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Your dryer is probably something you take for granted until it stops working properly. Typically, dryers last over 10 years if they are properly maintained throughout their life span. Of course, dryers have a lot of moving parts and electrical components, so it's common for dryers to have issues periodically. When your dryer breaks down, find the repair parts you need at Sears PartsDirect.

Troubleshooting your dryer when clothes aren't drying

It's not unusual for heavier items like jeans or towels to have a few damp patches when the drying cycle ends, especially in a mixed load of light and heavy fabrics. But if the whole load is still soaked, you need to figure out why. Try this simple fix first: Clean lint and debris from the vent tube and exhaust duct using a lint brush; lint decreases airflow through the dryer, lowers dryer performance and creating a fire hazard.

If your clothes are still coming out wet, check the heating system—laundry won't dry without heat. In an electric dryer, check the heating element and replace it if it's broken. Follow the tips in our troubleshooting video to determine why your electric dryer won't heat. A broken heater relay, failed timer, faulty operating thermostat, bad thermistor, blown thermal cut-off fuse or failed electronic control board can prevent an electric or gas dryer from heating. In a gas dryer, a blown thermal fuse, failed gas valve coils, a bad flame sensor or broken igniter may prevent the dryer from heating. Follow the steps in our troubleshooting video to figure out why a gas dryer isn't heating.

Common dryer replacement parts

  • Heating element. When your electric dryer won't heat, you may need to replace the heating element.
  • Gas valve coils. Weak gas valve coils are a common cause of gas dryer heating failures. You'll likely need to replace the gas valve coils if the igniter glows but the valves won't open to ignite the burner.
  • Door switch. The dryer door switch detects whether the door is shut. The dryer won't start when the switch detects that the dryer door is open. Replace the dryer door switch if it doesn't detect dryer door position properly.

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