2006-09-13 14:23:55 · 14 answers · asked by Stace 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
The heating element (a big metal loop behind the drum) probably died. A friend of mine opened up her drier and was able to buy a new one and install it herself. Just go to http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/ and you should be able to find a new part specifically for your drier.
BTW, they have great customer service, so if you can't find the part on the site just give them a call.
2006-09-13 14:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by Trixie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had this happen 4 times in one year. I paid 80 dollars each time to get it fixed. It was burnt out wires that caused each. The last repairman finally asked me why I was wasting all that money on fixing a 30 year old dryer. I decided the next time the wiring blew (just one month after the last time it was fixed) that I would do what he suggested, and bought a new one. So I learned that...
The heat quits because either some wires have burnt out, or the thermostat has gone. Either is a fairly expensive fix. It's just easier to buy new...and presumably you can get another 30 years out of it.
2006-09-13 14:28:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably need a new dryer unless you can get someone to renovate your old one. I did and it cost only half the cost of a new dryer and at this time, I think it has already lasted longer than if I got a new one and it's still going strong.
2006-09-13 14:26:56 · answer #3 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably the heating coil is burnt out but it may have just come unpluged. If shot expect to pay around $75-100 for parts
2006-09-13 14:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by Joe R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heating unit when south time to get a new unit or check the vent hose make sure it is clear
2006-09-13 14:25:04 · answer #5 · answered by rapid57702 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heating element is out
2006-09-13 14:25:41 · answer #6 · answered by ROSEY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's electric you probably need a new heating coil. They are not that expensive and relatively easy to install.
2006-09-13 14:26:41 · answer #7 · answered by CuervoBMed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the heating coil went
2006-09-13 14:25:29 · answer #8 · answered by Rain S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the breakers and wires are fixed whith the fuses and box and you vent aren't trapped.
2006-09-13 14:26:46 · answer #9 · answered by bret f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either the vent is clogged or the heatin element is busted.
2006-09-13 14:26:22 · answer #10 · answered by Fadhl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋