Will March 09, 2021 for Model Number MED6400TB0 Our Maytag drier no longer seems to heat as well as it used to. We now have to run a load of sheet 2-3 times for them to be dry. The air coming out the vent is cooler than it used to be. Trying to problem solve if it is the heating element or a fuse (or other problem I have not thought of). I would appreciate suggestions of the best way to determine the proper parts needed to repair it.
1 Answer Will, The first thing to do would be check the venting to make sure that it is not clogged up. You can disconnect the vent from the back of the dryer and run a cycle to see if this corrects the issue and if it does then the vent is clogged. If this does not correct the issue then check for a damaged heating element and if the element is good then it may be a thermistor or thermostat that is faulty. Read More...
Ps July 07, 2013 for Model Number wed6400sw1 Is there a fuse between were cord attaches an control panel? I have power but it will not turn on
1 Answer Hello PS. No, if there is power to the board, and it does not work, you will need to replace the board on the unit. Read More...
Dan February 14, 2013 for Model Number wed6400sw1 i have 1 broken coil and 2 fused together dryer still gets hot but takes forever to dry clothes. Keeps getting AF code but had it cleaned out and there is no blockage also changed the thermister. Would a bad heating element cause this and the AF code?
1 Answer Hello Dan, The broken and fused coil would cause the unit to not dry properly and would cause the AF error code. The unit is sensing temperature based on the setting. If the coil is fused togther and not heating properly this will reduce the heat relation to the board which will feel like the duct is blocked because it is taking longer than normal to dry. Read More...
John November 25, 2012 for Model Number wed6400sw0 The dryer stopped getting warm. I removed the heater and two of the coiled wires were fused together. I separated them and recrimped them to the connectors. I still have no heat. I checked voltage from the wire harness to the heater assembly and I got 110 volts to each of the heater elements. If I order part number 8573069 will I also need to order the thermostat. Is there a way to bench test the thermostat?
1 Answer Hello John. The thermostat should read closed for continuity. Did you test for voltage with the wires unhooked from the heater? If so, replace the heater. Read More...