Maytag dryer no power

Why does my Maytag dryer have no power?

Power issues with your Maytag dryer can stem from your home’s power supply. A bad power cord, wiring failure or defective electronic control board in the dryer can also prevent the dryer from powering up.

Check the power supply

Follow these basic troubleshooting steps to check the power supply going to your dryer:

1. Make sure that the dryer power cord is properly plugged in.
2. Reset the house circuit breaker for the dryer to make sure the outlet is getting power.
3. For a gas dryer, plug a night light or small appliance into the electrical outlet for the dryer to test for power. If the item doesn’t get power from the outlet, have an electrician repair the electrical outlet in your home.

Examine the power cord and its wiring connections

Unplug the dryer and check the power cord for damage. Replace the power cord if it’s damaged.

For an electric dryer, check the power cord wire connections on the terminal block at the back of the dryer (with the dryer still unplugged). The image above shows how the power cord wires should be connected on an electric dryer.

Reconnect any loose power cord wires.

Check control board wiring

With the dryer still unplugged, check the wiring connection on the main electronic control board. Reconnect any loose wires.

If you see damage to the control board such as burn spots, you’ll likely need to replace the main control board.

Here’s a safe DIY video that shows how to replace the main electronic control board on a common type of dryer:

If you’re not completely confident that you can repair the dryer on your own, schedule dryer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the problem.

What to expect when you experience a Maytag dryer no power issue

How is the no power problem fixed?

Correcting most no power problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, power supply board or heating element. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a dryer that has no power

When the dryer has no power it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend scheduling Maytag dryer repair with a local Sears Home Services professional who can perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dryer failures.

What to look out for with a dryer no power diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dryer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

A Maytag dryer that won't power on often indicates a blown fuse, severed wiring, or control-board failure. Breaker resets rarely solve deep electrical breakdowns. Avoid guesswork by calling dryer repair near me. Safe, proper power restoration gets your laundry moving again.