Gary May 18, 2016 for Model Number LER6620PT0 Dryer seems to be taking a bit longer (about 30%) to dry than it once did. Seems to not get as hot. I'm looking at the heater element but see NO visible shorts or breaks. Could the element still be bad? Would checking the resistance across the element help in determining its condition? If so what should the ohm reading be for a properly functioning heating element for this model? Vent is clear. What (and how) else should I be checking? THANKS, Gary
1 Answer Hello Gary. It is not likely the element. It sounds more like a venting issue with the unit. You will need to check the blower wheel and vent on the unit. Read More...
Becky May 11, 2016 for Model Number MEDC200XW1 First load will dry fine next loads take longer to get dry.
1 Answer Hello Becky. 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...
John April 21, 2016 I just replaced the thermostat and heating element. Is it normal for there to be a burnt smell at first when the dryer runs?
1 Answer John, Yes it is normal for there to be a burning smell with a new heater as it is just burning off the residue from manufacturing. Read More...
Donnie April 11, 2016 I have a roper by whirlpool it runs but doesn't heat how do I know if it's the element or thermostat.
1 Answer Hello Donnie. 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...
Scott March 07, 2016 for Model Number whirlpool imperial seventy dryer model LFE7800 I have a whirlpool dryer imperial seventy and it shows a model number of LFE7800 are parts still available for this I cant seem to find this model number any place im need a heating element I think getting no heat
1 Answer Hello Scott. WP4391960 is the element for your model number. You can look up parts at this link if needed. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/parts-for-whirlpool-lfe7800w0.html Read More...
Joseph March 05, 2016 for Model Number LEN2000KQ1 I have a Whirlpool Dryer Model # LEN2000KQ1 had to change the belt no problem but there is a burning smell when the dryer is turned on.
1 Answer Joseph, You will want to check the rollers of the dryer to make sure that the rollers are not seizing and causing the belt to get damaged. Read More...
Robert B February 21, 2016 for Model Number RED4440VQ1 HEAT AT AIR VENT IS TO HOT . ALL PARTS REPLACED, BUT THE HEAT ELEMENT. WHAT KEEP HEAT ELEMENT FROM OVER HEATING. THANKS ROBERT
1 Answer Hello Robert. You need to check and see if the element is grounded out and is staying on. If not, then check the cycling thermostat WP3387134. If it is good, replace the timer WPW10185972. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Tom. You will need to check the door switch and thermal fuse in 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...
Penny January 30, 2016 for Model Number LER8620PW1 If I replace the hearing element, is that likely to take care of the problem? If that's not the solution ( and I beleive it is) what other parts am I likely to have to replace. My dryer is 10 years old......is a Whirlpool........and puts out no hear. It does not make any noise and does tumble. Is the heating element for my model found in the same place as your video?
1 Answer Penny, You will want to check the thermal fuse and the thermostats for continuity. If they do not have continuity then they will need to be replaced. If they all check ok then 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 . Read More...
Jon January 11, 2016 for Model Number LEQ8858JQ0 could the heating element cause a burning smell even if there is no lint in it? I took the drum out of the dryer and ran it for about 1 minute and the burning smell is coming from the heating element. I cleaned out all the dust and lint before testing. I wanted to rule out the motor or belt..which I did successfully. Please advise.
1 Answer Hello Jon. Yes, most likely some dust got onto the element and it is burning it off. It should go away after a few minutes. Read More...