Drew H. April 07, 2013 for Model Number DEQ9800Pb1 My dryer is not heating at all. I would like to know what is going on and where is the location entry to repair it.
1 Answer Hello Drew. 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...
Oneor M February 22, 2013 for Model Number GEW1950PW1 My wife is reporting that the Dryer is not drying as fast as it used to. Are there mutliple heating elements in this dryer? If not, then since it is getting a fair amount of heat (IMO), then what might be the reason for decreased drying. Am I correct in presuming that if it is one element, it will either be on or off, and that it does not have a partially working state. Thank you.
1 Answer Hello Oneor. 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...
Kelly D January 26, 2013 for Model Number 11063032101 The Dryer is not heating up. I have a test light but no meter. there is power to the heating element but it is not heating up at all. Is this proof that the heating element has failed or could it be something else? The heating element has no obvious faults or broken coils.
1 Answer Hello Kelly, The best way to check to make sure a part is good is not to use a test light but to use a meter to check for continuity. A test light may give a reading showing power to one side of the element but it may be the other side that is the problem. Normally when the unit is not heating then it would be a thermal that has blown. Unless you see obvious broken coils or where the coils may have arced to the housing. Read More...
J January 06, 2013 for Model Number 110.66924500 my model no. is 110.66924500 how do i get the box off to get to the heating element
1 Answer J, You don't remove the box. Once you've removed power to the dryer and removed the lower access panel, You'll need to disconnect the wires to the heater element terminal block. Remove the 1/4" hex head screw holding the bracket / shield to the base of the dryer and the 1/4" hex head screw holding the heater box bottom panel to the bracket, and remove the bracket/shield assembly. Remove the 1/4" hex-head screw from the side of the heater housing (located between the element terminal block and the hi limit thermostat), and slide the heater out of the duct. Reverse the procedure to install the new heater assembly. Be careful when working in this area, the metal components have sharp edges. Read More...
Linc January 02, 2013 for Model Number Whirlpool duet part no 8558724 dryer HI, I have been reading the forums trying to diagnose my dryer as the heat stopped working, I have the manual as well, I have done as the manual as instructed when recieving no heat 1, checked resistance between red wire at thermal cut off to red wire at heater, there is no resistance which tells me either the thermal cut off or the heater element attatchment is not working, I do not know which one it would be so I was hoping you can help as to which one you think it might be. I also followed both those red wires back to there origin, the one seems to come straight from the main power plug in on the wall and the other seems to run into the drive motor under the drum. I have checked the resistance between the red and white wire from heater to high limit thermostat and have resistance and also checked the black wire from the high limit thermostat and thermal cut off and ahve resistance there as well, so I assume that all of those connections are fine. I have checked the main plug and have 120 on each side and 240 total coming from the breaker so I am good there. Thank you for any help.
1 Answer Hello Linc, You will want to do a continuity check on the thermal cut off and the heater assembly. Disconnect the wires from each component and check to see if the heater or the thermal fuse is open or closed. If closed then it checks ok if open replace. It sounds like the wiring is good but test high limit continuity as well. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. 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...
Gregg December 26, 2012 for Model Number Kenmore electric dryer/11086984810 I received the part (heating element) that I ordered from your company, but I need to know where I can access the old element.
1 Answer Hello Greg. You will need to release the clips holding the toe panel in place to replace the element WP3387747 in the unit. The element is behind the toe panel under the drum on the right side. Read More...
Jim December 26, 2012 for Model Number whirlpool model LEQ8611LW1 Hello, My dryer is spinning but the air is not hot. The vent is clear. Iam not sure if it is the heating element or thermostat fuse of thermostat cutoff. Can you help diagnose the problem? Also, do I access the element through the fron kick panel or from the rear? Thanks, Jim
1 Answer Hello Jim. You do access the parts through the toe panel on the unit. 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...
Tr December 20, 2012 for Model Number GEQ9800LWI How do I access the heating element, back of the dryer had screws which I took off but still won't come loose, seems like small welds. Help.
2 Answers Hello Tr. Remove the toe panel by releasing the clips. Then you can access and replace the element in the unit. Read More...
Tr December 20, 2012 for Model Number GEQ9800LWI How do I access the heating element, back of the dryer had screws which I took off but still won't come loose, seems like small welds. Help.
2 Answers Hello TR, The element is attached to a bracket but you can remove screws to get the bracket/element out of the heater box. It should be as shown in the picture. Hope this helps! Read More...
Syed December 19, 2012 for Model Number 11060922990 Kenmoore Dryer Could you tell me where is the fuse located for this dryer and how to access?
1 Answer Hello Syed. The fuse WP3390719 is located on the blower housing. You will remove the toe panel to access and test the fuse in the unit. Read More...