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QuestionJust replaced the Heating element on a Whirlpool Duet dryer. I started up the dryer for 30 seconds and got a burning smell. It's possible that I stirred up lint, but I'm concerned about wiring problems?Community AnswerIt either works or it doesn't as far as wiring problems go. If the smell hasn't gone away by now (break-in of the new element), then call in an appliance repairman.
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QuestionMy dryer stopped working and I opened the cabinet to inspect the fuses and found it in two pieces near the motor. What would cause the drum belt restrainer part to break in two?JustinCommunity AnswerContinuously putting heavy loads in a dryer can cause excessive weight on the drum, the belt, and the pulley.
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QuestionAfter about two minutes of running my dryer, it makes a low-pitched grinding sound from the rear. When on "fluff no heat," the sound does not happen.JustinCommunity AnswerDepending on the brand and model of your dryer, the heating element can be located near (on on) the back) of the unit. When the heating element is activated by choosing a setting with heat, the heat is causing something to expand, causing the grinding sound. It may be best to have an appliance technician come and resolve this issue for you.
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QuestionOur dryer was running and then we heard a pop. It stopped running and we smelled a hot or smoky odor. What might that be?Community AnswerIt could be a fuse or your wiring shorted, causing the sound. Have a technician diagnose the cause and resolve the issue(s).
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