Usually, when your dryer won’t turn off unless you open the door, there is a problem with one or multiple components that will need to be fixed. If your dryer doesn’t turn off even when the door is open, then you should unplug it immediately and cease using it until it is fixed.
In this article, we will explain the most common causes of the problem and how you can fix them.
The first possible cause of the problem to check is a faulty door switch. The door switch is located in the door of your dryer and will activate when the door is closed or opened. The door switch on most makes and models of dryers will “click” when you open or close the door.
Here’s how to check the door switch:
Most dryers have a couple of different thermostats to help the dryer to operate correctly. The first one you need to check is the cool-down thermostat. This thermostat tells your dryer’s control board when to go into the cool-down phase of the dryer cycle. When it becomes faulty, your dryer might not turn off unless you open the door.
Here’s how to check the cool-down thermostat:
The second thermostat to check is the cycling thermostat. The purpose of this thermostat is to turn the heat on and off so that the air in your dryer is regulated. If it becomes faulty, your dryer might not turn off unless the door is open.
Here’s how to check the cycling thermostat:
The next component to check is the timer. The timer helps your dryer to operate correctly during a cycle, and when it fails, your dryer might not turn off unless the door is open. The timer very rarely breaks down, but it can happen. Only check the timer after you have checked all of the other components listed above.
Here’s how to check the timer:
Your last option is to replace the main control board. The main control board doesn’t break down very often, but it can happen. The control board is very difficult to test, so you have to make a decision on whether to replace it and hope it solves the problem or just buy a new dryer. Your decision will properly depend largely on how old your existing dryer is and how much it will cost to replace compared to the cost of a control board.
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