Teresa H September 11, 2014 for Model Number 11060852990 I have replaced the heating element but I don't think the old one is bad. I checked the lint hose and outlet all clear. I checked the amp and the electrical outlet and they are reading 250. I am guessing that the problem is the fuses on the dryer. Is it possible for the fuses to go out slowly, because I lost heat over a period of time.
1 Answer Teresa, With the unit not heating properly you will want to check the vent from the blower all the way to the outside of the home. Also test the thermostats to ensure that they are good. If there is an issue with any of these then they would need to be replaced. If a thermal fuse does not have continuity then the they need to be replaced. Read More...
Teresa H September 10, 2014 for Model Number 3403585 My dryer was taking a long time to dry. After a few months it quit heating at all. I cleaned the dryer vent and the pipe and this didn't help. I didn't go outside and check because it is high up on the side of the house, but if you think this could be my problem I can check it out. I did buy and replaced the heating element I ordered from appliance parts pros website. after restarting the dryer I thought I smelled heat like it was going to work but it still isn't putting out heat. Please help. Do you think I could have a fuse problem? Everything else seems to be working fine.
1 Answer Hello Teresa. 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...
Jill September 04, 2014 for Model Number LEB6300PW1 The dryer wont turn on... I can hear the timer going but it will not turn on at all. I replaced the thermal fuse but still will not turn on... Is it the control board? thanks
1 Answer Hello Jill. You will need to check the door switch WP3406107 and see if it is bad and needs to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Connie August 30, 2014 for Model Number ler7848dq1 Hi I bought this dryer used it worked the first twenty minutes then it quit heating. I tried a new heating fuse, that didn't work. Could it be the pig tail we had to put my old one on to fit in the socket on the wall I was going to order element next I just don't know. thanks
1 Answer Connie, You will want to test at the heating element to see if the heater has 240 vac coming to it. If there is 240 vac then the issue will be with the heater. Read More...
Joe T. August 29, 2014 for Model Number MEDC200XW1 My dryer runs but no heat. I have checked all thermostats and they are all closed. I checked the heating element and got a reading of 9.7 ohms. Voltage to the dryer is 242v and there is good air flow. I have also checked the contacts on the timer and I am getting a good reading across the terminals when they are required to be closed. WHAT ELSE TO DO? And could it still be the heat element?
1 Answer Hello Joe, The components in th4e heating circuit are the harness, timer, thermal cutoff, cycling thermostat, high limit thermostat, the heating element, and the centrifugal switch in the motor assembly. If you have verified the visible components, you should break the circuit by pulling the solid red wire from the thermal cutoff. This will allow you to see which leg of voltage you have lost. If you have voltage on the solid red wire, this proves the timer is passing L1. You will then need to suspect the centrifugal switch in the motor assembly not passing L2. Read More...
Floyd August 24, 2014 for Model Number TEDX540RQ1 My dryer was working ok but now it wont dry the clothes. Could it be the heating element?
1 Answer Hello Floyd! Yes, it could possibly be the element. You'll need to first make sure that a home breaker hasn't tripped and your dryer is still getting a full 240v. Make sure the dryer and home venting isn't kinked or clogged. If all is ok you'll need to test the element and thermostats for continuity, they should read closed. Hope this helps information you. Thanks. Read More...
Gilbert July 14, 2014 for Model Number Ned5100tq1 I replaced the thermal fuse as well as the cycling thermostat and also the cut off thermal and still no heat. Do you think I need to replace the heating element ?
1 Answer Hello Gilbert. Test the element. It should read closed for continuity. 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...
1 Answer Hello John, The heating element should read between 8 to 15 ohms of resistance for the 279838. Read More...
Randy June 06, 2014 for Model Number rex5634pq0 I have a dryer that does not fully dry a load in one cycle. I have checked and the exhaust line is totally clear. I am not sure can it be a limit switch problem or maybe can the element be getting weak as it is been in use for about 7 years I have used my meter to run a test to see what temp I get when it is drying a load. Seems to cycle in a range from 130 high to a low of 119 but at the end of a load some clothes are still damp at the end of a full cycle in the auto sense mode. I also have 2 other machines in 2 other apartments that have the same problem It seems that all 3 are doing the same thing and all vents have been cleaned multiple times so I am sure that it is not an air flow problem.
1 Answer Hello Randy. Check the blower wheel in the units. Also, check the voltage coming to the dryer. The heaters do not get weak over time. 99% of the time, it is an air flow issue. A way to test is to run without the vent hooked up and see if it dries. If so, vent is the issue. Also, check the temp switch, it could be stuck on low heat. Read More...