Asko dryer repair how to diagnose control board

Whether you’re dealing with an Asko dryer or any other make of dryer, the main control board functions as the unit’s heart and soul.

Think about it! The main control panel allows you to set the cycle and timer manually, but then it has to communicate with the appliance’s other internal components, such as the motor, heating element, moisture sensors, and more.

So in other words, when you’re experiencing issues with your dryer’s control board, you can end up with any number of issues, ranging from a drying that doesn’t seem to dry your clothing properly due to the heating element not working through to a dryer that doesn’t start or function whatsoever.

Below, we’ll be taking a look at some of the most common issues with Asko Dryer control boards, as well as what you can do to resolve the problem.

Warning: Any time that you attempt to repair, service, or disassemble your dryer, it’s important to unplug or turn off the power at your home’s main electrical panel. Otherwise, you risk electrocuting yourself or causing damage to your appliance’s computer components.

Dryer Control Board Issues

As mentioned, a faulty control board can cause any number of issues with your beloved Asko dryer. However, unless you’re dealing with an older model, it’s not all that common for the control board to become faulty. With that said, let’s take a look at a few things to troubleshoot and ruled out before concluding that you need to replace the control board

Dryer Is Not Turning On

If the dryer isn’t turning on whatsoever, it’s important to start by checking to make sure that the unit is, in fact, plugged in securely and that the outlet has power coming from your home’s main electrical panel.

For this, go to the panel and locate the breaker that controls your dryer’s electrical outlet. Make sure that it is in the ‘On’ position. If it has been tripped into the ‘Off’ position, try flipping it back on.

If you continue to trip the breaker, there may be an electrical short somewhere in your home or the appliance’s wiring.

In this case, turn the breaker off, unplug the unit, and inspect the power cord for any signs of damage. A pinch or kinked power cord often happens accidentally when a homeowner moves their fridge to clean or rearrange the room.

Dryer Turns Off Abruptly

On the other hand, your dryer might function, but it might turn itself off in the middle of its drying cycles.

While there are many reasons this might happen, it’s most often caused by a thermal overload, which means that the unit is either getting too hot, or the unit may itself may also be overheating, causing the shutdowns.

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