An electric dryer repair that you may be able to attempt as a do-it-yourselfer is checking the door switch. This should be done in order to determine if there is a short in the electric dryer and whether or not the switch needs to be replaced. If you are comfortable working with electricity, you can attempt this project by following the steps spelled out in this how-to article.

Before you begin any repair of an electric dryer, you should read all safety and maintenance information provided by the electric dryer's manufacturer. This will help you avoid electrocution or damaging the electric dryer, requiring the services of a qualified repair technician to fix it for you.
Tools and Materials Needed
Electric Dryer
Screwdriver
Electrical Multitester
Step 1: Unplug the Electric Dryer
After reading the safety and maintenance information for your electric dryer, be sure to unplug the electric dryer from the outlet. While working on the unit, you need to make sure that there is no power running through the dryer that may result in electrocution.
Step 2: Open the Electric Dryer Door
Open the electric dryer door and locate the door switch. There should be a prong that appears on the inside of the electric dryer door. The prong is what is depressed whe