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Kelvinator Dryer light is out
If the interior light in your Kelvinator dryer is out, start with the parts most likely to fail: a bad light socket or no voltage reaching it, followed by failures in the control panel, touchpad/control panel assembly, or the user control and display board, any of which can keep indicator lights from coming on. Less common causes include a faulty door switch that does not close the circuit when the door opens, or a burned out light assembly. You can quickly check the socket and door switch with a multimeter to see if voltage and continuity are present; if the socket has power but the bulb still won’t light, replace the socket or the light assembly. If indicator lights or the start button are unresponsive and your dryer controls not working, plan on replacing the control panel, touchpad, or display board as those indicator lamps are built into the assemblies. Enter your model number at RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your dryer and get step by step parts and repair help tailored to your model.
01 - Kelvinator Dryer Light 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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02 - Kelvinator Dryer Control 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.
Highly Likely
03 - Kelvinator Dryer Touchpad 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.
Highly Likely
04 - Kelvinator Dryer User 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.
Highly Likely
05 - Kelvinator Dryer Door 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.
Less Common
06 - Kelvinator Dryer Light 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.
Less Common
Frequently Asked Questions
My dryer light is out. What can cause a dryer interior light to stop working?
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Dryer controls not working: if the control panel light is out do I need to replace the whole control panel?
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