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ARDO Dryer controls don't work
If your ARDO dryer controls are not working, the most common cause is a worn or cracked control knob that slips on the switch stem — whether it’s the selector knob, timer knob, or another control knob, a stripped knob will prevent the switch from engaging and make the dryer controls not respond. Next, if the entire display or timer is dead, check the power cord for breaks, exposed wires, or blackened terminals near the plug; a damaged cord can cut power to the control board and make the dryer not turn on. If only the start button is acting up and the door switch checks out, the thermal fuse may have blown; use a multimeter to test it for continuity and replace it if it’s open. These fixes cover the most likely causes when your dryer knob is not working, your dryer start button not working, or the dryer controls not responding. Enter your model number at RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your dryer and get step-by-step repair guidance.
01 - ARDO Dryer Selector Knob
A dryer selector knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the selector switch stem for that control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the switch.
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02 - ARDO Dryer Timer Knob
The dryer's timer knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the timer stem for the control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the control.
Highly Likely
03 - ARDO Dryer Control Knob
A dryer control knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the switch stem for that control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the switch.
Highly Likely
04 - ARDO Dryer Power Cord
If the whole dryer display or timer is not working, the dryer's power cord could the source of the problem. Inspect the cord for any breaks or burn marks near the terminals. If the terminals appear blackened or wires are exposed through the cord's insulation, you should replace the power cord with a new one.
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05 - ARDO Dryer Knob
A dryer control knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the switch stem for that control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the switch.
Highly Likely
06 - ARDO Dryer Thermal Fuse
If just the start button is malfunctioning and you've confirmed the door switch is working properly, then it's possible the thermal fuse has blown. You can use a multimeter to test the fuse for electrical continuity. If the thermal fuse has no continuity, you'll know it has blown and will need to be replaced.
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07 - ARDO Dryer Control Board
If the whole dryer display or timer is not working, it's likely the control board is defective. However, this is not that common of a problem. Before replacing the board, check all of the more commonly defective parts. If you have determined that all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board. (The control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
My dryer controls aren't working. Could it just be a bad knob?
The start button won't work and the dryer won't start. Could the thermal fuse be the problem?
The whole dryer display or timer is dead. Is the power cord the issue?
My dryer knob turns but doesn't change settings or engage the control. What part do I need?
How do I enter my model number or part number on RepairClinic.com to buy the right replacement part?