How Do You Troubleshoot A Gas Dryer?
You make a trip to the laundry room only to discover that the clothes in the dryer are still wet. You know that both the gas and the power are on, so you don’t understand why the dryer isn’t working. You have already checked the obvious things like making sure that the door is closed firmly and the “start” control set, but that doesn’t help. The next step is to take a closer look at some of the basic dryer components to try to diagnose the problem. Go to the dryer vent located on the outside of the house to test for proper airflow. Place your hand over the vent while the dryer is running. If you feel little or no hot air coming out of the vent, check the lint trap, which is usually located at the top of the dryer, and remove any lint. Unplug the clothes dryer or shut off the power at the electrical service panel before examining any appliance parts connected to or found inside of the dryer. Even after cutting off power to the dryer, let the dryer sit for a few minutes before beginning
