Bud November 24, 2016 for Model Number LER4634JQO What type of tools are required to replace heating element?
Lindajean November 21, 2016 We received our new element for the dryer but it is still blowing cold air. What would be the next step?
1 Answer Linda Jean, You will want to check the thermostats to make sure that they have continuity. If there is no continuity then the thermostat is faulty and would need replaced. If they do have continuity then There are 2 components other than the thermostats which would cause the heating element not to work. First is the motor and second the timer. The best option is to disconnect the power to the unit and access the heating element. Disconnect one wire that is going to the heating element, preferably the one on the thermostat side. Plug the unit back up and using a multimeter you will want to turn the dryer on and test for 120 vac at the terminal on the heater where the wire was disconnected. What this will do is eliminate the heater element itself and the motor. If there is 120 vac at this point then you know the heater is good and the motor is good because the other 120 vac coming through the thermostats is the timer side of the circuit. If there is not 120 vac at that point then you will want to test the other terminal on the heater and check for 120 vac. If there is not 120 vac then the motor would be bad . Read More...
Becky November 18, 2016 for Model Number EED4400WQ0 I took the heating element out and doesn't seem to be broken in any way. Should I try something else first. Dryer is not heating and occasionally continues to run.
1 Answer Becky, You will want to check the thermal fuse and thermostats for continuity. If there are any of them that do not have continuity then they are defective and would need replaced. If this checks ok then the issue would likely be caused by a bad centrifugal switch on the motor since the unit continues to run. Read More...
Kellie November 09, 2016 for Model Number LER3624JQO My dryer runs but doesn't heat up at all. Is it the heating element or could it be something else? If it isn't the heating element what else could it be?
1 Answer Kellie, While the heating element could be the issue there are some other things that you will want to check first. Test the thermal fuse and the high limit thermostat which are located on the side of the heater housing and see if they have continuity. If they do not then this will be the issue. If they check ok then There are 2 components other than the thermostats which would cause the heating element not to work. First is the motor and second the timer. The best option is to disconnect the power to the unit and access the heating element. Disconnect one wire that is going to the heating element, preferably the one on the thermostat side. Plug the unit back up and using a multimeter you will want to turn the dryer on and test for 120 vac at the terminal on the heater where the wire was disconnected. What this will do is eliminate the heater element itself and the motor. If there is 120 vac at this point then you know the heater is good and the motor is good because the other 120 vac coming through the thermostats is the timer side of the circuit. If there is not 120 vac at that point then you will want to test the other terminal on the heater and check for 120 vac. If there is not 120 vac then the motor would be bad . Read More...
Shavonda November 07, 2016 for Model Number Estate whirlpool dryer I bought a new heating element and I put it on,but my dryer isn't getting hot.Would else should I do?
1 Answer Hello Shavonda. 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...
Jeff November 06, 2016 for Model Number WED5300SQ0 How do you tell wether the heating element is bad?
1 Answer Jeff, Unless the element is physically broken then you can test it for resistance but normally a bad element will be broken. Read More...
Pat October 26, 2016 for Model Number WED5100SQ0 Hello, great website! My dryer is not turning off. The timer will cycle past the OFF position and onto the next drying cycle (Permanent Press, Delicate, etc...) When you open the door it is cool inside. I have not checked the lint hose yet, but the discharge vent on the outside is clear. It will continue to run until we open the dryer door.
1 Answer Pat, With the timer cycling past the off position and going to the next cycle then this would be a issue with the timer on the unit. Read More...
Karen October 24, 2016 for Model Number Model #11066702690 KENMORE Residential Dryer It takes several cycles (3-4s time on moderate loads) to dry anything. The dryer does get hot early on on the permanent press setting only but still does not dry. I have already cleaned the lint filter and hose. I am wondering if I need to replace the heating element or the thermostat? Or both? Thanks!
1 Answer Karen, You will want to check the venting to the outside of your home which would be the most likely cause for the unit to take so long to dry. The other thing would be a bad cycling thermostat which is part number WP3387134. Read More...
Tommy September 25, 2016 for Model Number WED5100VQ1 My dryer runs fine but no heat. Based on your suggestions I checked heater, all three thermostats and thermal fuse for continuity and they all look good.What else should I look for the heating problem. Thank You TOMMY
1 Answer Hello Tommy. Next step is to test for power from the motor to the heater and from the timer to the heater. 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...
Betty Martin September 18, 2016 My dryer only has one wire to connect to the heating element although there are two prongs on it just like in the video ???? Will it still work with just one wire connection?
1 Answer Betty, In the case that there is only one wire going to the element, there would normally be a thermostat that is attached to the other terminal in which the wires go to the thermal fuse then to the thermostat and then the thermostat connects to it. If it is set up like this then it would work. If there is absolutely nothing attached to the other terminal then it would not work. Read More...