How Do You Troubleshoot A Dryer That Smells Like It Is Burning?
• Check the lint filter and lint trap. Check the lint filter and lint trap. Clean the lint out. Lint filters should be cleaned out after every round of clothes. • Check the base of the dryer. Check the base of the dryer. If you have a build-up of lint, dust, fluff, etc., this can create a smell of burning and clothes will come out smelling burned as well. This is more likely with a gas dryer. • Check the exhaust hose. Does it appear clear or blocked? • Check the belt rollers. It is important that they are adequately lubricated. • Read wikiHow’s article on changing a dryer belt if needed. Get a technician to check the electrics. Get a technician to check the electrics. There can be such problems as wires being burned, or clogging that you simply cannot see.
