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DE27CW1

Fisher & Paykel DE27CW1 AeroSmart Dryer Repair

Fisher & Paykel dryer

Most common issues on this model

  1. Sensing that ends a cycle too soon or too late
  2. Burned-out heating element
  3. Crushed or long vent run
  4. Worn drum supports that rumble

The DE27CW1 is an older AeroSmart electric dryer that was built to judge the load instead of just running a clock. It moves through drying stages and stops when its sensors say the clothes have reached the dryness level you picked. That design explains the call we get most: a load that stops at the wrong time. Once the sensing drifts, the dryer follows bad readings faithfully.

It stands in a laundry closet or alcove with a short vent run behind it. On a visit we measure airflow first, then clean the sensor contacts and test the heating element. A damp load on the highest setting does not always mean a dead element, so we check both before replacing anything. We give you the price in writing before we start, and the repair is covered by our 30-day workmanship warranty.

Key features

  • 27-inch AeroSmart electric dryer
  • Moisture-sensing drying with a choice of dryness levels
  • Staged drying instead of a single timed cycle
  • Built for US and Canadian homes
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DE27CW1DE27CW1 questions
Clothes come out damp even on the highest dryness level. Has the element burned out?

Not always. A moisture-sensing dryer can stop early with a healthy element. We test the sensing circuit and the element separately, then tell you which one needs replacing.

Should I clean anything on a sensing dryer that a timed dryer never needed?

Yes, the sensor strips. The sensor strips inside the drum should be wiped clean now and then, because softener residue makes a wet load read dry. Keeping the lint screen and vent clear matters on any dryer.

Why does the drum make a rumbling noise as it turns?

Rumbling means worn drum supports or rollers under the drum. The noise tends to get louder with a full load. We check the supports and the belt, and replace them as a set where that makes sense.

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