The most common reason for a dryer to start and then stop a few minutes later is an overheating dryer motor. If you don't know when your dryer motor was last replaced or are hearing a loud buzzing noise coming from inside the motor, then this is probably your issue.
A faulty door switch is one of the most common causes of a dryer not shutting off. The door switch functions as a safety switch to prevent the dryer drum from continuing to rotate when the door is open.
INTERRUPTED POWER: The cycle may have shut off due to an interruption of the power supply. SMALL LOADS: Small loads may also cause the cycle to end abruptly because the clothes will not brush against the sensors at the front of the drum.
One of the most common reasons your dryer won't spin is because the drive belt is broken. To find out if this is the problem, open the dryer door, reach in, and attempt to turn the big circular tumbler—the drum—by hand. If it turns too easily, the belt has probably snapped and needs to be replaced.
What is the average life of a dryer, you wonder? Ten years, according to Consumer Reports; however, some dryer manufacturers boast up to a 25-year lifespan. It's important to remember, though, that clothes dryer life expectancy goes hand in hand with how often the dryer is used and how well you maintain the appliance.
There are several reasons why your dryer may not be drying, including a clogged lint screen, issues with the vent hose or a clogged vent system. Properly installing and maintaining your dryer can help avoid some issues that can interfere with performance.
Issues with an LG dryer not having power are typically caused by a tripped circuit breaker, a faulty electrical outlet, a power outage in the home, or in rare cases a unit that requires a repair.
When using the Auto/Sensor Dry feature, a moisture sensor determines when the clothes are dry and shuts off the unit. Sometimes the sensor gets dirty and stops working, which wastes time and energy. Fortunately, there's a simple DIY fix. It will take you less than five minutes to get your moisture sensor working again.
However, if the moisture sensor no longer works then your clothing may not get dry or the dryer may run indefinitely as it fails to receive the proper signals to stop.
A thermal fuse will blow when the temperature gets too high, not when it's drawing too much current. When it blows, the dryer stops generating heat. It's necessary to replace it before the dryer will run again. The thermal fuse is different from the thermal cutoff.
To test if your thermal fuse has blown, touch the right side of your multimeter lead to the right side of the fuse, and repeat with the left multimeter lead. If the multimeter needle fails to move, this indicates the thermal fuse has blown. Learn about testing for a blown fuse.
A blown thermal fuse often prevents an electric dryer from starting. You'll find the thermal fuse on the blower housing. Unplug the dryer and check the thermal fuse for continuity. Replace the thermal fuse if the multimeter measures no continuity.
One common cause of a dryer stopping midcycle is the machine overheats. When this happens, the dryer shuts off automatically to prevent a fire from starting.
In some cases, the reset button may be located on the control panel, while in others it may be located on the back of the dryer. Some models may not have a physical reset button, but instead have a reset function that can be accessed through the control panel.
If your LG dryer won't start but has power, check to see if the Child Lock setting is engaged. This feature locks all control panel settings to prevent an accidental start. When engaged, the letters “CL” illuminate on the control panel, and no other functions will respond.