my tumble dryer wont heat even after replacing the heating element does anyone know what could be wrong ?

Question

hotpoint tdc32s wont heat up

Answer 1

Check that the vent is not clogged up with lint. If it is the limit will open and shut down the heating element.

Answer 2

There are at least in most dryers one or more in line thermostats one of which could be open.
Another possibility is that one side of the 230 volt lines could be open. Dryers that run on 230 volts
are fed by three wires, Black is one side of the 230volt legs, red is the other side of the 230 leg, These wires supply the voltage to the heater coil of the dryer. The white and one side of the ether black or red wire control the turning motor, every thing is controlled by the controls which set the heat,and the time. It would be wise to check the breaker or fuse panel for a tripped breaker or burned fuse. These things are better left to your electrical professional.

Answer 3

i think smartass has this one. "thermal fuse is bad, can be checked with continuity tester, cost is less than $10 "


there is a high limit switch that will keep it from heating. think its in the back up high looks like a round disk shape thing with 2 screws

Answer 4

other than what is already mentioned,, you may consider that some driers have both 110 and 220 volt a.c. going to them,, the 110 is for the switches etc and the 220 is the heating elements,, make sure you check all the circuit breakers in your breaker box!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Did you check the air duct? If its clogged it won't heat.

Answer 6

thermal fuse is bad, can be checked with continuity tester, cost is less than $10

Answer 7

Possibly the thermostat...