Whirlpool Electric Dryer - No Heat

Apr 15, 2006 2 Replies
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Thanks ahead to the appliance repair gurus!



Problem: Electric Dryer - No Heat Make: Whirlpool Model#: LE5650XMW2



Troubleshooting steps taken:


  1. Replaced heating element and thermal fuse.
  2. Checked ventilation and dryer is venting fine.

I noticed a sticker on the back of the dryer saying that if thermal cutoff is open, then replace. I removed the thermal cutoff and tested with ohmmeter and it's closed. I did notice that the thermal cutoff part had a slight "rattle" when shaken - don't know if this is normal or not. Where to go from here? Everything else works fine, motor spins, timer works, etc.



Thanks much!



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Take your meter and measure voltage Line-to-Line at the dryer. Do this with the machine running and set for Heat. Should measure 240V. If you read something else (like ZERO), the breaker/fuse is probably open on one side.

Jim

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Hi,

A copy:

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 ( needs 2! )... - 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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