Dryer does not start — Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped

What does Dryer does not start mean?

The dryer may tumble but not heat, or not start at all, if a fuse is blown or the circuit breaker has tripped.

• A fuse in the home's fuse box is blown.
• A circuit breaker in the home's breaker box has tripped.

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   Check your home's or laundry room's fuse box or circuit breaker box.

2. 2

   Replace the blown fuse.

3. 3

   Reset the tripped circuit breaker.

4. 4

   Note: Electric dryers typically use two fuses or breakers.