Fault detection of dryer drainage system

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In the busy modern life, the dryer is like a thoughtful domestic helper, quietly sharing the burden of drying clothes for us. However, when it suddenly strikes, no longer drainage, the convenience and warmth of the moment was broken, let a person worry. Don’t worry, today we will take you into the secret corner of the dryer, a comprehensive analysis of the drainage system fault detection points. Through careful investigation, not only can make the dryer back to life, but also in the process of solving problems, feel the fun of scientific exploration, guard every little happiness in our lives.

Ⅰ.Drainage Pipe Line

Drainage pipes are the lifeblood of the dryer’s drainage system. Once blocked or abnormally connected, drainage will be blocked. We want a thorough examination:

1. Inspection for appearance and damage: check drains for distortion, folding, or damage. If the drainage pipe twist twist such as twist, gently straighten out, there is damage to immediately replace the new pipe.

2. Check the tightness of connection: check the tightness of the connection between the drain pipe and the dryer and the sewer. Loose joints are like cracks in a dam. Water leaks out through the cracks. We can gently shake the drain pipe with our hands to check if it is stable. If the drain pipe is loose, the connecting parts need to be re-tightened to ensure good sealing.

3. Foreign body cleaning in the tube: pay attention to whether the tube is villi, debris and other foreign bodies blocked, remove the drain, rinse with water or dredge with fine wire, thoroughly remove debris.

Ⅱ.Drainage pump

The drainage pump is the core component of the dryer drainage system, which is responsible for pumping water out of the dryer and draining it to the outside. When the drainage pump failure, drainage will not be normal.

1. Running sound judgment: open the dryer drainage program, listen to whether the drainage pump running sound. If there is a hum, but poor drainage, it is likely to be the pump impeller is stuck foreign bodies.

2. Impeller foreign body cleaning: remove the drainage pump, cleaning impeller debris, such as fluff, small buttons. Cleaning, to be careful to avoid damage to the impeller.

3. Motor and circuit detection: if the drainage pump completely no sound, may be motor damage or circuit failure. Use the multimeter to detect the resistance value of the drainage pump motor. If the resistance value is abnormal or infinite, the motor has been damaged, and a new drainage pump is needed. At the same time, check the drainage pump circuit connection is good, there is no loose or short-circuit situation, to ensure the normal power supply circuit.

Ⅲ.Water level sensor

The water level sensor is like the wisdom eye of the dryer, which can accurately sense the water level in the dryer and transmit the signal to the control system to control the start and stop of the drainage program. If the water level sensor fails, the drainage system will not work properly.

1. Scale cleaning: check whether the water level sensor is covered with scale. After long-term use, scale will deposit on the surface of the sensor, affecting the accuracy of its perceived water level. Can use white vinegar or special cleaner soak water level sensor, remove the surface scale, and then rinse clean with water, dry after re-installation.

2. Internal component detection: if the water level sensor is still not normal after cleaning, may be sensor internal component damage. At this point, you need to use a multimeter to detect the resistance or voltage value of the sensor and compare it with the normal value. If the deviation is large, indicating that the sensor has been damaged, the need to replace the water level sensor.

Ⅳ.Control panel and program

The control panel and program are the command center of the dryer drainage system, coordinating the work of the various components. If the control panel malfunctions or is programmed incorrectly, the drainage system may also fail to function properly.

1. Program setting check: check the drainage program setting on the control panel is correct. Some dryers have a variety of drainage modes to choose from, such as automatic drainage, manual drainage, etc. . Ensure that a drainage mode is selected that is appropriate for the current usage.

2. Key sensitivity check: check the keys on the control panel for sensitivity, Cottonwood or malfunction. If the keys are not sensitive, it may be the poor internal contact of the control panel. try cleaning the key contacts or replacing the control panel.

3. Program reset operation: If suspected of program failure, you can try to reset the dryer operation. Different models of dryer reset method may be different, can refer to the manual for operation. After reset, re-set the drainage program, observe the drainage system can work properly.

Conclusion

The trouble shooting of dryer drainage system is not only a physical examination of household appliances, but also a practical journey of scientific thinking. When we were able to resolve the problem and see the dryer draining smoothly again, there was a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. What’s more, we’ve learned to take a scientific approach to life’s little challenges, allowing the warmth and convenience of technology to flow. We are willing to become a small expert in life science, with wisdom and hands to create a better life.