1 Answer Hello Melinda. 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...
Tom December 12, 2012 for Model Number Whirlpool Ultimate Care II Electric Dryer Model LEQ8858JQ1 I ordered a new Heating Element # WPL 279838. Using the Video I replaced it without a question. I still had no heat. I ordered the fuse - WPL 3392519 AND the Thermostat WPL 39777767. Using the repair video they went in without a hitch. I still have no heat. I cleaned the dryer vent area as well as I could with my hand and the wall vent as well. I replaced the silver accodian hose as well. I still have no heat. On the element repair video there were two red wires and a brown/rust colored one. I only had two red wires. I connected one to the heating element and the other to the thermostat. Is this an issue? What are other reasons the dryer is not working?
1 Answer Hello Tom. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Make sure the heater and the thermostat are connected together and then 1 red wire is on heater and the other is on the thermostat. Read More...
Bryan Norman December 08, 2012 for Model Number LEC8858EQ0 I just replaced my heating element, but still not receiving any heat. I know the outlet is providing enough power as I had another dryer plugged into it and it was working fine. Is it possible the thermostat is bad as well? The heating element that I pulled out was half black, so I figured that was surely the problem. Also is it possible to plug the terminals incorrectly? If so, how do I determine which quick connect goes on which terminal? Please let me know if there is something else I need to try. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
1 Answer Hello Bryan, it is likely you have a blown thermal fuse WP3392519 or hi limit thermostat 279816. Normally clogged or ristricted venting can cause this so, it's important that you check all your venting and clean as necessary. Here's a link to help you determine if anything further could be wrong. Hope this helps! http://www.appliancepartspros.com/repair-help/dryer-repair-help.html#electric Read More...
Tina December 05, 2012 for Model Number rex3514rq0 I just received the heating element I ordered and replaced it. The video for replacing it was great and everything went smooth. my question is when I turned dryer on it smelled hot. I assume it is because it's new (like when you purchase a new heater). Am I correct?
1 Answer Hello Tina! Yes, when you first install a new heating element the dryer can put off an odor for a short period of time after starting it. Thanks. Read More...
Steve December 04, 2012 for Model Number 11064632300 Will a bad heating element cause it to not shut off?
1 Answer Hello Steve. Yes, if the unit is not heating, the timer motor does not receive power to advance. Read More...
Mike December 03, 2012 for Model Number Whirlpool ler5636eq0 dryer Hi, I have no heat from my dryer. I opened the back panel and the terminal block at the top center is burnt on the 240v lug. The red wire burned up from the block to the lug and down and inch or two. I have continuity across the thermal fuse and the heat element, but only 10 ohms across the element with the fuse disconnected. Any suggestions? Thanks! Mike K.
1 Answer Hello Mike. Based on the information you provided, you will need to replace the terminal block and then repair the burnt wire on the unit. There was a loose connection to cause this issue with the unit. Read More...
Lisa November 26, 2012 for Model Number Roper Dryer REX3514RQ0 My dryer blows cold air and its not getting hot. Could it be the heating element?
1 Answer Hello Lisa. 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...
Marshall J November 25, 2012 for Model Number teds840pq1 It takes a very long time to dry cloths and towels. Much longer than before. Could part of the heat element be burned out?
1 Answer Hello Marshall J. 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...
Suznne November 19, 2012 for Model Number kenmore 100 I watched the heating element video. I am not sure why but my dryer only had 2 connectors connected to the heating element. Am I looking at the right replacement part?
1 Answer Hello Suznne. We will need your model number to help you with this. Please post your model number with a new question on the parts page. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx Read More...
Keith November 16, 2012 for Model Number 110.67832791 I removed the back panel on my dryer and found it to only have two wires instead of three. I removed the element and inspected it closely and did not see any problem with shorting. However heavy fabrics such as jeans have problems getting fully dry. Is it possible the third wire somehow got hidden back up in the wiring harness?
1 Answer Hello Keith. No, it is correct. 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...