Blower Dryer: Burnt or Electrical Smell Coming From the Motor

This motor on your blow dryer can also get clogged with hair and dust, causing the motor to work harder to turn. This can lead to the motor, which runs on direct current, getting too hot and eventually burning out. To replace the motor, first make sure your hairdryer is unplugged. Remove the screws on the back of the handle and pull off the back cover. The motor assembly may be held in place with plastic clips which can be easily taken off. Pull out the motor and heating assembly, which will be attached. The motor assembly consists of a plastic fan in an acrylic housing, and copper windings and magnets which use electricity to make the motor spin. It can be detached from the heater by hand, and the new one can be snapped into place.

If your blow dryer has a burning or electrical smell, it could be due to the heater. This part is normally comprised of two different heating elements, a thermostat, and thermal fuses. The elements can get clogged with hair and dust, causing the burning smell. The heating assembly is located in the funnel of the blow dryer. To access it, remove the screws on the back of the handle, and pull off the back of the hairdryer. Remove the clips holding the fan assembly in place, and pull out the fan/heating assembly, which will be attached. Clear away any hair or dust that has accumulated on the heating assembly.