2006-09-24 06:19:39 · 10 answers · asked by huyluong2000 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The dryer uses multiple thermostats to regulate the temperature. When the temperature is higher than the preset limit of a particular thermostat, the thermostat breaks the circuit and the heater goes off. When the temperature cools enough, the thermostat closes the circuit again and the heat can come on.
If a thermostat fails, it may prevent the heat from coming on, This happens because the thermostat does not close the circuit when the temperature falls below the operating temperature of the switch. It is a simple matter to test a thermostat; it should show continuity when the switch is cool and no continuity when it is warmer than its rated temperature.
These thermostats are more susceptible to failure than the heating element and usually not near as expensive to replace.
You may want to identify the brand of your dryer for more specific repair instructions .
2006-09-24 07:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by Tim Taylor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to your "clothes" dryer , in older applications they generally use two fuses or breakers-one for the tumbler to turn and the other for heat. With newer technology, usually one 50 amp breaker for the whole thing! If that isn't the case then your heating element has gone bad. Best to get a repairman if you don't know what your doing! It's 220v you're playing with!
2006-09-28 02:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
also in an electric dryer there is a fuse link that will fail causing
no energy going to the element and the thermostat will fail causing the same issue, i have changed these two items at least three to one element and also you might want to look at the switch that is labeled heat/ fluff or something of that nature as it could have failed
2006-09-24 06:34:08 · answer #3 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the most comon problem in this area is the heater element has burned out. this is sometimes a rough job to replace labor wise. cost of the element should be no more than 75 buck. some of the elements are easy depends on the model dryer you have.
2006-09-24 07:02:26 · answer #4 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be an air blockage, make sure nothing is in the way on the outside part, then make sure there isn't a blockage in the tube... then you might have to check into whether the heating element is still working.
2006-09-24 06:29:32 · answer #5 · answered by withallthesethings 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
replace the heating element. get the model # off of it and order the element. Put in on yourself. it is one of the easiest things you will ever do. have a friend show you where the element is located on your dryer then just replace it
2006-09-24 06:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by Billy T 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried taking the back off and cleaning out the lint? The lint gets built up after time, this has worked for me. It's amazing how much lint gets in there, real fire hazard.
2006-09-24 06:50:02 · answer #7 · answered by dutchessdog1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's probably time to get a new one.
2006-09-24 06:27:23 · answer #8 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sometimes you get this too if your air duct is clogged. try cleaning it out.
2006-09-24 06:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by canadian housewife 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
replace with new one
2006-09-24 06:47:30 · answer #10 · answered by ihoston 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋