Troubleshooting measures for dryer temperature control failure
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Dryer as a modern household appliances, can efficiently dry clothes, for us to save a lot of time and energy. However, when the dryer temperature control failure, will not only affect the drying effect, but also may bring security risks. Don’t worry, this article will give you a set of detailed solutions to help you easily solve the problem of dryer temperature control failure.
(1)、 emergency treatment
When the dryer temperature control failure, abnormal temperature, the first time to take emergency measures is very important, which can effectively avoid further expansion of the potential danger.
1. Emergency power-off operation
Detect the dryer internal temperature is abnormal, too high or too low, you need to immediately cut off the power. When temperature controls fail, temperatures can soar uncontrollably, setting off fires that endanger lives and property, and too low a temperature can create a humid environment that harbors bacteria and endangers family members. Timely power-off is the primary step to ensure safety and prevent the expansion of losses.
Operation Points: quickly find the dryer power plug, pull out forcefully, the action should be fast and steady. If the plug is not easy to pull, do not forcibly pull, so as not to damage the socket or wire. If the dryer is controlled by the wall switch, press the switch to cut off the power supply directly.
(2)、 basic self-examination
Power off, the dryer for basic self-examination, focus on checking the temperature controller and circuit, these parts are the common causes of temperature control failure.
1. Temperature controller and circuit check
Temperature controller control dryer temperature level, need to carefully check its and surrounding line situation.
Line loose check: with the eye to observe whether there is loose line connection. Loose circuit can not accurately transmit temperature information, which will lead to failure of temperature control. Find loose, with a screwdriver and other tools to tighten the screw, to ensure that the line connection is firm.
Line Damage View: Along the line to find any damage, broken place. The damaged circuit blocks the normal flow of current and prevents the thermostat from working properly. Minor damage can be repaired by wrapping with insulating tape; serious damage requires replacement of new lines.
Thermostat surface cleaning: check the thermostat surface for dirt or foreign objects attached. These can interfere with the thermostat’s perception of temperature, making it impossible to accurately judge and adjust the temperature. Use a clean soft cloth dipped in a small amount of alcohol, gently wipe the thermostat surface, the action should be gentle, to avoid damage.
2. Do’s and don’ts of self-examination
SAFE operation: self-examination should be careful to operate to avoid electric shock. When in doubt about how to operate, it is best to wear insulating gloves.
Avoid random disassembly: not familiar with the circuit, do not remove the dryer shell, so as not to cause more serious damage.
(3)、ventilation system inspection
Dryer ventilation system plays a key role in temperature control, it is responsible for the discharge of hot air, the introduction of cold air, to maintain internal temperature stability. If the ventilation system is blocked, hot air can not be discharged in time, the internal temperature will continue to rise, causing danger.
1. Vent cleaning
Vent observation: carefully check the vent has no dust, fluff and other debris blocking.
Cleaning method: available vacuum cleaner, select the appropriate suction head, at the vent dust, dust and fluff suction. No vacuum cleaner, available small brush (such as waste toothbrush) gently brush to vent sundries, brush attention to the intensity, avoid damage to the vent.
2. Inspection and treatment of ventilation ducts
Check the status of ducts: check the ventilation ducts for bending or deformation. Curved or deformed pipes can affect the efficiency of air flow.
Repair or replace the pipeline: found that the pipeline has a slight bend, can try to gently adjust by hand to restore the smooth. If the pipe deformation is too serious to repair, a new ventilation pipe should be replaced. When the replacement to choose the same specifications with the original pipe products to ensure that the installation is firm.
(4)、judging the nature of the problem
After the previous review, if the problem is still unresolved, determine whether the problem is sporadic or persistent to determine the direction of follow-up.
1. The occasional glitch
If it fails occasionally, it may be caused by external environmental factors, such as voltage instability. Voltage fluctuation will interfere with the normal operation of the internal circuit of the dryer, resulting in abnormal temperature control.
Voltage Observation: to see if other home appliances are working properly, such as whether the light bulb flashing, whether the computer restarts, etc. . Other electrical appliances are also abnormal, it is likely that the voltage is unstable.
Action: wait for the voltage to return to normal and test the dryer again. If the voltage instability occurs frequently, you can consider installing a regulator to provide stable voltage for the dryer.
2. It doesn’t work
If the problem has been, is likely to be dryer internal parts failure, such as temperature control itself damage, circuit board failure.
Further inspection: for thermostat damage, you can use a multimeter to measure the thermostat resistance value, compared with the normal value. Abnormal resistance value indicates that the thermostat is damaged and needs to be replaced. For the circuit board fault, because of its more complex, non-professional personnel difficult to judge, it is recommended not to disassemble.
Record Failure Phenomenon: before contacting professional maintenance personnel, record the specific performance of dryer temperature control failure, such as too high or too low temperature, failure frequency, etc. , so that maintenance personnel can judge the problem more accurately.
(5)、professional maintenance
If the problem can not be solved by their own investigation, do not blindly remove the dryer, so as not to cause more serious damage, at this time should contact professional maintenance personnel.
1. Choose the regular maintenance organization
View qualifications: select the relevant qualifications and good reputation of the maintenance agencies. Can be recommended by friends, online search evaluation and other ways to understand the reputation of maintenance institutions.
Confirm the scope of service: contact the maintenance organization, to confirm whether it provides dryer maintenance services, and whether the door-to-door maintenance.
2. Effective communication with maintenance personnel
Detailed description of the problem: describe the dryer temperature control failure to the maintenance personnel, including failure time, frequency, performance, etc. . You can also inform them about previous self-inspections to help them find problems faster.
Understand the maintenance costs: maintenance personnel before the door, ask about maintenance costs, to avoid excessive maintenance costs. If the maintenance cost is too high, you can consider whether it is worth repairing, or compared with other maintenance institutions.
3. Check and accept after maintenance and claim vouchers
Function inspection: after the maintenance personnel completes the maintenance, on-the-spot test dryer temperature control function is normal. CAN set different temperature drying test, observe whether the temperature can be accurately controlled.
Ask for maintenance vouchers: maintenance personnel to provide maintenance vouchers, including maintenance projects, costs, warranty period and other information, so that in the future when problems can be traced.
Conclusion
Dryer temperature control failure will bring trouble, but as long as the master the correct response, can calmly resolve. We hope this practical guide will help you cope with the problem of temperature control failure in your dryer and make it easier for you to continue to use your dryer.
