Mary October 03, 2015 for Model Number LET7646AQ0 My dryer is only blowing out cool air, so I am attempting to replace the heating element. The instruction video shows a heating element slightly different than mine. I have fuses that run to the bottom of the heating element which I don't see in the video. Also, I am unable to locate the screws to remove the element. Can you tell me how to remove the old element? Thank you
1 Answer Hello Mary, The screw that retains the element in the element housing is in the center bottom of the housing. In most cases, the element housing has to be moved a bit for the element to have room to get out. To do this, use a putty knife to release the main top and raise it. Looking near the top, you will see a single screw holding the bracket in place. When removed, it will allow you to slip the housing around a bit so the element can be removed from the housing. Read More...
Janine May 20, 2015 for Model Number LE7680XSW1 I took the back off and the element box goes up under another back part of the dryer do I need to remove this back as well and if so how?
1 Answer Hello Janine, You will need to raise the main top and remove the single screw connecting the bracket to the heater box so it can be pulled up far enough to pull the heating element down and out of the heater box from the rear. Read More...
Syd March 18, 2015 for Model Number EL6050VWO I ordeed and received my heating element. Unfortunitly my dryer does not have a split element tube and I am unable to install the element. Help !
1 Answer Hello SYD. You remove the 1/4" screw by the terminal block on the element and slide the element out of the bottom of the heater housing. You will need to remove the housing from the dryer to do this repair. Hope this helps. Read More...
Reggie February 18, 2015 for Model Number LER5644AN1 On the model number I have placed in it does not have the two bolts on the side and it only has one long piece could you tell me how to change the element for this model LER5644AN1. Thank you, Reggie
1 Answer Reggie, On older electric dryers the heater box is open at the bottom. To remove the heat element Remove one retaining screw at the bottom of the heater box. pull the element out through the bottom of the heater box. Of course you want to make sure you remove power to the dryer before you start anything, and be careful, there are quite a few sharp edges in this area. Read More...
Rsorell February 10, 2015 My dad's whirlpool dryer was not drying, so I took out the heating element and turned the dryer on. It heated right up and then went off. I tried it several more times and it would come on until the sixth time I started the dryer. It then went off after about 10 seconds. Is this the element or the thermostat?
1 Answer Hello Rsorell. Check all the thermostats and the cycling thermostat. venting is not kinked or clogged. If all is good, and it could be a faulty motor in the unit. Read More...
Alicia January 21, 2015 for Model Number LE7800XSW3 Hi - My dryer has been slow to dry--most jeans, heavy towels, etc. require two cycles at the highest heat and longest dry times regardless of the size of the load. Can I tell by looking at the heating element if it has partially burned out? How would I tell if it is a problem with the thermostat instead? Also, there is a tone that is supposed to notify you if you need to clean the lint trap. After vacuuming out this area we have heard the tone at random, even when there is no lint to be removed. Thank you!!! Alicia
1 Answer Hello Alicia. It sounds like the venting system is clogged or kinked. You will need to check the vent and clean it out. Be sure and clean the vent pipe and the dryer air duct assembly. If the air flow is not good, the unit will retain moist air causing the clothes not to dry. Try running the unit with the vent unhooked from the back of the dryer and see if the dryer works properly. Read More...
Jeff January 19, 2015 for Model Number LER6634BQ1 I have multi meter. What setting do I use to ck the thermal fuse and Heating element?
1 Answer Jeff, For testing the thermal fuse and heater you would put your meter on ohms reading if it is a digital meter and Rx1 if analog or if your meter has Rx1 scale. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Ron. Here is a link to help you locate the model number. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx Read More...
Jen August 05, 2014 for Model Number LE7680XMW0 This is long and involved.so I apologize in advance.Pulled out the dryer to clean vent. Probably broke a leveling foot (and then the roller went bad?) because shortly after I put it back the dryer was making a thumping noise (rhythmic). Father and husband said it was okay to keep running it (I know better than to listen to them NOW). Eventually, the noise stopped being rhythmic and became random and loud. Then the seal came off and tangled in the clothes (and began screeching that lovely metal on metal sound). Okay so I needed to replace the rear drum seal. And rollers. Which also meant axle shafts.Took it apart, decided the belt and idler pulley also needed replacing. Ordered all the parts, they arrived, went to swap them out and realized the washers for the axle shafts were chewed up as well. Waited another week to get those (bc hardware stores don't have the same ones). I finally got it all back together (including a new leveling foot) last night, it hummed beautifully. There was a burning smell at first but that went away, assumed it was just the glue from the seal? Pushed it back against the wall and dried a load of towels. Today, I went to put a load of laundry into the wash and water began seeping everywhere. I turned off the water to the washer, pulled out the dryer and realized that the plastic hose from the washer had a hole melted into it. The wall stud had a charred mark. Obviously the dryer was pushed in too far (not a 4 inch clearance from those pieces bc I'm an idiot). But my question (FINALLLY!) is can it be more than that? Can my heating element also be way too hot now? Did I screw up something while replacing all those parts or can it really just be that the back of the dryer cant be touching the things it's been touching for the last ten years? When the dryer runs and I open the door I can see the red hot heating element immediately cool down thru the holes but I don't remember if it did that before? I never noticed the element being red like that, anyway. So help? Is this a clearance issue or is something else wrong?
1 Answer Jen, You will want to have at least a 4" clearance between the back of the unit and the wall. This issue does sound like the issue was caused by it being pushed all the way against the wall. With the unit pushed all the way against the wall it can cause the unit to get hotter than normal if the venting is being restricted. Read More...
Steve May 15, 2014 My dryer will not put out any heat, I have changed the thermal fuse, and ignighter kit. I don't no what else to do.
1 Answer Hello Steve. You will need to test the thermostats and the flame sensor and make sure they are good. They should read closed for continuity. Also, check the igniter to see if it is good. If it is not glowing, test for power. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter for the testing procedures. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...