Rebecca August 18, 2023 for Model Number 279838 I ordered the element but not the package with the fuses and stuff that cold of come with it and it is the fuse that was bad can I order just that fuse (I guess that's what you would call it)
Bj June 30, 2023 for Model Number LDE212 Hello I have a Maytag dryer LDE212 and I'm trying to figure out what could possibly be wrong with so that I can purchase the part to fix the issue, which is it has stop getting hot and is taking longer to dry a load of cloths, it's just getting warm now I'm thinking it might be the heating element or thermal fuse, please help..
1 Answer BJ, Test the heating element to make sure that it is getting 240 Vac. If it is then this will be a faulty element and will need to be replaced. Read More...
John May 26, 2023 for Model Number WED49STBW1 MY DRY STOPPED DOING ANYTHING, I REPLACED THE DRYER THERMAL FUSE AND CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THERE WAS NO OBSTRUCTION IN THE EXHAUST HOSE OR THE DRYER. TURNED THE DRYER ON AND RAN TO CHECK FOR GOOD EXHAUST AND HEAT. EVERYTHING NORMAL. MY WIFE STARTED DRYING CLOTHES AND THE THERMAL FUSE BLEW AGAIN. WHAT IS MY NEXT STEP?
Jerre Sims March 15, 2023 for Model Number Maytag MEDX500BWI, OEM Part 279838 Order my heating element, but I noticed it has a red diagonal line on it. I replaced the element, However, using my multimeter, I am getting low continuity and OL on resistance. Is the element no good or faulty?
1 Answer Jerre, If the element is showing open Line then this would be a faulty element. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Thomas, open the dryer door and check the edge of the front panel opening for the drum. Read More...
Mary March 03, 2023 for Model Number WED5300VW0 My dryer is getting too hot. I noticed that when I opened the door of the dryer that I could see an element glowing orange even though the door was open. When I reached toward the holes where it was lit up it was crazy hot. It went off only when I turned the knob to air only. Is this a thermostat problem?
1 Answer Mary, You could have one of a few different part failures. The timer WP8566184 could have shorted contacts. Check the motor 279827 centrifugal switch to see if it has malfunctioned. Lastly, check the heating element 279838 as it may be shorted. Read More...
Uncle Ernie October 13, 2022 for Model Number WED4850HW0 Hello, My dryer trips the circuit breaker over 50% of the time I use it. However if I adjust the heat setting to "Fluff, no heat" it will run continuously and not trip the breaker. What do you suggest I do next? Thank you in advance!
1 Answer Uncle Ernie, it would be recommended that the voltage supply (240VAC) is checked to ensure wiring is correct. If the power cord is applying voltage properly, the next step would be unplugging the power cord and identifying where there is a ground on the L1 side of the heater. This would either be on the heating element side of the timer or going to the temperature selector as these components would not be operating during an air fluff cycle. Read More...
Bob August 28, 2022 for Model Number 110.70722990 Hello, I have a KENMORE 70 Series MODEL # 110.70722990 GAS dryer and have erratic drying (heating) problems. It will start to get hot and then cuts off within a few minutes. I have read up on the Thermal fuse, High limiter thermostat, High limiter T/stat etc and My question is do I have a HEATING ELEMENT as well in a GAS dryer ?? I can see a small flame when its heating up so is there an igniter as well inside the Burner Can ??? Thanks Bob
1 Answer Bob, Yes, you do have an electric ignitor that glows and ignites the gas. I would also recommend checking the venting system to make sure you have enough airflow. The problem described sounds a lot like an airflow issue. Read More...
Richard W July 24, 2022 for Model Number WED5300VW0 I changed the heating element in the dryer, and it is still not heating. What could be the problem?
1 Answer Richard, You will want to check the high limit thermostat and the thermal fuse located on the side of the heater housing to make sure that they have continuity. If they are good then also check the cycling thermostat located on the blower housing. If all the thermostats are good then go to the timer and disconnect the red wire. Once it is disconnected then you can turn the dryer on and test the terminal on the timer that the red wire came off of for 120 Vac. If there is no power then the timer will be the issue and if there is power then check the wire to chassis ground for 120 vac. If there is not power on the wire then check wiring all the way back to the motor and if the wiring is good then the motor will need to be replaced. Read More...
Cindy May 03, 2022 for Model Number maddiecindy@gmail.com I replaced the heating element successfully. My dryer dried 2 batches and quit heating. please advise.
1 Answer Cindy, We will need to have the model number for your dryer to be able to assist with your question. Read More...