Sherry April 17, 2016 for Model Number wed4850bw1 Our Whirlpool Dryer will heat up but the drum does not turn. We checked the belt and it is fine. From doing some research it says to replace the Thermal Cut Off. 1 site said to replace the heating element as well. Do you think I need to replace the thermal cut off and heating element or just the thermal cut off?
1 Answer Sherry, The thermal cutoff would not likely be the issue with the unit but if you test it with a multimeter it should have continuity. With the unit heating when the button is pushed but no drum rotation it would be more likely that the issue is a bad motor. Read More...
Gregory April 04, 2016 for Model Number redd4440vq1 My dryer is not heating at all. How do I trouble shoot?
1 Answer Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater and thermostats and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Tom March 30, 2016 for Model Number Admiral Good morning, my Admiral auto sense dryer cycle doesn't heat up, but the time dry cycle- high heat has heat, but cloths seem a little damp. I have checked High limit thermostat, thermal cut off switch, and dryer cycling thermostat, and they were fine. I had cleaned and vacuumed out the vent hole. Is there another part I need to check?
1 Answer Hello Tom. It sounds like the timer is bad. Also, it sounds like the unit is not venting properly. Check the blower wheel on the unit. Read More...
Roger March 10, 2016 for Model Number Kenmore 110.67422600 Dryer runs and heats, but cuts itself off after it gets hot. Runs less than 5 minutes before turning off. After cool down, will run again but goes through the same cycle. Thanks for your help.
John Chapman March 05, 2016 for Model Number LEQ7030KQ2 My electric dryer is not producing heat. I was planning on replacing the high limit thermostat. My issue is my dryer only has one (red) wire going to the heating coil and one (red) wire going to the thermostat's top connector. Your video clearly shows a third wire (orange) connecting to the thermostat's lower connector. Do you have any suggestions on how to approach this repair. Thank you.
1 Answer John, The video on our site is for the sole purpose of giving a general idea of how to change the parts but this is not specific for your model. On your unit there will be a thermal fuse and the high limit which the thermal fuse will have a red wire coming from the timer to the fuse and then a wire that will jump from the fuse to the thermostat. From the thermostat there will be another wire that will jump from the thermostat to the heater terminal. Read More...
Steve February 07, 2016 for Model Number MEDC400VW0 My dryer cut out today, so I went to check it, and it would not come back on. I turned it off, and checked the breaker. The breaker is fine, but I flipped it anyway. I then decided to let it cool down, with the door open, figuring the open door would expedite cooling. I came back about 30-45 minutes later, and it felt as hot as when I first noticed it was not working. I unplugged it, being reminded of former experiences with my old kemnore. No signs of any troubles before today. I haven't plugged it back yet. I wanted to post first, and get some perspective.
1 Answer Hello Steve, If the heating element is not shorted to ground, (most likely), it sounds like a possible harness issue. While it is normally not probable, it is possible for the contacts in the timer to stick at the same time the centrifugal switch sticks. This would allow a complete circuit through the heating element. Read More...
Steve S February 05, 2016 for Model Number whirlpool dryer wed5100vq1 Dryer runs, but does not heat at all. I replaced 1) Thermal Fuse, 2) Thermal Cut-Off Kit, 3) Cycling Thermostat, and 4) Heating Element. Dryer still runs, but with no heat. I put the wiring back as it was before, except possibly on the cut-off thermostat. Is there a wiring diagram available that will let me verify that? If that is all correct, what other possibilities are there for this problem?
1 Answer Steve, There are 2 components other than the thermostats which would cause the heating element not to work. First is the motor and second the timer. The best option is to disconnect the power to the unit and access the heating element. Disconnect one wire that is going to the heating element, preferably the one on the thermostat side. Plug the unit back up and using a multimeter you will want to turn the dryer on and test for 120 vac at the terminal on the heater where the wire was disconnected. What this will do is eliminate the heater element itself and the motor. If there is 120 vac at this point then you know the heater is good and the motor is good because the other 120 vac coming through the thermostats is the timer side of the circuit. If there is not 120 vac at that point then you will want to test the other terminal on the heater and check for 120 vac. If there is not 120 vac then the motor would be bad . Read More...
Fernando January 15, 2016 for Model Number whirlpool cabrio model 6600wvo Heating element turns red immediately power button is press, machine works for one cycle and boom thermal fuse blows out discharging hose and vent are clean what could be the problem thanks.
1 Answer Fernando, The most likely cause for the thermal fuse to blow would be a cycling thermostat that is not working properly or a faulty high limit thermostat. Read More...
Ed January 11, 2016 for Model Number ALE643RAW Amana dryer ALE643RAW. I removed the heating element and traced the no heat problem to the thermal fuse. I failed to note wire hook ups. Have not been able to find diagram or video for that model and don't want to hook it up wrong.
1 Answer Hello Ed. If you look at the diagram in the link below, you can see how the wires should attach to the thermal cut outs and element in the unit. The Only other 2 wires left will go to the heater and the open spade on the thermal cutout. Here is the link for you. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/07-rear-bulkhead-parts-for-amana-ale643raw-pale643raw.html Read More...
Dan December 29, 2015 for Model Number LER7646EQ2 no heat but turns over. blows cold air out back took back off and found red wire going to the element was melted. I replaced the plug after cutting the bad wire off and no heat. I checked all the fuses and have continuity, How can I check the timer? What is the next few steps to fix this?
1 Answer Hello Dan. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater and thermostats and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...