Dryer Vent Fan Not Working

It may be loose or broken and is inexpensive and usually easy to replace.

Dryer vent fan not working.

Each fan has a built in controller which senses that the dryer is on and allows the dryer booster fan to run. An effective maintenance program for your dryer vent includes regularly removing it from both the dryer and the capped opening and clearing out the lint. I recommend that you move the dryer forward and remove the flexible vent hose on the back of the dryer. Some people use an air blower to do this.

The fantech controller cycles the fan at 10 minute intervals until the dryer has stopped and the timer delay has expired. If the heating element isn t working properly the dryer will still spin and the cycle will complete but it won t get hot enough to help dry the. Start the dryer on a non heated cycle air only and check the air flow coming out of the back vent of the dryer. Use a cotton swab and a bit of rubbing alcohol to clean the contact areas.

The thermal fuse will trip and prevent your dryer from working if it gets too hot. This could be caused by a restriction in your exhaust vent duct system to the outside of your home. If the dryer heats but the drum doesn t turn check the rubber belt that connects the motor to the drum. There s not a way to reset the fuse so if this is your problem you ll need to replace the thermal fuse with a new one.