Tiffany May 23, 2015 for Model Number WED500XW0 I bought this used dryer used for a day and a half now it doesn't heat up. Took apart checked heating element, thermal fuse only thing that seemed wrong was thermister was blown still not getting hot any thing else I should check before replacing motor?
1 Answer Tiffany, 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 and if there is 120 vac then the heater would be the issue. If there is 120 vac at each point then the heater is faulty. Read More...
Daniel C April 18, 2015 for Model Number GEW9200LW1 Electric dryer does not fully dry clothes, requires two or more cycles to dry.
1 Answer Daniel, You will want to check the venting of the unit. A clogged vent or blower wheel will cause the unit to take a lot longer to dry the clothes due to not allowing the moisture to be able to escape from the unit. Read More...
Jeff January 26, 2015 for Model Number 3387747 whirlpool duet The original part in my dryer (3387747) heating element, says 5400watts, yours says 5200. What is the reasoning for the drop in wattage?
1 Answer Jeff, The reason for the drop in wattage would be that the manufacturer decided to make the change. They would be the only ones that would be able to advise on reasons for changes. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Paul, Unplug the unit from the power supply. Use a paint scraper/putty knife to release the clips between the main front and the kick panel. Disconnect the two wires from the heating element that lead to it from the harness. Remove the screw that holds the front heater housing bracket in position and roll the heating element housing over to remove the screw holding the front bracket to the heater housing. Remove one more screw that holds the heating element in the housing. Grasp the heater and pull it from the housing. Reverse this process to install the new heating element. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Maria, There are only 5 components in this circuit. The electronic control, the thermal cutoff, the high limit thermostat, the heating element, and the centrifugal switch in the motor assembly. This is not counting the harness but it can also cause the issue. The most probable is the thermal cutoff, in which case you will need to correct the exhaust ducting since this causes the thermal cutoff to open. This is, of course, if 240Vac is properly provided to the unit for normal operation. Since the heating element is the only 240Vac part on the machine, I fone4 side of the breaker trips or one leg of 120Vac is not provided to the unit, there is a 50% chance that it will run with no heat. Also check the terminal block where the cord connects to the unit. Read More...
1 Answer Ron, First check and make sure you have the proper voltage to the dryer. check and reset the circuit breakers at the fuse box several times. Without a model number, anything else would be a guess. Some dryers have safety fuses and thermal fuses, if there is a problem like high heat or voltage spikes the safety or thermal fuse could open and eliminate power to the controls and that won't allow the dryer to operate. Get us a model number and we can get a diagram and assist you more efficiently and effectively. Thanks. Read More...
Corey P October 27, 2014 for Model Number MEDX700XWO How to replace heating element dryer will not get hot how to remove back panel to change out parts.
1 Answer Corey, To replace the heating element you will need to remove the lower panel on the front of the unit. To do this press the retainer clips at the top of the toe panel with a putty knife, and pull the toe panel firmly to remove. Make sure that the unit is unplugged from the wall before removing the heating element. Read More...
Baldemar P October 12, 2014 for Model Number 110.85862400 Dryer keeps burning out the thermal fuse after drying out the cloth. It does get hot. I have replaced the following: 1. Thermal cut-off fuse kit 2. Thermistor 3. Thermal fuse (3 times) The heating element appears to be good. What else could be the problem? Control board?? Thanks, Baldemar
1 Answer Hello Baldemar. It could be the control, but most likely this is caused by a venting issue. Read More...
Jaser October 03, 2014 for Model Number DG490 The dryer is taking too long to dry the clothes. I have changed the coils, but it still not drying the clothes. I watched the heating gas or the burner goes on for about 7 seconds then it cutts off. The cycle goes on for 1 hour and the clothes are not dry. What seems to be the reason?
1 Answer Hello Jaser, You will need to replace the coils 279834 on the gas valve. Also check the exhaust duct in the home. Read More...
John October 02, 2014 for Model Number 11068732700 Hello, I purchased (from you guys) and replaced the thermal fuse and thermostat. Dryer still doesn't heat up. The only thing else I can think of is the heating element. Do you think this could be the problem or could it be something else. Thank you for your help.
1 Answer Hello John. 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...