Whirlpool dryer not drying clothes properly
Common reasons your Whirlpool dryer is not drying clothes properly
The most common reasons your Whirlpool dryer is not drying clothes properly are a defective electronic control board, worn drum bearing or an inoperative user interface control.
37% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
24% of the time it's the
Drum Bearing
13% of the time it's the
User Interface Control
26% of the time it's the
Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Whirlpool dryer
Electronic Control Board Replacement
When your dryer is not drying clothes properly, a defective control board could be causing the problem. The electronic control board monitors a moisture sensor to detect when clothes are dry. If the dryer continues to run even though clothes are dry, electronic components on the circuit board may have failed. Also, if the dryer shut off even though clothes are still damp, the control board may not be interpreting signals from the moisture sensor properly. To fix the problem, schedule a Sears Home Services Technician to visit your home and examine the electronic control board. The technician will replace the control board if it’s defective.
Drum Bearing Replacement
If your dryer is not drying clothes properly, a worn drum bearing be causing the problem. Friction caused by a worn drum bearing will cause the drive motor to overheat and trip the overload that protects the motor from damage. The overload will reset and the motor will restart when it cools down. Clothes won’t dry properly when the drive motor runs intermittently. A worn drum bearing can also slow the rotation of the drum and blower wheel so the clothes won’t tumble and dry as well. When your dryer stops spinning smoothly, have a Sears Home Services Technician examine the dryer and replace the drum bearing if it’s worn.
User Interface Control Replacement
If your dryer is not drying clothes properly, you can suspect an inoperative user interface control. The user interface control sends signals to the electronic control board indicating cycle and option selections from the control panel. When the user interface control isn’t working properly, the electronic control board will not accurately control dryer functions such as heating and cycle time. When the dryer isn’t drying clothes properly, schedule repair service and our Sears Home Services Technician will visit your home and fix the problem.
What to expect when you experience a Whirlpool dryer not drying clothes properly issue
How is the not drying clothes properly problem fixed?
Correcting most not drying clothes properly problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, drum bearing or user interface control. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a dryer that is not drying clothes properly
When the dryer is not drying clothes properly it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dryer failures.
What to look out for with a dryer not drying clothes properly diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dryer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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Additional possible Whirlpool dryer symptoms you may experience
- Whirlpool dryer won't turn off
- Whirlpool dryer won't start cycle
- Whirlpool dryer won't heat up
- Whirlpool dryer will not come on
- Whirlpool dryer takes 3 cycles to dry
- Whirlpool dryer stopped working
- Whirlpool dryer start button not working
- Whirlpool dryer not working
- Whirlpool dryer not turning on
- Whirlpool dryer not tumbling
- Whirlpool dryer not starting
- Whirlpool dryer not spinning
- Whirlpool dryer not heating
- Whirlpool dryer not drying
- Whirlpool dryer noisy
- Whirlpool dryer no power
- Whirlpool dryer no heat
- Whirlpool dryer light not working
- Whirlpool dryer leaking water
- Whirlpool dryer isn't heating
- Whirlpool dryer duet model not running
- Whirlpool dryer drum roller replacement
- Whirlpool dryer door not closing
- Whirlpool dryer display not working
- Whirlpool dryer burning smell