Dryer not spinning

What to expect when you experience a dryer not spinning issue

How to fix a dryer that is not spinning

Addressing most issues where the dryer isn't spinning typically entails replacing components such as the drum belt, heating element, or drum bearing. However, given the variety of potential causes, a comprehensive diagnosis is crucial for effectively resolving the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential for understanding the cost of the repair.

Sears Home Services advice for a dryer that is not spinning

If your dryer isn't spinning, there could be various reasons behind it. To prevent unnecessary part replacements, we suggest having a Sears Home Services expert conduct diagnostic tests to pinpoint the exact cause of the issue. Our technicians are skilled at diagnosing a wide range of dryer problems.

What to consider with a dryer not spinning diagnosis

Understanding and fixing issues with modern appliances can be hard without the right knowledge and training. If you don't use the correct diagnostic methods, trying to repair your dryer might just involve randomly replacing parts. Appliances, especially those made in the last decade, have become very advanced, with electronic components that are tricky to assess. Doing DIY repairs on the latest models is getting tougher.

Dryer Gets Hot but Won’t Spin Troubleshooting

When your dryer gets hot but won’t spin, unplug the dryer and check the drum belt. A broken drum belt won’t spin the drum even though the dryer will heat. Replace the dryer drum belt if it’s broken.

Another failure that can cause your dryer to get hot but not spin is a wiring failure. A short in the heating element or wiring going to the heating element cause the dryer to heat even though it won’t spin. It’s best to have a service technician diagnose and repair this type of problem. Don’t use the dryer until it is repaired when you suspect that a short is causing your dryer to get hot but not spin.

In dryers with an electronic control board, a bad relay on the control board and a short circuit in heating element wiring could cause the dryer gets hot but won’t spin symptom. As noted above, if you suspect a short circuit in the dryer, stop using the appliance until you have it repaired.

When you need to have your clothes dryer repaired because it gets hot but won’t spin, trust Sears Home Services to repair your dryer quickly and correctly. Our experienced technician know how to fix every brand and type of dryer.

Why is My Dryer Getting Hot but Not Spinning?

Understanding the reasons why your dryer is getting hot but not spinning will help you determine how to troubleshoot the problem. The dryer motor must be running for the dryer to heat. The centrifugal switch on the dryer drive motor completes the electrical circuit through the heating element or gas valve. When the motor isn’t running, the heating system won’t get current unless there is a wiring short in the heating system circuit.

If the dryer drive motor is running and dryer is getting hot but not spinning, a broken drum drive belt is the most likely cause of the problem. Checking the drive belt is an essential troubleshooting step when your dryer is getting hot but not spinning.

If the dryer motor is not running while the dryer is heating, then a short circuit in the internal electrical system of the dryer is likely causing the problem. Stop using the dryer and have it examined by a Sears Home Services technician to avoid getting shocked by the internal short.