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CTyankee

(65,032 posts) Fri Sep 27, 2024, 11:24 AM Sep 27

Update on my gas dryer situation: waiting for a part...

My plumber was here and we are now waiting on a part to fix the dryer. My cleaning lady is available on Sunday if it is fixed by then. That means we have a day and a half to get this dryer running again.

I just hope this plan goes well. If not, I'll air dry what is still wet in the hope that nothing mildews. If it does mildew, will wash/dry again. At some point, we'll get this resolved.

A new dryer is always an option, if an expensive (and unnecessary) one. The way this has worked out is depressing...

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Update on my gas dryer situation: waiting for a part... (Original Post) CTyankee Sep 27 OP

What was the part ? dweller Sep 27 #1

What Was The Part, CTY? ProfessorGAC Sep 27 #2

Hacking this thread womanofthehills Sep 27 #3

I dunno, of course, but I will ask if it works both ways...interesting question... CTyankee Sep 27 #4

If you have room in your refrigerator or freezer, cyclonefence Sep 27 #5

OK. It'll have to wait til Thursday. But I'll save on not having to get a new dryer. CTyankee Sep 27 #6

dweller

(25,052 posts)

1. What was the part ?

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Sep 27, 2024, 11:28 AM

Sep 27

I’m guessing a thermocouple?
Hope you get it fixed

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ProfessorGAC

(69,889 posts)

2. What Was The Part, CTY?

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Sep 27, 2024, 11:29 AM

Sep 27

If it's something simple like a solenoid, you should be able to get that fixed in under a half hour.
Also, if it's some simple part, that suggests you don't need a new dryer.
Finally, keep running the dryer cold, letting it tumble until dry.
Keeping it moving will really help prevent mildew.

womanofthehills

(9,269 posts)

3. Hacking this thread

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Sep 27, 2024, 11:35 AM

Sep 27

My dryer only runs very hot - do I need the same part?

CTyankee

(65,032 posts)

4. I dunno, of course, but I will ask if it works both ways...interesting question...

Reply to womanofthehills (Reply #3)

Fri Sep 27, 2024, 11:54 AM

Sep 27

actually, I'd prefer it run too hot...at least stuff would get dry and I could leave it till it cooled down...

cyclonefence

(4,873 posts)

5. If you have room in your refrigerator or freezer,

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Sep 27, 2024, 12:39 PM

Sep 27

put your damp clothes in a plastic bag in there--no mold or mildew.

CTyankee

(65,032 posts)

6. OK. It'll have to wait til Thursday. But I'll save on not having to get a new dryer.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Sep 27, 2024, 01:32 PM

Sep 27

My cleaning lady will have less to do when she comes on Sunday, that's all and it's OK.

Nothing mildewed and it wasn't much anyway.

I'm considering using the air dry function for some laundry items. The plumber said I could use it, no problem.

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