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How to buy a washer and dryer. Tips on construction, energy-saving features, timesaving features and safety features to consider.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1977 (v.55#11) pg. 126

Troubleshooting an electric clothes dryer.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1989 (v.12#7) pg. 11

Replacement tips for worn-out dryer belts.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1990 (v.13#8) pg. 10

Banshee dryers. How to repair a clothes dryer that is screeching.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Feb 1991 (v.14#5) pg. 12

Trouble-shooting a clothes dryer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #188 Mar 1978 (v.28#3) pg. 59

Tip: What to do if the dryer drum quits turning.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #212 Oct 1980 (v.30#8) pg. 80

How to install a clothes washer and dryer. Step-by-step guide.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #246 Feb 1984 (v.34#2) pg. 47

Tips on installing drive belts in clothes dryers.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #250 Jul-Aug 1984 (v.34#6) pg. 118

How to troubleshoot "squeaks" in your clothes dryer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #251 Sep 1984 (v.34#7) pg. 139

Tips on when a noisy clothes dryer can (and can't) be fixed by the do-it-yourselfer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #252 Oct 1984 (v.34#8) pg. 138

Troubleshooting four common clothes dryer breakdowns. (1) Clothes remain damp. (2) Drum doesn't rotate. (3) No heat. (4) Motor won't run.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #265 Jan 1986 (v.36#1) pg. 60

Tips on installing a clothes dryer door seal.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #276 Feb 1987 (v.37#2) pg. 74

Troubleshooting an electric clothes dryer which gets too hot.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #280 Jul-Aug 1987 (v.37#6) pg. 87

Tips on checking the speed of your electric clothes dryer in order to reduce wrinkling.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #287 Mar 1988 (v.38#3) pg. 87

Replacing an electric dryer's 3-prong cable with a 4-prong cable for use in a mobile home.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #287 Mar 1988 (v.38#3) pg. 88

How to replace the drive belt on an electric clothes dryer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #293 Nov-Dec 1988 (v.38#9) pg. 84

Tips on repairing chipped paint or rust spots on the inside of a dryer drum.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #304 Jan 1990 (v.40#1) pg. 77

Troubleshooting the motor centrifugal switch on an electric clothes dryer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #305 Feb 1990 (v.40#2) pg. 83

Troubleshooting a gas pilot light on a clothes dryer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #307 Apr 1990 (v.40#4) pg. 83
Added Info FAMILY HANDYMAN #313 Nov-Dec 1990 (v.40#10) pg. 97

Procedure for replacing drum support rollers that are worn and noisy.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #307 Apr 1990 (v.40#4) pg. 83
Added Info FAMILY HANDYMAN #313 Nov-Dec 1990 (v.40#10) pg. 97

Troubleshooting tips for an electric clothes dryer that doesn't dry the clothes.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #310 Jul-Aug 1990 (v.40#7) pg. 82

How to repair an unbalanced clothes dryer motor fan.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #314 Jan 1991 (v.41#1) pg. 74

How to replace a motor in an electric clothes dryer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #315 Feb 1991 (v.41#2) pg. 92

How to make the most common repairs needed on a clothes dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, range and oven.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #326 Mar 1992 (v.42#3) pg. 46

Troubleshooting a squealing clothes dryer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #348 May 1994 (v.44#5) pg. 96

Troubleshooting the idler pulley on a Kenmore clothes dryer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #358 May 1995 (v.45#5) pg. 82

Troubleshooting an electronic igniter (on a gas clothes dryer) which is causing TV and telephone interference.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #363 Nov 1995 (v.45#10) pg. 96

Tips for servicing an older Maytag electric dryer that shuts off about every 10 minutes and has to be restarted.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #364 Dec 1995-Jan 1996 (v.46#1) pg. 90

How to fix a defective dryer door switch.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #365 Feb 1996 (v.46#2) pg. 91

How to remove a stain from the inside of a dryer drum.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #368 May 1996 (v.46#5) pg. 115

Tips on replacing automatic clothes dryer drum support rollers.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #392 Oct 1998 (v.48#9) pg. 28

Cleaning and venting tips to maximize your dryer's efficiency.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #400 Jul-Aug 1999 (v.49#7) pg. 10

Wiring electric stoves and electric clothes dryers to conform to the new code that requires a four-slot receptacle to provide both 120 volts and 240 volts.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #125 Aug-Sep 1999 pg. 110

Trouble-shooting clothes dryers. What to do when they don't dry, don't heat, don't tumble, etc.
HANDY ANDY Feb 1978 (v.2#5) pg. 16

Quick washer and dryer tune-ups. Building a leveling platform, drainage standpipe, and installing burst-proof steel supply hoses.
HOME MECHANIX #780 Nov 1993 (v.89) pg. 28

Plumbing and wiring basics for installing major kitchen and laundry appliances (dishwasher, gas range, clothes washer, and clothes dryer).
HOME MECHANIX #786 Jun 1994 (v.90) pg. 44

How to repair a clothes dryer.
HOMEOWNER Mar 1984 (v.9#2) pg. 75

Appliance troubleshooting. Simple checks can prevent expensive repair calls. Tips for clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, ranges, refrigerators and freezers.
HOMEOWNER Apr 1987 (v.12#3) pg. 36

Appliance tune-ups. An easy-to-follow maintenance guide to make your major appliances work better and live longer.
HOMEOWNER Sep 1988 (v.13#7) pg. 50

Tip on replacing and "tightening" dryer belts.
HOMEOWNER Jan-Feb 1989 (v.14#1) pg. 10

Troubleshooting heating-element burnout in an electric clothes dryer.
HOMEOWNER Mar 1989 (v.14#2) pg. 53

Troubleshooting the exhaust duct thermostat.
HOMEOWNER May 1989 (v.14#4) pg. 18

Buyer's guide to clothes washers and dryers.
HOMEOWNER Dec 1989 (v.14#10) pg. 62

Troubleshooting a gas clothes dryer for the source of a gas odor.
HOMEOWNER Dec 1989 (v.14#10) pg. 70

How to keep your clothes washer and clothes dryer operating properly. A review of how these appliances work and tips on locating the defective component.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #1 Spring 1976 (v.1#1) pg. 75

Guide to buying and repairing major appliances. What to look for, understanding the energy-guide label, what to do before calling the repairman, and repairs you can make.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #676 Aug 1984 (v.80) pg. 55

Primer on troubleshooting major appliances.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #88 Jul-Aug 1984 pg. 46

The simple logic of appliance repair. How to repair a clothes dryer.
NEW SHELTER Mar 1980 (v.1#2) pg. 64

How to trigger a remote chime module using an X-10 device whenever an automatic clothes dryer finishes the cycle.
POPULAR HOME AUTOMATION Mar 1997 (v.2#1) pg. 28

Doing laundry the X-10 way. (1) Sounding a remote chime when washing machine has finished the cycle. (2) Using an AC current sensor and Powerflash module to signal when a clothes dryer has finished the cycle.
POPULAR HOME AUTOMATION May 1997 (v.2#2) pg. 26

How to fix an electric dryer. Charts give possible problems and suggested solutions. Drawing of dryer components included.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1973 (v.140#5) pg. 92

How to fix gas clothes dryer. Article includes troubleshooting charts and drawings of dryer components.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1973 (v.140#6) pg. 78

Tips on six ways to eliminate dryer noises.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1978 (v.150#6) pg. 36

How to troubleshoot solid-state washers and dryers.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1979 (v.152#2) pg. 102

Tips on replacing the felt seal on the front of a dryer drum.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1986 (v.163#3) pg. 27

Tips on lubricating a clothes dryer's brake package.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1986 (v.163#9) pg. 20

Troubleshooting an electric dryer that "knocks" as it turns.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1987 (v.164#10) pg. 106

Troubleshooting a clothes dryer drum which slows down and makes noise.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1988 (v.165#2) pg. 128

Tip on replacing the drive belt on an electric clothes dryer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1988 (v.165#6) pg. 128

Tip on keeping clothes from plastering themselves to the exhaust outlet and causing a reduction in airflow.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1989 (v.166#1) pg. 108

Tips on installing the drive belt on a Kenmore clothes dryer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1989 (v.166#3) pg. 108

Test to determine if the timer motor or timer mechanism is defective.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1989 (v.166#12) pg. 94

Tips on installing a replacement drive belt on a portable clothes dryer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1990 (v.167#2) pg. 86

Troubleshooting a gas clothes dryer that blows only cold air after first 20 seconds.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1990 (v.167#10) pg. 80

Tip on building a plywood platform with pull-out drawer in order to elevate a clothes dryer to a more convenient height.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1992 (v.169#6) pg. 76

Basic appliance maintenance. (1) Refrigerators, (2) Kitchen ranges. (3) Dishwashers. (4) Clothes washers & dryers.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1993 (v.170#6) pg. 63

Replacing the drivebelt on an electric clothes dryer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1994 (v.171#9) pg. 95

Clothes dryer tuneup. Advice on eliminating lint buildup inside dryer and ductwork.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1996 (v.173#12) pg. 87

How to replace a clothes dryer's door switch.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1997 (v.174#3) pg. 93

How to replace a clothes dryer's dial timer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1997 (v.174#9) pg. 95

Using a multimeter to test the temperature selector switch on your clothes dryer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1998 (v.175#1) pg. 98

Secrets of keeping your automatic clothes dryer trouble-free. Special six page section.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1972 (v.201#2) pg. 99

Appliance advice from the pros. 48 maintenance tips that will help your household appliances run better and last longer.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #833 Mar 1999 (v.95) pg. 55

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