![]() ![]() Check that it’s plugged in and the power cable is seated correctly.The culprits behind a Duet Dryer not starting are wide and varied here’s a quick step-by-step guide on how to ensure your dryer can start: Now that you have a better understanding of the most common problems that can occur on a Whirlpool Duet Dryer, now we can take a look at how to get these problems fixed up and restore your dryer back to working order. How to Troubleshoot a Whirlpool Duet Dryer However, in some very rare cases, it’s caused by a defective control panel in which case the whole board may need to be replaced. This is most often caused by lint accumulation which restricts airflow, so once again it’ll need to be cleaned out. Once it detects excessive heat inside the drum, the dryer will pause the wash cycle to protect itself. It might be caused by the power cable not being fully plugged into the outlet and accidentally knocked out.īut more often, it’s due to the dryer overheating. When your dryer stops mid-cycle, it can be very confusing. So you’ll need to inspect the heating element and replace it accordingly. This heating element can sometimes burn out and no longer produce heat due to something like a power surge. Dryer isn’t Heating Wellĭryers produce heat by heating up a heating element which the air then passes over. So drying a smaller load of laundry can also help with this problem. You should see a significant increase in performance after doing so.Īdditionally, if you are overloading the Whirlpool dryer and trying to dry too many clothes at once there might not be enough room for the warm air to circulate around the clothes. If you’ve been neglecting this for a while now’s a good time to clean out the lint filter. This lint trap needs to be cleaned out every few weeks, otherwise, the lint will end up accumulating somewhere else in the dryer. The lint filter or lint trap is designed to catch the small clothing fibers that get pulled out of your clothes and like to bundle up and accumulate inside your dryer. While cleaning out the dryer vents is a good first step, the real cause of why they have become clogged up in the first place is due to the lint filter becoming clogged. So if the air vent has become blocked up, it will cause the hot air to stay in the dryer drum, keeping your clothes wet. The Clothes are Not Drying Properlyĭryers dry clothes by passing hot air around them which then evaporates the water into the air that is then ejected through the exhaust. You’ll need to inspect both the drive belt and roller support systems for signs or wear and replace them as needed. The drum rollers, which help support the drum as it spins, may also wear down and develop flat spots, which cause loud rumbles as the drum spins. Common causes of loud noises or high vibrations are the drive belt becoming worn down or frayed which may require replacing. Įxcessive vibration can damage the internal components over time, so it’s best to get it addressed as soon as possible. This is not only for your convenience no one wants to be disturbed by a loud dryer. Washers/dryers have a lot of systems in place to keep the appliance nice and quiet when operating. Dryer is Loud and Vibrating Heavily When Operating You may have just forgotten to shut the door, or something is blocking it from closing fully, such as a piece of clothing.īut it’s also possible the door lock may be experiencing a fault or the door switch has failed. However, if you just hear 3 beeps in sequence it means the door isn’t shut. While this may certainly be one of the more annoying issues to have, but is usually a control panel issue and may need to be replaced. Sometimes you may find that your dryer keeps beeping, and it will either not begin a wash cycle or the drum will not spin. In some rarer cases, the motor may have blown, which will require replacing by a trained technician. In some cases, there may be a component failure which might include a blown thermal fuse, a faulty door latch, or start button. But oftentimes this is due to something much simpler such as the child lock being enabled or the power might have been tripped. Whirlpool Dryer Won’t StartĪt first glance, this can seem like a catastrophic issue, and you might already be planning to replace the entire appliance. There are several issues that can crop up on a Whirlpool dryer, so let’s first take a look at these problems in detail so you can get a better idea of what steps you should take to address a given dryer issue. How to Troubleshoot a Whirlpool Duet Dryer. ![]()
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