For some reason, the air in our dryer isn't hot. Defeats the purpose. Any help? Perhaps the shiney silver tube isn't connected well or something? More details as they become avalible.
2007-09-26 12:53:31 · 10 answers · asked by Academy& Clockworthy 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ah, from what I know now, the Dryer is about...4 years old, hasn't been operating correctly before, that was a diffrent problem, though. It's a Whirlpool...
2007-09-28 06:10:08 · update #1
It's electric, i'm sure.
2007-09-28 07:19:13 · update #2
First check the dryer hose (your shiny silver tube) for lint clogs or kinkage. Just pull it off the back of the dryer so that the dryer air just blows without any tubing. Is the air hot now (give it a few minutes to heat up)? If yes the problem is in the hose. Fix it and reattach it.
If the air is still cold with the exhaust tube off then you have most likely a broken heating element or a defective thermostat.
If you have done some electrical repairs before they are simple to do after you unplug dryer since each of them is just bolted on and the two wires of each slide onto clips. It is easiest to buy both parts rather than figure our which is failed since their total cost is not very high (see web site link for prices).
If you are not comfortable opening up the dryer back and doing that your only choice is a repair person (but try that checking of the dryer hose first).
2007-09-26 13:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we need more details to give a specific answer to the problem, but, if it's an electric dryer then there are three possiblities. It could be a broken heat element, or a dead high limit thermostat or, in the event the unit is powered through a double fuse service box, it could be one of the fuses has blown. If it is, indeed, a fuse protected system, then just replace both fuses with new. Sometimes you can't see the blown area of the fuse and will mistake it for being a good one. If it's a gas model, then there are usually three possibilities for no heat. Either the glo igniter isn't glowing, or the gas valve isn't opening to allow gas to flow and lite when it hits the glowing igniter, or the hi-limit thermostat is blown and it won't allow the igniter to work. Few of these scenarios are diagnosable by most people unless you're quite familiar with volt/ohm meters and dryer systems. You'll probably need a repair tech. Check the fuses first.
2007-09-26 21:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Corky R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As many others have said, check your vent. If it is restricted, it will heat but not well.
If you have access to a multimeter and are comfortable using one, here are some of the readings you should get (note: only do voltage checks if you are used to working with electricity) ;
power cord - 240 volts (for electric dryer) - test lights are not effective
element - ~10ohms or 240volts
thermostat - 0 ohms or 0 volts
(thermostats will include thermostats, thermal cutoffs(tco) and thermal fuses (on gas dryers)
timer - 0 ohms or 0 volts (contacts will vary - you'd have to check the wiring diagram)
For gas dryers:
igniter - ~60 ohms (I think - just not infinity) or 110 volts
flame sensor - 0 ohms or 0 volts
valve coils - something like 650 and 1300 ohms. Easiest way to check coils is if the igniter glows, then goes out but does not ignite, the coils are bad. It might cycle a couple of times before this happens.
I hope one of these things helps.
2007-09-27 19:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by searsman100174 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the ventilator hose is blocked, it won't heat up, as that could set the dryer on fire. Check where the hose goes outside, stick your hand inside and clean it out. Also can check to see if the hose is kinked, that would cause a blockage in the hose and shut down heat.
Could need a new 'heating element', whatever it's called. Will need repairman for that. Ask how much it will cost to replace, cos may not be that much less than a new dryer.
Been through this ourselves.
2007-09-26 19:59:19 · answer #4 · answered by ohio gal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whirlpool gas dryer blows hot air out where the vent is but the clothes inside are cold.
2013-12-24 18:11:47 · answer #5 · answered by Marlene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Academy,
To give you a good answer we really need more info. What brand is the dryer? Is it electric or gas? How is it vented? About how old is it?
Would you please post the info in the additional detail area so you can get a better answer?
2007-09-26 21:05:48 · answer #6 · answered by footwarmer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the dryer is not getting hot,you could have a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker,open electric heating element open contact in timer,bad centrifugal switch,open contact in selector switch.
2007-09-26 22:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by luka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing to check is that one of the circuit breakers is not popped. The motor will run on 110V, but needs 220V for the heater to work. If that doesnt work, send me an email and I will help you out.
2007-09-26 22:07:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heating element is burned out.
2007-09-26 20:47:45 · answer #9 · answered by billy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAYBE IT THE HEATING ELEMENT?
2007-09-26 20:42:30 · answer #10 · answered by TABBYKAT34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋