Why does the hair dryer overheat and shut off?

When the hair dryer suddenly turns off, it gets very angry. What happens to a household appliance, why it does not work stably, and how to deal with a problem. Read about it below.

But before answering the questions, let's get acquainted with the design. Knowing the "filling" of the device will help in many cases to cope with the malfunction independently.

Hair dryer construction: briefly

Photo: The main elements included in the design of the hair dryer.

The modern model of technology consists of:

1. From the fan.
2. A spiral serving as a heating element.
3. Mini powertrain.
4. A switch and / or a switch for air supply speeds.
5. An electrical cord that plugs into a power outlet.

In principle, the design of the device is not complicated, only 5 positions. Therefore, many problems are solved at home. If the house has a multimeter, a screwdriver and a soldering iron, then you can repair hair dryer yourself. Let's next consider possible damage that may occur.

About the causes of overheating of the hair dryer

To begin with, the regular shutdown of the technical apparatus in the workflow is normal. So, protection is triggered.

Photo: After finishing work, immediately turn off the hair dryer heater, and then the electric motor. In this case, the heating element will not overheat.

It’s worse when the hair dryer heats up and then melts: as a result, a short circuit in the network is possible, which can harm its owner. This is no good. Consider different situations.

• The device has overheated and does not turn on.

Damage can be caused by technical defects on the part of the manufacturer. However, this situation is extremely rare.

Most often, this is an overheating of a household working hair dryer caused by a weak air flow. This situation should be detailed:

• perhaps a household appliance behaves this way from the moment of purchase;
• or the household appliance first worked stably, and after a while it began to warm up and turn off spontaneously.

For any of the above reasons, you can "pick up a key."

• The hair dryer just bought started to overheat.

The outgoing air flow has decreased: the hair dryer blades work in a given mode, and less air enters. The cause may be a clogged filter grate or contamination of the filter element itself. The question can be solved in just 10-15 minutes. The hairdryer must be cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Photo: Regular removal of hair and foreign objects from the hair dryer blades allows the fan to work as planned without overheating.

Another possible problem: clogging of the household appliance with small foreign objects and / or hair. An additional load is placed on the blades, which they either cannot cope with or cope with high voltage (they spin more slowly). What to do? In this case, do not disassemble the device and try to engage in independent "technical treatment". Entrust the repair to the specialists of the service center.

The most confusing situation with the filling of a household appliance, which only masters can handle.

The hair dryer may overheat and turn off when it does not have enough power. If the power unit of the device is low-power, and you dry long hair, then the drying procedure takes a lot of time. The motor does not melt, working constantly in heavy duty.

Find out, how to disassemble a hairdryer on the example of popular models.

What else could be

Another reason for overheating can be false information from the manufacturer. For example, he indicates high power on the package, but does not inform the potential buyer about low-quality and / or knowingly weak components.It turns out that the motor is powerful, and other parts do not fit it functionally. These are tricks of dishonest manufacturers, which they often resort to.

If the hair dryer works and then goes out, then the cause may be a lack of voltage in the network or a problem with the cord. It is necessary to check the outlet and the power in it. Inspect the cord, it may be cut or broken in some place. The most vulnerable points of the cord are the connection to the appliance and the electric plug.
Often the button turns on and off the device. The problem is solved at home. If you are not confident in your abilities, have the device repaired.

If the air does not warm up to the required t⁰ and the motor stops, you need to check the spiral. At home, you can check using a tester. If it is an incandescent spiral, it is better to replace it. When repairing a spiral, repeated problems can occur literally in one to two months.

The most difficult is the failure of the electric power unit. If the motor breaks down, a smell of burning is heard and sparking is visible in the area of ​​the installed fan. To replace the motor, contact a service center.

Expert Advice

Of course, cleaning the product intended for hair care when it suddenly stops is possible at home. However, more complex repairs are best left to specialists.

To avoid problems associated with a sudden stop of the device, you need to learn from the beginning, to choose the right hairdryer. Pay attention to motor power and other technical specifications.

It is recommended to buy a hairdryer in specialized stores, avoiding attractive offers from market sellers. Important criterion choosing a home hairdryer plays the name of the manufacturer. It’s better to overpay a little, but be calm and not worry about the quality of the selected hair dryer.

When purchasing the device, ask for a receipt and check the manufacturer’s instructions for use. She must go with a hairdryer.

Before turning on the hairdryer, read the manufacturer's recommendations and follow the instructions.

Keep an eye on the household appliance, service it regularly. Keep in a safe place, excluding the access of young children to the hairdryer.

Read also: cold hair dryerWhy is it needed?

Finally

Perhaps advice on choosing a product and knowing the reasons for a temporary failure will not spoil your mood, and you can cope with the problem yourself!