July 20, 2008
Expert Advice for Home Improvement & Repair
Clothes Dryer Problems

Problems with a clothes dryer normally involve the heat source or the motor that tumbles the clothes. Clothes don't dry because it doesn't get hot enough or the drum doesn't rotate.

If a gas dryer doesn't dry properly, the first thing to check is the pilot light or igniter--it may not be lighting the burner. The second thing to check is the dryer's vent--be sure it isn't clogged with lint.

Take great care when working on your dryer. Unplug the dryer, and turn off the gas supply to a gas dryer at the appliance shutoff valve. As with most appliances, maintenance will keep your dryer purring. Clean the lint trap after every load, and clean the vent system once a year.