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Dryer Light is Out

The part(s) or condition(s) listed below for the symptom Dryer light is out are ordered from most likely to least likely to occur. Check or test each item, starting with the items at the top of the page.

Most Frequent Causes for Dryer light is out

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Cause 1Light Socket

If the light itself is newly installed or shows no signs of damage, yet still won't work, it's possible the light socket is defective. You can use a multimeter to test whether or not voltage is reaching the light socket. If the meter shows that power is reaching the light socket then it's likely the socket is malfunctioning and will need to be replaced.

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Cause 2Control Panel

The dryer control panel indicator lights are part of the control panel assembly and cannot be replaced separately. If an control panel indicator light is not working, the entire control panel assembly will need to be replaced.

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Cause 3Touchpad and Control Panel

The dryer control panel indicator lights are part of the touchpad and control panel and cannot be replaced separately. If an control panel indicator light is not working, the entire touchpad and control panel assembly will need to be replaced.

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Cause 4User Control and Display Board

The dryer control panel indicator lights are part of the user control and display board and cannot be replaced separately. If an control panel indicator light is not working, the user control and display board will need to be replaced.

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Cause 5Door Switch

The dryer door switch will turn the interior light off when the door is closed and turn it back on when the door is opened. If the switch is defective, it may be unable to allow voltage to reach the light. You can use a multimeter to test the door switch for appropriate electrical continuity when actuated. If the switch doesn't provide appropriate continuity, it will need to be replaced.

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Cause 6Light Assembly

The most likely cause of a dryer interior light not working is a defective light assembly. Inspect the assembly for any visible damage or burn marks and replace as required.

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Cause 7Light Bulb

The most likely cause of a dryer interior light not working is a burned out light bulb. Inspect the bulb for a broken filament or burn marks inside the glass and replace the bulb as required.

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Cause 8LED Light

The most likely cause of a dryer interior LED light not working is a defective light. Inspect the LED light for any visible damage or burn marks and replace as required.

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Cause 9Light Housing

If the light itself is newly installed or shows no signs of damage, yet still won't work, it's possible the light housing is damaged. Depending on the style of lighting, you may be able to use a multimeter to test whether or not voltage is reaching the housing. If the meter shows that power is reaching the light housing then it's likely the housing is damaged in some way and will need to be replaced.

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