New World Motor Overheating / Thermal Cut-Out Activation

Dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Blocked airflow causing high internal temperature, Worn motor bearings causing overheating, Faulty motor cooling fan, Partially blocked lint filter or ducts

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the dryer and allow it to cool completely before inspection.

  • Clean airflow path: Clean the lint filter, vent hose, condenser (if fitted), and internal ducts to ensure proper airflow.
  • Inspect motor: Access the motor and check for dust build-up and restricted cooling. Clean around the motor and cooling fan.
  • Check motor bearings: Rotate the motor shaft by hand; if stiff or noisy, the motor may be overheating due to bearing wear and should be replaced.
  • Verify thermal cut-out: Some models have a resettable motor thermal cut-out. If accessible, reset it according to service instructions after resolving the cause of overheating.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Drum Drive Motor
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