Model # is LER7646DQ1
2006-06-29 13:29:16 · 6 answers · asked by candicorn5000 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Before changing the heater element use an ohm meter (aka multimeter or volt/ohm meter) and check the element. With the dryer unplugged you should get less than 25 ohms resistance (generally most elements are about 10-12 ohms) across the element connectors...
...then check to see if you get any reading across the from the element to the element case (the metal box the element is in if it is enclosed or the frame if the element is a the wrap-around type behind the drum)... you should get a very high resistance (2+ Meg-ohms on a digital meter) otherwise the element has shorted to ground and not only will it not dry it is dangerous...
See DavidC & Schmod's posts as they offer solid tips too...
LATE ADDITION:
donley z, brings up a go point which also reminded me that the 1st thing that you should check (after the breaker) is the connection of the power cord to the power block (usually behind a cover plate near where the power cord enters the back of the dryer)... frequently the conections loosen and the wire will burn off letting the motor run but not supplying power to both sides of the heater element (power to 1 side = no heat)...
2006-06-29 17:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by Nitrox Frogy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It may not have been the heating element, the thermostat also control the dryers heat. No easy way to tell you how to check that though, sorry, Good Luck
2006-06-29 13:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by rookiewriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all your previous answers are great but i had a similar problem,dryer turns but no heat,checked everything ,all was well in the dryer but my fuse/circuit box trip one side of the dryer outlet so the heating element would not work. so check your breakers or fuses to see if any are blown or tripped. good luck.
2006-06-29 22:42:42 · answer #3 · answered by donley z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly bad limit switch on dryer exhaust collector box. Has two wires to it. Its a round thermo-disc with an oval base, mounted with two screws.
2006-06-29 14:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a great diagnostic website: http://www.repairclinic.com/0003.asp
It asks all the right questions & helps you diagnose it yourself.
If you need parts, you can order it directly from the site.
Good Luck!
2006-06-29 14:18:49 · answer #5 · answered by 'Schmod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thermal fuse....if your filter is below the door the fuse is behind the door on the bottom of machine... if you filter is on top the fuse is behind the back wall..both on the air duct. they are only a few bucks
2006-06-29 13:35:18 · answer #6 · answered by fadded 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋