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Norge Dryer has a burning smell

If your Norge dryer smells like burning, treat it as a real safety issue but you can usually track it down yourself. The most common cause is lint buildup in the lint filter or venting, which can overheat and ignite, so clean the filter and venting at least once a year and check for trapped lint now. A stretched, frayed or slipping drive belt is next on the list; a slipping belt rubs and gives off a burning smell, so inspect the belt and make sure the drum and idler pulley turn freely. Less often the main control board can short and emit a burnt odor, so pull the panel and look for burn marks or scorched components. Some models use a blower belt, and a seized blower or worn blower belt will also smell like burning. Faulty idler pulleys or idler assemblies that stop turning will let the belt slip and should be replaced along with the belt. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your dryer.

01 - Norge Dryer Lint Filter

Excessive lint build-up in the dryer can be a fire hazard. The element or burner can cause the lint to catch on fire. It is recommened to clean out the dryer and dryer venting at least once a year.

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02 - Norge Dryer Drive Belt

A drive belt that is stretched, worn or frayed can slip producing a burning smell. If the belt is damaged also check that the drum and idler pulley turn freely.

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03 - Norge Dryer Main Control Board

A dryer's main control board controls the voltage being sent to all of the appliance's electrical components. The board itself can become shorted and produce a burning smell. You should inspect the board for any burn marks or a shorted components and replace if necessary.

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04 - Norge Dryer Blower Belt

Some dryer models use a belt to run the blower. If the blower gets stuck or the blower belt is worn, loose and slipping, it can produce a burning smell. Confirm the blower turns freely and replace the belt if needed.

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05 - Norge Dryer Idler Pulley

The idler pulley keeps tension on the belt to prevent it from slipping. If the idler wheel is damaged or stops turning, the belt can slip on the drive pulley, producing a burning smell. If your idler pulley is damaged or doesn't turn, you should replace it. Replacing the drive belt is also recommended.

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06 - Norge Dryer Idler Assembly

The idler pulley assembly keeps tension on the belt to prevent it from slipping. If the idler wheel is damaged or stops turning, the belt can slip on the drive pulley, producing a burning smell. If your idler pulley assembly is damaged or doesn't turn, you should replace it. Replacing the drive belt is also recommended.

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