Dryer repair in Huntersville, and the long vent runs in two-story homes
About 57% of Huntersville homes heat with utility gas, so gas dryers are common here, along with plenty of electric ones. In either kind, the most common cause of slow drying in a newer two-story home is the vent, not the dryer.
We repair gas and electric dryers across Huntersville and check the vent with every repair.
Vents that go up, not out
When the laundry room is upstairs or in the middle of the house, the vent often runs up through the attic and out the roof. A roof vent can work, but it has more length and more bends for lint to settle in, and the cap on the roof can clog where you cannot see it.
If drying times creep up, have the vent cleaned before replacing parts. A clogged vent makes the dryer run hot and can blow its thermal fuse.
Gas dryers
If a gas dryer tumbles but stays cold, the igniter, flame sensor or gas valve coils are the usual causes. If you smell gas at any point, leave the home and call your gas company or 911 from outside first.
Electric dryers
An electric dryer that will not heat often has a failed heating element or thermal fuse. If it hums but will not turn, the belt, a drum roller or the motor may be the cause.
Dryer repair in Huntersville: questions
My dryer vent goes out the roof. How often should it be cleaned?
At least once a year, and sooner if drying takes longer than one cycle. Roof vents clog faster than short vents through a wall.
My dryer is hot to the touch on top. Is that a problem?
It can be. A very hot cabinet often means poor airflow from a clogged vent. Stop using it and have the vent and the dryer checked.
Do you cover Cornelius and Davidson too?
Yes. Both are next to Huntersville and inside our area.
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Get your dryer fixed in Huntersville
Call us, or tell us online what is broken and your ZIP code. We will set up a time with you.