged or broken, it can disrupt the drum’s rotation, causing the appliance to stop functioning properly. Source: Whirlpool
Overloaded Dryer
Your clothes need some breathing room in the dryer. An overloaded dryer can cause the door to pop open mid-cycle, cutting the cycle short and leaving you with damp clothes.
Faulty Moisture Sensor
Your dryer’s moisture sensor tells the machine to end the cycle once your clothes are dry. However, if the sensor is faulty, it may cause the dryer to stop in the middle of a cycle.
Damaged Door Latch
The door latch is crucial for keeping your dryer door securely closed as clothes tumble around inside. If the latch becomes warped, it can cause the door to pop open, cutting the cycle short. Source: Maytag
Blocked Vent
Dryers have to vent the hot air they generate. If that hot air can’t escape because of a blocked vent tube or exterior damper (think of several years’ worth of lint building up), the dryer’s thermal overload switch will activate to prevent a potential fire hazard. Depending on its location, you may be able to clean out the vent tubing—although you may need a specialized tool to reach. If clearing the vent doesn’t solve the problem, something else may be tripping the thermal overload switch, or the switch itself may be damaged.
Dryer Motor
If your dryer motor starts to show signs of wear and tear, it may get hotter than usual during the drying cycle. This, again, may trip the thermal overload switch. Although the motor may restart once it has cooled down, the problem is only likely to worsen over time. A new dryer motor may be required. Source: GE Appliances
We hope that you’ll know how to troubleshoot this specific dryer problem when it happens to you. If you’re not confident about doing the fix yourself, then you can always have an expert to get it fixed. Get in touch with us today!