Paul H. May 08, 2012 for Model Number LER4634EQ1 My dryer will blow but not heat and the timer doesn't seem to move is this because its not heating. Do I need the heating element or a timer?
1 Answer Hello Paul. Yes, the timer issue can be because of the no heat. 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 279838 and thermostats 279816 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...
Lt May 06, 2012 for Model Number RED4440VQ1 How do you properly clean the venting system of the Roper dryer model # RED4440VQ1 ?
1 Answer Hi LT. Start by removing power and pulling the unit out. Remove the back. Remove the left vertical blower wheel cover and the int filter 2- screws under the handle. This will allow you to lift up and slide the lint chute assy part # W11117429 out for cleaning. Use a shop vac to clean the blower wheel collects debris under and in the blower wheel. Then you remove the top by using a putty knife to release the 2-front upper panel corner release tabs approx. 2-3"in from the corners. Lift the top and support it back. Remove the 2-5/16" bolts holding on the inside front panel top half area onto the cabinet. Then lift up and off the panel from the front cabinet. Then reach in from the lower front and release the belt from the pulley tension. Use the slack of the belt to be able to carry the drum out from the front of the cabinet. Then clean all the lint from around the motor from suffocating it altogether. Clean, clean, clean....Make sure the vent is entirely clear and not restricted. Make sure the outside vent cap / hood is opening and closing properly 4-5x /yr. so lint and moisture does not back up and create a restriction causing these issues. Reassemble and make sure the belt routing is exactly correct as before removing it. Thank You. Read More...
Jose April 30, 2012 for Model Number 110 608 02990 I just replaced the heating element and the dryer still will not heat. It spins, blows strong, but will not heat. What would be the next logical step? Could it be the Thermastat? I cannot find a fuse if it has one to check. Thank you.
1 Answer Hello Jose. 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 thermostats 279816 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...
Tim April 28, 2012 for Model Number part numbers 279838 I got new dryer heating element but when I put in there wasn't heat.
1 Answer Hello Tim. 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 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...
Raelynn April 24, 2012 My heating element went out but the timer still works. However my dryer doesn't turn off when it runs out of time, why?
1 Answer Hello Raelynn. If the dryer does not stop on the off position on the unit, you will need to replace the timer WP8299778. Read More...
Brandon April 22, 2012 for Model Number EED4100SQO Dryer runs but will not heat. I found that if I reset the breaker the dryer will start heating but will eventually stop heating again, then I have to reset the breaker and it will start drying. Should I replace the Heating element?
1 Answer Hello Brandon. If reseting the breaker causes the dryer to start heating, then you will need to replace the breaker in the home. The breaker is getting weak and not properly powering the dryer. Hope this helps. Read More...
Sue March 14, 2012 for Model Number WGD5200VQ Our gas dryer no longer heats up to dry the clothes. First the automatic drying cycles seemed to quit working, so we are using the timed drying. I have removed and cleaned the vent hoses (not the problem), checked to see if the ignitor is working (it glows orange), yet we don't seem to get any real heat anymore. It acts like the dryer is "drying" the clothes on an air fluff mode, but it is on a regular heat setting, and it takes hours to dry one load. What is the next step? Will this be an extensive repair or is it something we can fix ourselves? Should I just plan to buy a new dryer?
1 Answer Hello Sue. You will need to test the thermostats W11050897 and the flame sensor WP338906 and make sure they are good. They should read closed for continuity. Also, check the igniter and make sure it is getting hot enough to light the gas. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter for the testing procedures. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Rick March 10, 2012 for Model Number 110.88752790. 88752 On a Kenmore stack unit both the blower and the heating coils is not working. I am thinking about getting the element and thermal fuse but what would cause the dryer to not blow any air at all? Is the blower fan powered by a belt? The drum turns fine.
1 Answer Hello Rick. Sounds like the blower wheel WP696426 probably has gotten something in it and isn't turning. This is going to take a disassembly to determine the cause. You see, the blower wheel is on the motor shaft, so if the drum turns, the motor is turning. I wouldn't get the thermal fuse because if it blows, the dryer will be dead. The heating issue could be the thermal cutout, the heating element WP279843, the high limit thermostat WP696426, the cycling thermostat WP3398128, the timer, or the centrifical switch in the motor 279827. You can test these 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 Also, here is an excellent repair manual: Whirlpool Dryer Do-It-Yourself repair manual 677818L Read More...
Clint February 19, 2012 for Model Number ler4634eq2 - whirlpool How many ohms of resistance should be across the heating element?
1 Answer Hello Clint. The element 279838 should read between 35-70 ohms or closed for continuity. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Glenda February 16, 2012 for Model Number 11064632301 I bought the Hi-limit thermostat, Dryer thermal and the dryer thermal cut off kit and my dryer is not producing heat do you have any idea why?
1 Answer Hi Glenda. The volt/ohm meter is part # WB27T10549. Use this to see what each component value is. Here is a link on how to use the meter. You will need full 240 vac to the heater element that needs to ohm closed. If the heater is open or shorted it will not heat. Part # 279838. Make sure it is not shorted to chassis ground. The dryer motor part # 279827, running will close an internal centrifugal switch when it is up to speed to supply the other/half of the 240 vac ( 120 vac) to one side of the heater. You may feel better comfortably with a local qualified tech. to assist. You will need to find and use the supplied wiring diagram in the unit behind the timer or in a folded sheet in the cabinet. Thank You. Read More...