Why does my brand new dryer not blow any hot air or heat. Exchanged the dryer but the same thing happens.help?

Question

Every dryer that I buy and hook up at my home wont blow hot air/heat. What's wrong with my house?

Answer 1

Sounds like the problem is blocked exhaust ductwork.

First disconnect the drier duct at the drier. Put your hand in front of the exhaust to gauge the airflow; it should be very good. Reconnect the duct and compare at the exhaust point.

Check for fluff blocking the airflow at the point where the hot air comes out of the house. Theses often have a mesh to prevent critters from entering your house, but they also tend to catch and accumulate fluff.

If you have flexible ducting, replace it. Mine had completely filled with fluff. If you have rigid ducting, take it apart and empty it. You can use a vacuum cleaner to reach in.

Answer 2

Gas or electric?

If gas, you don't actually have gas supplied to that valve -- either there's another valve somewhere upstream of it (not typically plumbing) or more likely, during a remodel, the gas line running to this location was disconnected. (Assuming, of course, that (a) you're connecting the gas line, and (b) you're turning on the valve at the gas connection)

If it's an electric dryer, a miswired outlet could be the culprit. The drum and blower run on 110 volts, while the heat element runs on 220 volts (actually 120v and 240v - but that's a technical detail). So a miswired outlet could be supplying "110" but not "220". If it's an electric dryer, I suggest calling an electrician.

Troubleshooting and fixing a 240v outlet is DIY'able - but from your question, I'm guessing that you're not familiar with residential wiring, and messing up a 240v receptacle has fire/electrocution risks if not done right.

Answer 3

It may be an EnergyStar and may not need to blow hot hot air, as long as the clothes dry then you are using your energy efficiently. The only other thing would be a blockage or broken vent, or your heat source is not working,

Answer 4

check and see if it is a natural gas heater and if it is you need to hook up the natural gas and make sure it is turned on, call the gas company to see if they can check into it as well. Also check your settings on the dryer itself. When all else fails call the Maytag repair man, he can fix anything

Answer 5

Remove the exhaust duct and see if the air is blowing strong and hot and if so your problem is in the exhaust ducting.

Answer 6

try plugging the dryer in.

Answer 7

Did you check the settings?

Answer 8

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