dryer overheating randomly
 

Hi,
My GE electric dryer is super heating randomly...we always use timed
dry (60-80 minutes)...on random loads the dryer will heat the clothes
too hot to touch...I've check for a lint clog...the timer
runs...doesn't seem to get hung up...any ideas?

Thanks.

The dryer has a internal thermostatic "Klixon" type switch that cycles the
elements on and off maintaining an average temperature that is acceptable
for clothes drying. It may have two - one for hi temp and one for low.
What ever the case may be, it sounds like it is malfunctioning. Call an
appliance repair person to check this out as a fire may be in the offing.

"tsltrek" wrote in message
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Hi,
My GE electric dryer is super heating randomly...we always use timed
dry (60-80 minutes)...on random loads the dryer will heat the clothes
too hot to touch...I've check for a lint clog...the timer
runs...doesn't seem to get hung up...any ideas?

Thanks.

(tsltrek) wrote in message . com...

Hi,

Hi,
My GE electric dryer is super heating randomly...

Intermittant problems are the worst to work through!!

we always use timed
dry (60-80 minutes)...on random loads the dryer will heat the clothes
too hot to touch...

Shorted to ground heating element can cause the element to stay on,
bad thermostat ( operating ) can also do this, but being intermittant
you would alomost have to catch the dryer in the act to see what or
why.

I've check for a lint clog...

All the way through the dryer and out the venting system to the vent
hood?

the timer
runs...doesn't seem to get hung up...any ideas?

Thanks.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

(jeff) wrote in message . com...
(tsltrek) wrote in message . com...

Hi,

Hi,
My GE electric dryer is super heating randomly...

Intermittant problems are the worst to work through!!

we always use timed
dry (60-80 minutes)...on random loads the dryer will heat the clothes
too hot to touch...

Shorted to ground heating element can cause the element to stay on,
bad thermostat ( operating ) can also do this, but being intermittant
you would alomost have to catch the dryer in the act to see what or
why.

I've check for a lint clog...

All the way through the dryer and out the venting system to the vent
hood?

the timer
runs...doesn't seem to get hung up...any ideas?

Thanks.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

I'm thinking of just replacing the two cycling thermostats (not the
high temp or safety tstats as they are $50+)...sound like a good idea?

(tsltrek) wrote in message . com...

I'm thinking of just replacing the two cycling thermostats (not the
high temp or safety tstats as they are $50+)...sound like a good idea?

G'day,

If the heating element is not grounded (
http://www.applianceaid.com/grounded.html ) then yes, changing the 2
operating thermostats ( on the fan blower area ) is not a bad idea.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

jeff wrote:
(tsltrek) wrote in message
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I'm thinking of just replacing the two cycling thermostats (not the
high temp or safety tstats as they are $50+)...sound like a good
idea?

G'day,

If the heating element is not grounded (
http://www.applianceaid.com/grounded.html ) then yes, changing the 2
operating thermostats ( on the fan blower area ) is not a bad idea.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

I replaced both thermostats and the dryer has been working as
expected....thanks for the advice.

TSLtrek wrote:

I replaced both thermostats and the dryer has been working as
expected....thanks for the advice.

Glad to hear that!
Thankx for the update!! :)
jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/