Our dryer seems to be getting too hot and then shutting down. Normally I can wait and restart it to finish a load but not always. We’re on a 2nd story of a duplex and I tried checking the outside venting, but it looked clear where it exited the house. Any other thoughts? Could the hi limit fuse just be going bad? Or maybe the thermostat?
- Michael R asked 10 years ago
Michael, it is possible that your thermostat or fuse (or maybe both) need to be replaced. It’s also very likely that there’s a blockage of lint from the unit to where it vents outside. Especially in a second story, if the venting runs longer than the standard length, or there are multiple elbows, lint can build up and then get backed up. Have you removed the venting behind the dryer? I would start there and see if there is anything visible. This would be the easiest place to start. Your landlord may want to have the vents cleaned out as well if it’s been a long time. If that doesn’t fix the problem, let us know, and we’ll help point you in the right direction for a diagnosis and repair.
- AV Repair Help answered 10 years ago
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