Last night, the timer stopped working on our clothes dryer and it ran all night. Now it is not heating up when it runs. I have never repaired a clothes dryer; but, would like to give it a shot before calling a repair man. What should I check in diagnosing this problem? Any best guesses on what the problem is would help.
Clothes Dryer Not Heating Up After Running All Night
Dec 10, 2003
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Gas or Electric?
Electric dryer, I presume? The thermal fuse. The dryer should have a wiring diagram on the back or under the top panel.
Bob
Hi,
Electric...from the FAQ sections...
Q - My electric dryer runs but will not heat, what could stop my dryer from heating ?
A - Things that could stop a electric dryer from heating:
- house fuse or breaker... - heating element ... - burnt wire ... - thermostats ... thermal fuse ( not all models )... - motor heat switch ... - timer ... - selector switch ... - burnt power cord/plug ...
A ohm meter test for these parts is here...
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From gas sections...
Q - My gas dryer will not heat, what could stop my dryer from heating ?
A - Things that could stop a gas dryer from heating:
- glow bar igniter ... - thermal fuse ( not all models ) ... - coil on the gas valve ... - gas valve ... - thermostats ... - motor heat switch ... - timer ... - selector switch ... - sensor ...
A page for checking gas dryers is here...
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Many timer cycles ( like auto ) will not advance/move without the heat working.
jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
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