Dennis July 15, 2015 for Model Number MEDB800VQ0 I get heat during the no heat/air fluff mode I replaced the thermistor and the heating element - no change the exhaust tube is clear and the air blows out the exhaust as normal I reduced the angle of the exhaust tube also still have heat on the no heat mode
1 Answer Hello Dennis. Make sure the element is not grounded. If not, you will need to replace the board WPW10111620 on the unit. 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...
Dennis July 10, 2015 for Model Number YWED9200SQ1 Blows fuse at panel after a while in use. Draws 500 watts on air only. Draws 5000 watts on all three heat settings (low med high).
1 Answer Dennis, It sounds like you may have a weak breaker as the unit will draw around 5K watts. The heating element when it comes on is rated at 5400 watts. Read More...
Scott May 23, 2015 for Model Number WED9450WW1 My dryer is heating up to much. You take your clothes out and almost burn you to the touch. Everything is cleaned out. I have replaced the thermistor and also the thermal fuse. Still is to hot. I have metered the other two parts attached to the heating element bracket and everything has continuity. The heating element also has continuity, not the full continuity like when you touch your two meter leads together, but somewhat close. I have no idea now, what are your thoughts this time? Thanks
1 Answer Scott, Based on this issue, you will want to check the blower wheel to make sure that there is nothing caught in the wheel. Also check the venting again to make sure that there is nothing clogged or causing a restriction in it. You can also disconnect the vent from the unit and run a load of clothes and see if they still come out hot. If they do then the high limit thermostat would most likely be the issue. Read More...
Scott May 18, 2015 for Model Number WED9450WW1 The problem seems to be that the dryer is heating up to much. When you take your clothes out lately they are very hot to the touch, Hotter than normal. I don't think that would be a heater element issue. I'm thinking more of a thermostat issue. What's your thoughts? Thanks
1 Answer Scott, The first thing that you will want to check is the venting of the unit to make sure that there is not a restriction or clog in the vent. If it is it can cause the higher temps. If this checks ok then the issue would most likely be the control thermistor. Read More...
Karen April 05, 2015 for Model Number 8544771 Ordered element replaced it, now it won't start at all. Before dryer was working but no heat, I do hear a clicking noise when I touch the start botton nosie only last a second and nothing happens with the dryer Help feel like I failed. I did watch the you tube on how to replace the element
1 Answer Karen, To properly assist you we will need your model number to help you with this. Please post your model number with a new question on the parts page. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx Read More...
Bill C February 24, 2015 for Model Number MEDE300VF0 SHOULD THERE BE CONTINUITY FOR HEATING ELEMENT WHEN CHECKING WITH METER.
Joe December 17, 2014 for Model Number 110.c67032601 I have installed the heating element #8544771 on Kenmore Oasis dryer. I just have to connect the 2 wires (red/white stripe and red) and cannot remember which one goes where? Red to top terminal? Or red/white stripe to top terminal? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Andrea December 08, 2014 for Model Number MEDB400VQ0 I have a maytag dryer that spins, but does not heat at all. I am assuming that the issue is the heating element. Is there anything else that it could be? The dryer is 3-5 years old.
1 Answer Andrea, You will want to test the thermostats and thermal fuses to ensure that they are good. 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...
Karel September 05, 2014 for Model Number 11068062801 How do I get to the heating element for a Kenmore Elite Oasis Dryer, back or front panel? If it's from a front, how do I remove the front panel?
1 Answer Karel, You will access he heater, and all components from the front. Remove power to the dryer. Use a putty knife or flat blade tool to release the hold down spring clips from the front corners and raise the top panel. Remove the 1/4 in. hex head screws from the inside of the cabinet, that attach the front panel to the cabinet flange. Lift up and out on the panel, disconnect the door switch wire harness and set the front panel aside. Remove the four screws attaching the bulkhead to the cabinet, and the two screws holding the outlet duct to the base, and remove the bulkhead. You can now remove the drum if you wish, but the heater assembly will be located in the left corner of the base of the dryer, and can be removed. Read More...
Linda August 26, 2014 for Model Number MEDZ600TK1 Our Maytag Epic Z electric dryer stopped working after a lot of towels/blankets/multiple washes. I'm pretty sure it got too hot. We disconnected the vent and thoroughly cleaned it out all the way. Had the thermal fuse checked, and it was o.k. Replaced the main control board, and now dryer runs, but no heat! Help!
1 Answer Hello Linda. Check the thermostats and heater in the unit. If all is good, then it may be the board that is bad or the motor. 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...