Won't Start
No response at all can involve the power supply, a door switch, a start switch, or a control board.
Residential Appliance Repair
Dryer Won't Heat,Or Won't Start?
Repair It Guys repairs residential electric and gas dryers throughout Tyler, Longview and East Texas — heating, airflow, drum and control problems.
Dryer Repair
No Heat IsRarely Simple.
A dryer that won't heat, won't start, or takes far too long to finish a load needs its heat source, airflow and drive systems tested to find the actual cause.
Electric and gas dryers don't share the same heating system, so we work through the systems specific to your unit rather than a generic checklist.
Residential Appliance Repair
Heating & Airflow Diagnostics
Common Problems
Signs Your DryerNeeds Attention.
Runs But Won't Heat
On an electric dryer this can involve the heating element; on a gas dryer, the ignition system. A thermostat or thermal fuse can affect either type — testing is needed to confirm the actual cause.
Takes Too Long to Dry
Possible causes include restricted airflow from conditions such as lint buildup in the vent or exhaust duct, along with other dryer- or installation-specific conditions. We check the venting as part of the diagnosis.
Stops Mid-Cycle
A dryer that shuts off partway through a cycle can involve airflow and overheating, a motor-related condition, the controls, a power issue, or other model-specific conditions — testing determines which one.
Drum Not Turning
In many dryer designs the drum is turned by a belt, an idler pulley and a motor working together, though the exact drive arrangement varies by model. Testing identifies which component is at fault.
Unusual Noise
Thumping, squealing or grinding noises can point to worn drum support components, bearings, or a belt, depending on how the dryer's drive system is built.
What We Check
Four Systems.One Diagnosis.
Dryer problems can come from the heat source, the venting, the drive system, or the controls. We test each relevant system to find what's actually wrong.
Heat Source & Ignition
Electric heating elements or gas burners and igniters, along with thermostats and thermal fuses.
Airflow & Venting
Lint screens and exhaust ducting that need clear airflow for safe, efficient drying.
Drive System
Belts, idler pulleys, motors and drum support components used by the dryer's specific drive-system design.
Controls & Safety Switches
Door and start switches, control boards, and thermal cutoffs that protect the dryer from overheating.
Get Back to Drying Full Loads.
Call Repair It Guys for dryer diagnosis and repair throughout Tyler, Longview and East Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dryer Repair Questions
Straightforward answers for East Texas homeowners.
On an electric dryer this can involve the heating element; on a gas dryer, the ignition system. A thermostat or thermal fuse can also be involved on either type. Testing is needed to confirm the actual cause.
Possible causes include restricted airflow from conditions such as lint buildup in the vent or exhaust duct, along with other dryer- or installation-specific conditions. We check the venting as part of the diagnosis to confirm the actual cause.
Yes. We diagnose and repair gas dryers — burners and igniters — as well as electric dryers, including heating elements and controls.
Thumping, squealing or grinding noises can point to worn drum support components, bearings, or a belt, depending on how the dryer's drive system is built. We inspect the drive system to confirm the cause.
This can involve airflow and overheating, a motor-related condition, the controls, a power issue, or other model-specific conditions. We test the relevant systems to determine the actual cause.