Simple.
You need a new heating element. It's common for those to go bad. Just be thankful it's not heating and not spinning. Then you have a major problem.
2006-08-14 12:55:20
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answered by Anonymous
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Dryers have an automatic cycle. What this means is that the timer will not advance until the dryer has dried the cloths long enough so the exhaust temp is hot enough to cycle the thermostat. So the smaller the load the sooner the dryer shuts off.
If you have a electric dryer, start the dryer, let it operate for 30 seconds, open the door and look inside. If you see a red glow the heating element is working. If it is working check your exhaust vent, it is plugged. If you have no glow, it could be as simple as a fuse ( it takes 110 volts to run, 220 volts to heat). If the fuse's are OK, then you have either a bad heating element, thermostat, or a wire burnt off.
If your dryer is gas it works the same way with a gas burner in place of the heating element but requiring only 110vac.
The front of the dryer will have bottom cover over the front or a small covered inspection hole on the left side near the floor. Start your dryer and listen for a click from underneath as you start the dryer. If you hear the loud click, look through the inspection hole. If you don't get a red glow with in 20 seconds you have a bad igniter.If you don't get a loud click the dryer is not calling for heat, which could be a bad thermostat, timer or wire. If the dryer burner lights you may have a plugged exhaust vent.
Good luck
2006-08-14 16:46:04
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answered by michael d 1
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Sounds like the heating element is not coming on. If it is gas it should have an igniter that has to reach a certain temperature before the gas valve opens. Open the front of the dryer to where the heating element is and clean it with a vacuum set on reverse (blow) to move all the lint out of the way. Now vacuum whatever you can reach. Turn the dryer on and see if the igniter comes on (it will glow very brightly). If that is all that it was the gas will ignite and you are in business.
If you have an electric dryer - similar problem with the heating element not coming on but entirely different to fix it. first check the circuit panel. Dryers work on 220 but the motor is 110 so it is possible to have one of the 2 legs be tripped, especially if it was wired with 2 different breakers rather than 1 tied together.
If that isn't it call a repairman as anything else is beyond simple repairs.
2006-08-14 12:57:29
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answered by smgray99 7
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The newer models may have a combination dial which incorporates both the timer and the heater element electrical wiring. You may have to call a store who sells Whirlpool to find out for sure and talk to a repairman.
2006-08-14 14:40:22
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answered by Anonymous
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call whirlpool (roper). see about the warranty as well. Sounds like a the heater element may be out and the timer might be out as well. Just give them a call and see what they say. Also see if you have oit off of air dry (I know that is a dumb response but everyone has those kinds of days, lol)
2006-08-14 12:56:25
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answered by quikone2 3
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I had the same problem. I had the dyer too close to the wall and the lint hose was kinked. I moved it away from the wall and cleaned the trapped lint out of it and now it works fine. I don't know about your dial though. Good luck...
2006-08-14 13:15:22
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answered by Julie W 1
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Hi, had the same problem It's your thermostat. Depends what kind of dryer you have sometimes they get stuck open or closed . best bet is to replace the thermostat or if you can find it on the back of your dryer try holding a lighter to it maybe it will click back . I did the lighter thing, my appliance guy told me about that trick.
2006-08-14 12:59:36
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answered by Anonymous
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make sure you don't have a blown fuse most dryers run on 120 and heat on 240 volts a blown fuse would allow it to run and blow but not heat. or you could have a bad element and/or timer there is a lot of things it could be but first make sure it is getting 240 volts of electric
2006-08-18 03:10:37
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answered by Anonymous
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it sounds like the timer has failed, this is a major part which if your dryer is a year old should be under warranty, it isnt something you can fix yourself
gone are the old days when everything lasted forever
2006-08-14 12:58:58
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answered by Anonymous
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it sounds like the heater element inside the unit has stopped working . if it is still under warranty contact company you bought from or contact electrical repairs as element is not hard to replace
2006-08-14 13:57:34
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answered by dragon 1
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