Unplug the dryer and remove the access panel where the power cord enters the machine ... embrace that instinct and call an appliance repair professional. Turn the dryer to the off position ...

When we were kids, overhead power cables were a constant fixture ... On the other hand, if they do need repair, it is a major operation, as [Practical Engineering] discusses in a recent post ...

One commonly required repair involves replacing the block heater ... includes a 1,000-watt heating element and a new 120-volt power cord. While you may not need a new block heater power cord ...