Dryer Squeaking or Making Loud Noise? What Each Sound Means
Dryer squeaking usually comes from a worn idler pulley, worn drum rollers or a belt that needs attention. Other loud noises point elsewhere: thumping tends to come from the drum rollers or the load, rattling from loose items, and grinding or metal scraping from worn drum parts. A few sounds are normal. Others mean you […]
Midea Dryer Not Drying? 7 Reasons and How to Fix Them
A Midea dryer not drying is usually short on airflow. A full lint screen, a crushed vent hose or a clogged exhaust duct traps moist air in the drum, so clothes stay damp however long the cycle runs. Work through the seven checks below in order. If the dryer still won’t dry, our dryer repair […]
Dryer Maintenance: A Simple Schedule for Lint, Vents and the Drum
Dryer maintenance comes down to three jobs: clear the lint screen every load, wash the screen every six months and wipe the drum as needed, and clean the dryer vent at least once a year. Together they help keep drying times short and deal with the most common cause of dryer fires. When a check […]
How to Clean Dryer Lint Trap, Screen and Vent
Here’s how to clean dryer lint trap screens the way manufacturers describe it: after every load, pull the screen out, roll the lint off with your fingers and push the screen firmly back in. The screen is only one stop on the lint’s path, though. Some lint gets past it into the slot the screen […]
Appliance Safety Tips: Cords, Kitchen Fires, Dryers and CO
The best appliance safety tips come down to five habits: Each habit is explained below. When a check turns up something you shouldn’t fix yourself, our Calgary appliance repair team can take a look. Key Takeaways An extension cord is never a stand-in for permanent wiring. Failure to clean is the leading cause of home […]