Ensure there’s power and the dryer is on, close the door properly, and disable Timed dry, Auto Dry, or Child LockĬlogged lint trap/screen, blocked vent, or wrong vent sizeĬlean the lint screen and unkink/unblock a blocked vent. Press the start button correctly and replace it if it lacks continuity. In a rush? See below a quick troubleshooting guide for a Maytag dryer Quick Maytag Dryer Troubleshooting Guide –įaulty start button, no power, open door, or wrong cycle/setting (Timed Dry, Auto Dry, or Child Lock)