2006-06-11 05:21:53 · 14 answers · asked by mickey_boo_july22 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
1. Unplug the machine.
2. Get access to the heating elements, either in the back by removing the panel (10-12 screws) or by removing the access panel under the door.(Depends upon which model/mfg).
3. Clean ALL the lint out of the compartment.
4. Look at the heating elements. If they look like they're burnt, they are.
5. Use yellow pages and call local appliance parts distributor.
6. Give him make, model and serial # of your machine.
7. Pick up and pay for parts.
8. Replace Heater elements.
9. Put machine back together and enjoy yourself.
10. Now you know why appliance repair costs so much on the labor.
2006-06-11 06:34:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the answer if it is electric!
Take the back off the dryer... find the heat element... there will be several wires coming off of it! MARK THESE WIRES SO YOU KNOW WHERE TO PUT THEM BACK TO. The heat element will have a couple screws holding it in place. Remove the heat element. You will prob find that the coil (looks like a spring) is broken. using a pair of pliers, twist the ends of the coil together where it is broken. Twist them good! Put it back, hook up all the wires, and wa-la you have heat!
2006-06-11 05:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by and,or,nand,nor 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your home store, you can find a heat recovery sytem. All it does is connect to the exhaust hose and trap lint in a water bath, and the heat goes in the room. Costs about $10 Then there will be no vent to the outside. you just clean out the basket regularly. This is for electric only, gas needs to be vented but there are more expensive kits for gas.
2006-06-11 05:30:02 · answer #3 · answered by home improvement at its best 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check the heating elements - some or all are likely broken.
2006-06-11 05:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by rb42redsuns 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check to make sure your vent isn't clogged with lint....if it's still not heating then you will need the elements replaced.
2006-06-11 05:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by WyattEarp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like the heating element has gone out of it. call a repairman unless you know how to replace this yourself.
2006-06-11 07:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by just m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't want to heat your home with all that moisture laden dryer air.
2006-06-11 08:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by neil diamond 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need a new heating element.
2006-06-11 05:24:22 · answer #8 · answered by April S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the lint compartment cleaned out? That may be your problem...
2006-06-11 05:24:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hit this one as hard as you can, and go buy a new one
2006-06-11 05:25:13 · answer #10 · answered by __ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋