Dryer Repair Houston

If your dryer turns on but the drum doesn’t move, the mechanical link between the motor and the drum is likely broken. This is usually caused by a snapped belt or a seized component that has physically locked the drum in place.

Common Causes:

• Snapped drive belt (the most common cause)
• Seized drum rollers or idler pulley
• Faulty drive motor
• Broken motor pulley
• Worn drum glides causing too much friction

Signs You Have This Problem:

• The motor hums, but the drum stays stationary
• The dryer heats up, but the clothes remain in a wet pile
• The drum spins loosely by hand (usually indicates a broken belt)

Our technicians will disassemble the cabinet to test the motor and drive system, replacing any broken links to get your dryer tumbling again.

An overheating dryer is often a safety hazard, as high heat can damage clothes and increase fire risk. It typically occurs when hot air becomes trapped inside the drum due to restricted airflow. This forces the internal safety thermostats to trip the power or causes the heating element to stay on continuously. 

Common Causes:

• Clogged or restricted dryer exhaust vent (most common)
• Malfunctioning cycling thermostat or high-limit thermostat
• A faulty heating element that is shorted out and producing continuous heat
• Obstructed blower wheel preventing proper air circulation
• Overloading the dryer drum with too many clothes 

Signs You Have This Problem:

• Clothes feel scorching hot or are scorched after the cycle
• The top of the dryer or the wall behind it is extremely hot to the touch
• The dryer frequently stops mid-cycle (safety shutdown)
• A burning smell during operation 

Our technicians will inspect your entire venting system and test all thermal components to identify the root cause of the overheating and ensure safe operation.

If your dryer is completely unresponsive, it usually means the electrical circuit has been broken or a safety sensor is preventing operation. While you should first check for a tripped breaker, internal issues like a blown thermal fuse are common after the unit has overheated.

Common Causes:

• Power supply issues (tripped 240V breaker or loose plug)
• Blown thermal fuse (the most common safety failure)
• Broken door switch (prevents the dryer from sensing it is closed)
• Faulty start switch or control board
• Broken drive belt (some models have a switch that kills power if the belt snaps)

Signs You Have This Problem:

• The dryer is dead with no lights, sounds, or response
• The “Start” button clicks but nothing happens
• The door doesn’t feel secure or click when pushed shut

Our technicians will test your dryer’s power path and safety fuses to pinpoint exactly where the electricity is being cut off and get your laundry moving again.

If your dryer continues to run after the timer hits zero or keeps spinning even when you open the door, a control component has likely failed. This prevents the machine from cutting power to the motor or the heating element.

Common Causes:

• Stuck or welded motor relay on the control board
• Faulty door switch (if the dryer stays on while the door is open)
• Shorted heating element (can cause the dryer to stay hot even when off)
• Defective timer motor (in manual dial models)
• Faulty moisture sensor (tricking the unit into thinking clothes are still wet)

Signs You Have This Problem:

• The dryer keeps spinning until you unplug it or trip the breaker
• Clothes are dangerously hot at the end of a finished cycle
• The timer dial is stuck and refuses to advance to the “Off” position

Our technicians will diagnose the control board and safety switches to ensure your dryer cycles off correctly and operates safely.