Dryer Terms and Glossary

  • AUTO-SENSING -  Automatically stop when clothes reach desired dryness
  • BLOWER - circulates air by pulling dry air in and drawing hot damp air out through vents  rewrite
  • BLOWER FAN BLADE - The fan blade blows exhaust air from the dryer.
  • DOOR SWITCH - : A spring-loaded switch located near the dryer door's latch or hinge allows electricity to flow to the dryer's internal components, such as the motor and heating element.
  • DRIVE BELT: As the motor turns, it transfers power to the belt, which rotates the drum. 
  • DRIVE MOTOR - provides power to the belt, which causes the drum to spin
  • DRUM - rotating containers provide a space for clothes to tumble freely as hot air circulates around them
  • DRUM ROLLER - holds the drum in place as it spins
  • DRUM SLIDE, GLIDE, OR PAD - keeps metal drum from rubbing against metal dryer frame 
  • DRYER THERMAL FUSE - A safety mechanism designed to halt electrical flow to specific parts of the dryer, preventing overheating and potential hazards.
  • ELECTRIC DRYER- uses  metal heating coils and are completely powered by electricity.  An electric dryer requires a 220-volt circuit
  • ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD - controls every function of a dyer's electrical circuits.
  • FLAME SENSOR - picks up heat from the flame and sends a signal to the control board
  • GAS DRYER - Gas dryers use natural gas or propane to generate heat and electricity to power the drum, fan, lights, and controls. Gas Dryer requires a 110-volt circuit
  • GAS VALVE COIL - opens the gas valve to allow gas to flow through the dryer
  • HEATING ELEMENT - a coil or wire that produces heat in electric dryers
  • IDLER PULLEY WHEEL - l maintains tension on the dryer belt, ensuring it Lint Screen- Catches debris before it leaves the drum 
  • MOISTURE SENSOR  - . The moisture sensor is a set of metal bars mounted inside the dryer drum. The metal bars sense moisture in the garments being tumbled and dried inside the drum.
  • SENSOR AND THERMISTOR - monitors the cycle temperature to dry your laundry.
  • THERMOSTAT - regulates the amount of heat in the dryer
  • TIMER - a component of a clothes dryer that controls the duration of a drying cycle. 
  • TIMED DRY - You decide cycle times for loads, Lets you add enough time to eliminate any damp spots
  • VENT PIPE - allows air to leave the dryer and exit outside the home