04/16/2026
Make sure your dryer vents are rodent and snake proof.
Customer complaint: Dryer attempts to start but starts making a buzzing sound.
Upon diagnosis, the unit tried to start but couldn't, so I immediately gained access to the blower wheel. The cause was apparent when I could manually turn it clockwise but not counterclockwise. I honestly thought maybe a pen or screw had gotten seized in the blower wheel. Man, was I wrong. I nearly messed on myself once I realized what I was seeing - luckily, it was an old rat snake.
Call Ellis Appliance & General Repair LLC for all your appliance repair needs. After removing the snake from the blower wheel, the dryer unit started right up. Gained another customer 💪🏿