The top 5 most common dryer problems are: burning clothes, steam customer, and how to fix them.
Some of the problems with the Electrolux dryers make them dangerous for your health and safety.
Our technicians are always available to help you fix your appliance.
A class action lawsuit was proposed against Electrolux due to a fire in a dryer.
Since the judge found that the dryer failed to operate normally and required service beyond the norm, the lawsuit was filed.The dryer started a fire.
Some of the fire-related damage they sought to recover was more than $300,000.
According to the suit, the dryer allows for the build up of lint in places that are hard to reach.
The owner is not aware that there is a lint build up in the first place.
Many customers complain that the dryer burns clothing even if it doesn't catch on fire.
There is no easy fix for this problem.The problem is related to the design of the appliance.
lint can get past the filter and cause the dryer to shake and become unserviceable.There is a way to fix this issue.
The Lint Clamshell allows air to enter through the top.
The modified lint housing has the same sensor types as the original, but it is more effective.
The trick is that the new sensor housing is not suitable for all Electrolux dryers.
The noise does not affect the effectiveness of the dryer, but it is loud, annoying, and impossible to ignore.
Take the top panel off and then set it aside.The front panels should be removed by removing the screws at the top of the dryer.
If there is any damage to the wheels, look at them.The wheels are likely undamaged.There is a lot of lint in the wheels.
The lint needs to be removed.There is a lot of lint around the wheel.The blower wheel has lint in it.
If you want to remove all the lint, you should use a long screwdriver.The lint can be found in the housing duct.
The heating element in the dryers can burn out or be grounded.You will receive an Error Code when this happens.
It's easy to detect the problem with this error code.If you don't fix this problem, your dryer will not heat up or dry your clothes properly.
The collapse is caused by overheating.The heating elements have wiring in the middle of the tube.
You will need to use a multimeter to perform a continuity test if the element does not collapse.
The heating element needs to be replaced if the model is collapsing or the flow is not continuous.
This is easy to do.Purchase a completely new heating element and install it in the place of the burnt-out one.
To remove the front panel, you need to disconnected the panel wiring.The front panel should be on the side.The bulkhead needs to be removed.
You should be able to see the wheels now.Look to see if there is any damage to the roller.
You need to replace all of the rollers if you see that one is damaged.
The dryer is likely to make noise if you only replace one roller.
Always unplugged your dryer before servicing and practice safety precautions whenever necessary.
Remember to be safe in general.If there is a fire, leave the home and call the fire department.
The dryer drum has a problem with the filter being pulled out.Any piece of clothing with a thin strap can grab the left edge of the filter and pull it out.The left edge of the filter has a small area that the clothes can fall into.I have to cover that edge of the dryer to keep the filter out.
There is a rub pad on the right side of the dryer, but it rubs below it.Is there an idea on the problem?
The plate on our dryer says "Essau Model GLE0942CS0 (metal opens on right, not see through door)".It was shutting off before the clothes were dry.The assumption is that the sensor is malfunctioning because the menu allows timed drying.The dryer was in the house when we bought it, but I can't find a repair manual on the internet.
There is a sensor on the inner front side.You have to measure continuity from the sensor to the control board.
I have the same problem with the lint trap.We thought it was our mistake to not push the lint trap fully in place.2 socks were caught in the blower.I knew we had to make sure the lint trap was fully seated.There is a lost sock.I put a screen in front of the blower.The link trap came out again.I didn't lose any more clothes after 3 weekends of drying.The flat door glass is a problem.The laundry pile on the door seems to be pushed by the tumbling action.I will attempt to film the problem in the act.It's definitely not something we should accept on a $1,000 dryer.
We have the same problem and many clothes have been ruined.The lint trap gets stuck down in the bowels of where it should be when it becomes detached from the clothing and socks.I tried to get the machine replaced immediately, but was told it was a cosmetic issue.There is a potential fire hazard.The dryer is sad.My husband is trying to get a piece of clothing out of the lint trap.We need to start a class action suit.They know there is a problem with this machine.
We thought it was a coincidence that the dryer lint screen got pulled out of its slot and only one sock got stuck under the drum and I had to cut up my hand.The doors need to be replaced with something that prevents the clothes from being right up against them.The clothes were up against the dryer because I thought it was not leveled properly.So disappointed in the company.It feels like a time bomb because we were so excited to get it.
This is happening to me as well.The first time we used the dryer, it pulled 4 small items into the lint trap and the machine wouldn't turn on.It was advised by a tech that you should put small items into a laundry bag, which is silly if you ask me.
I have an update.The problem was captured on video.Lots of socks cause the lint trap to pop out.A sock catches the back side of the lint trap and lifts it out.I will contact them immediately and see what they have to say.
Thanks to the screen I installed in front of the blower, we wouldn't be losing socks every weekend and I would have to take the unit apart to dig out the sock.
The issue is the same.The plastic blower wheel shattered into pieces when the sock got lodged in it.There is a resolution on repair.It will happen again if I fix the blower wheel.
We are also having the same issue.The drum has a lint trap in it.The clothes are trapped in the trap space.The service person said he couldn't fix it.I am concerned that this is a fire hazard.There is a person named Melissa.
If you have one of these dryers, make sure the entire vent system is working.We have had our dryer for 3 years and had no idea it was malfunctioning until it started getting hot to touch.The entire vent system was full of lint.We had to take down the vent pipes from the dryer to the outside because our basement isn't finished.You couldn't shine a flashlight through it because of the lint.Why isn't there a warning or recall on this?It is a serious fire hazard.
My post is above.The machine began to destroy our clothing after I told the rep that it was a fire hazard.We spent the same amount on lost clothing as we did on the machine.The store that sold it didn't do anything to help.Terrible product and service.
I am sick over this.The belt on the dryer broke the first week I brought it home.The dryer stops working after a few minutes because of the lint problem.Clothes get caught on the lint trap and ball up, because it doesn't fit snug.I don't know if I will have to get rid of this dryer or buy a different brand.I am so upset.Maybe we need to file a class action lawsuit.Is anyone aware of any good lawyers?
I have not dismantled the model EDE 605 because the drum motor fails to start up and sits and hums.
The drum should be turning by hand.Here is what you can try.Will it start while you hold the door switch?Release the door switch if it's yes.There is a failed motor.The motor does not have enough power to start a drum.
The motor doesn't always make a noise and the drum does not turn easily.What could it be?
I'm Hi.I replaced the lint trap with the parts you mentioned.I have to clean the dryer every 3-6 weeks because of the lint build up in the blower wheel.Any other thoughts?The dryer is getting old and having to be taken apart so often that it seems silly to replace it.
Thanks.Have no idea how it gets in, but it does.I will save for a new dryer.
The model I have is less than 2 years old.The dryer belt has to be replaced twice.There is a problem with bulky items getting caught on the lint trap.It appears to be a design flow that allows items to get caught in the lint trap.Any suggestions?
The dryer I use is less than two years old.It runs for 6 seconds when I turn it on.I waded through the snow at a depth of 4 feet to see if the outside vent was covered in snow.It was clear.When I call the repair company, I end up with a bill of over $250.I never had a problem with my old dryer.They sell this stuff for such high prices.
We take the unit apart every year because of the lint.A brain problem that turns the unit on at various times in the day and night is more significant.It's better to get it fixed than it is to be worthless.This is not a small expense.The unit has to be unplugged between uses.I will never buy another product from them because of their lack of customer service and honesty.
I have a 10 year old dryer that works fine on the heavy duty or mixed load settings, but it will get hot when I set it to delicate, like the dryer can not work on low heat.The dryer will make a noise when the extended tumble is enabled.The dryer seems to be getting hotter on those settings.The heating element, blower wheel, and thermostat have been replaced.There are no obstructions in my vent pipe.Not sure what to do next?
You have to measure the temperature on the exhaust of the dryer.It should be in the range of 160F to 190F.The problem with the cycling thermostat is if it's high.I think there is restriction in the vent line.
My husband convinced me that I used the dryer as a dryer sheet when the lint trap came out.I am not the only one.I was beginning to believe him.
The laundry room is being made a steam room by the dryer.The paint on the walls is starting to oxidize.Is there any advice on this?We checked the hoses while it was running.They are all perfect.
Did you mean in the laundry?It is related to a problem with the vent line.The vent line from the dryer to the outside needs to be checked.
The dryer belt has failed three times in the past two weeks.Have you heard of this before?Do you know why?The dryer runs for fifteen minutes and I smell rubber, but the machine is still running, so I turn it off.I've tried it all the time to see if it was the problem.I have a whole house warranty, so I don't know who the repair person is.I have had good and bad ones.I can not read his experience because this one doesn't talk much.Please help.
Did you attempt to turn the drum clock by hand?You can open the door and try it.Does it turn out well?Either the idler pulley failed or there was something preventing the drum from turning.
My clothes are getting caught at the right corner of the lint filter and I don't know what to do.My night gowns, bras and summer dresses are getting caught at that corner.
How do I get it fixed?I have to hang a piece of bounce sheet to prevent my clothes from getting caught because the new lint filter is doing the same thing.It is sad that it is an expensive dryer.
Did nothing get loose?It might be necessary to disassemble the lint filter assembly to see where the clothes got caught.
I own a 2020 dryer.I don't like it when there is a speck on the lint.I clean that out and start over.I only have to run the clothes on the 20 minute cycle two times.The other dry cycles can't be used without a clean lint problem.What can I do?
It's a reminder to check the lint filter before you use it.Its not an error code.
I have a problem with clothes getting sucked into the space where the trap was when the lint trap comes out during the cycle.I tried to replace the lint trap with a new one.It is still happening.The trap is getting pushed down before the cycle starts.It is possible that clothes are catching on to it and pulling it out.I'm not sure how to fix it.Is anyone else having this issue?
For sure, its not normal.If you tried to replace a whole assembly with a new lint trap, it didn't help.Did you look inside to make sure you don't have a lint build-up, which may be pushing the trap up?
Get a new lint trap assembly.What is the model number of your dryer?I can find a part for you.
I had an issue again a few days ago.May 2020 is when the Dryer is new.I clean the lint after every load.It is a design flaw and it is frustrating.
I have a similar problem with the same model.The technician stated that there is a design flaw with the straight glass door.Most dryers have a window that hangs over the lint trap so it's hard to come out when the door is closed.The door should be at the bottom because it directs the clothes to the back of the dryer.The back of the dryer is almost empty as my dryer pushes all the clothes against the door.Waiting for my sales person to reach out.
The lint filter came out on the 5th load, any suggestions?
You can see my posts as well.It takes a long time to remove the stuck items from the clothing because of the same issues.My husband and daughter cut their hands on metal.The manufacturer is aware that the machine will cause a fire.They do not review customer complaints if they can't read.The poor design of the trap causes it to not get all the lint, so one has to take the machine apart every month to clean it out.Garbage is what the thing is.
I am not happy that it is happening, but I know that there is more to it than that.I thought I was crazy.The dryer is screaming every time we use it after the filter came out.
I have the same problem.The service technician put a piece of foam on the side of the lint filter to make it fit better into the slot.
Wouldn't the foam be peeling off after a few times of removing and installing the filter?
I had the same issue 4 times in the last 6 months.The drum has a lint filter in it.Changed the filters twice and still the same issue, so frustrating.
I meant the higher end dryer.How could a company make faulty dryers and wait for a house to catch fire and kill people?