How To Fix a Dryer Moisture Sensor (DIY)

Over time, the two metal strips inside your dryer that make up the main component of your moisture sensor may stop functioning. This is especially true if you use dryer sheets. Dryer sheets coat everything inside your dryer, including the metal strips, with a waxy film. That prevents the strips from sensing moisture from your

Introduction

When using the Auto/Sensor Dry feature, a moisture sensor determines when the clothes are dry and shuts off the unit. Sometimes the sensor gets dirty and stops working, which wastes time and energy. Fortunately, this is a dryer repair you can DIY fix. It will take you less than five minutes to get your moisture sensor working again.

Why Your Moisture Sensor Stops Working

Over time, the two metal strips inside your dryer that make up the main component of your moisture sensor may stop functioning. This is especially true if you use dryer sheets.

Dryer sheets coat everything inside your dryer, including the metal strips, with a waxy film. That prevents the strips from sensing moisture from your wet clothing. When that happens, the sensors can’t tell when the clothes are dry.

Cleaning the metal strips is quick and easy with alcohol wipes, a wire brush or fine sandpaper. Note: If you use dryer sheets, clean the moisture sensor once a month.

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