How Do You Troubleshoot A Gas Dryer With No Heat?
When you open your dryer after a complete cycle to find that your clothes are still completely wet, you may feel helpless at first. Know that there are steps you can take to remedy the situation. Knowing which steps to take depends on knowing the problem, and there are several different things that could be causing a gas dryer not to heat up. Therefore, your first task is to troubleshoot your dryer so you know where the problem is. Check the venting system by disconnecting your vent from the back of the dryer. Run the dryer. If the heat now comes on and stays on, you know that there is a problem with your vent. If the heat still does not come on, skip to Section 2. Clean out, repair or replace your dryer vent depending on its condition. White vinyl dryer vent hoses are not approved by the Underwriters Laboratories (an independent, nonprofit safety standards organization) because of their tendency to catch on fire. Choose steel or aluminum dryer vent hose instead. With the door open, tu
