LG Dryer Lint Trap Stuck: Dryer Disassembled and Cleaned in Mountain View
An LG dryer in Mountain View had a lint trap stuck in place. Lint had packed the filter housing, so I took the dryer apart, cleared the lint path and cleaned the inside.
Repair at a glance
| City | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|
| Appliance | Dryer |
| Category | Major Brands |
| Brand & model | LG WED8500SRO dryer |
| Repair date | |
| Customer complaint | The lint trap was stuck. |
| Diagnosis | The dryer needed a maintenance service. |
| Repair cost | $240 (labor, after $40 discount) |
| Warranty | 6 months on parts and labor |
| Outcome | Repaired |
What I found
The lint filter would not come out of its slot. Once I removed the front panel, I could see why: the filter housing and the duct behind it were packed with lint, and the filter screen itself was jammed in the buildup.
How I serviced the dryer
I took off the front of the dryer and pulled out the lint duct, cleaned the filter housing and vacuumed the blower housing and the cabinet floor. The heater area and wiring around it were cleaned and checked while everything was open.
After reassembly the lint filter slid in and out normally, and I ran the dryer to make sure it heated and moved air well.
Result
The lint trap works again and the dryer airflow is clear. The total was $240 after a $40 discount, with a 6-month warranty.
No parts were replaced; this was a maintenance service.
Photos from this repair
The lint filter housing packed with lint. 
The front panel and lint duct removed. 
The blower housing exposed. 
Inside the cabinet with the drum in place. 
The heater housing and wiring. 
Vacuuming lint from the cabinet floor.
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