Rob December 07, 2013 for Model Number 110.66812690 I replaced the heating element on this dryer less then a yeaar ago and now it has stoped heating again. Did I just get a bad element or could there be something else that made it burn out so quickly?
1 Answer Hello Rob. 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...
Rose December 06, 2013 for Model Number MEDC400VW0 The dryer was working then it stopped. The dryer was very hot. The top of the dryer was hot. It took quite a long time to cool off. I unplugged it/ The next day I plugged it back in and tried to get the dryer to work but it would not turn back on. However, when I tried to turn the dryer on I could hear a faint noise in the dryer like it wanted to turn on but could not. I'm not sure what's caused this issue. Please help
1 Answer Rose, Your dryer has a thermal fuse WP3392519 mounted on the blower housing. If the temperature rises above 195 dgrs. the fuse opens and eliminates the power to the motor, and the dryer won't start or run. You'll want to check and make sure the venting and vent hood are not clogged with lint or kinked, the lint filter is clean. You'll also want to remove the power and remove the rear panel from the dryer, remove the heater element assembly 279838 and check to make sure the element did not short out. Replace the thermal fuse and check the dryer for heat and operation. Read More...
Brenda December 01, 2013 for Model Number REX3514pq0 This is my second dryer that just quit heating up. My first dryer went twice, and I replaced the heating element twice. I then received a new to me dryer about 5-6 months ago, and now this dryer wont heat up either. Could this just be my luck with dryers or could there be something else going on?
1 Answer Hello Brenda. It sounds like the venting system is clogged or kinked or is to long. 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...
Rod November 26, 2013 for Model Number REX6634RQ1 I noticed the dryer had run for over an hour. I checked the timer and it did not move. I checked the heat element. It was not heating up. I replaced timer-no help. I checked element leads outside the element box. Had 240 v. Then I removed the box and checked the element wires as they came through the box. 240 v. Would the bad element cause the timer not to run???
Soledad A November 22, 2013 for Model Number 279838 I repaired the heating element because it was blown out and not working. Unit will still not work.
1 Answer Soledad, If the heating element has been replaced but it is still not working then you will want to check the continuity of the thermal fuse and the hi limit thermostat that is on the side of the heating element. Read More...
Randall November 18, 2013 for Model Number LER4634EQ1 Model # LER4634EQ1 | type#122-00 |120/240 volts Dryer runs, timer works, it spins. The only thing that's not working is the heat. For a long time, the dryer would usually take two full cycles to get a full load of clothes dry. Now it doesn't heat up at all. I checked to ensure the duct was free of being clogged. At this point I am trying to determine if it is one of two things: Thermal Fuse, or Heating Element. Just really wanting to make sure I don't spend money unnecessarily on the Heating Element if all it needs is the much cheaper Thermal Fuse. Any help and advice would be appreciated! -Randall
1 Answer Hello Randall. 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...
Lloyd J. November 03, 2013 for Model Number 110.64732400 My Dryer wasn't producing any heat and following the Appliance PartsPros.com video, I checked the Heating Element in the Dryer to find out if it was blown. The element was in fact blown and I've been able to find the replacement part on the website (Whirlpool Part Number: AP3094254, compatible with my Kenmore Part Number: 8565582) but I'm not sure if I need to replace the Hi-Limit Thermostat and the Dryer Cycling Thermostat... I tested both of them with a tester but couldn't tell whether they were working or not.... am I doing something wrong? I found the replace Thermostats for both of these on the website.
1 Answer Hello Lloyd, The meter should be put on the lowest resistance scale to read the thermostats. If they are good, they should read nearly the same as touching the two leads together. This is an indication of continuity. There willl be no substantial resistance through them as you read through a good heating element. They weill either be opened, (when hot), or closed. If they read opened when cold, they are bad. Read More...
Barbie October 28, 2013 Dryer does not get hot to dry clothes vents are all clean you can feel the air inside when you open the door its cold is it the heater element that needs to be replaced ?
1 Answer Hello Barbie. 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...
Stubbs81 October 26, 2013 for Model Number LEQ8000JQ4 Will the AP3094254 replace the heating element that is broken?
1 Answer Hello Stubbs81, 279838 is the correct heating element for the model number you listed. Read More...
Danny October 15, 2013 for Model Number medc400vwo How can you tell when your heating element is bad?
1 Answer Hello Danny. If testing on a meter and it reads open for continuity, it is bad. Read More...