I have replaced the heating element in my dryer the first time it stopped heating and that worked fine. Now its not heating again the heating element checks out so do both thermostats.
Any Idea's?
2007-10-04 10:47:51 · 9 answers · asked by Reverend57 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Sounds like it's time you turned that Dryer into a Birdfeeder- & go out & get a new one.
2007-10-04 10:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How are you checking the element? You need to remove the wires before you check for continuity. (Reason being, the element could be shorted out against the case, therefore providing a false reading.) Check across both terminals and from each terminal to ground.
With most 2 blade thermostats, you can just jump across them to see if that is the problem, or with the multimeter test, check across both terminals.
On most dryers, there is a motor switch that requires the motor is at a certain RPM before it closes and allows the 2nd leg of the electricity to flow to the element. So check all of the wiring at the motor switch.
Good Luck!!
2007-10-04 21:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jimmbo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dryer has a moisture sensing feature, you might have a bad sensor that is not powering the element when it calls for heat. It could also be the timer/switch, but check out your circuits to see if there is sensor.
2007-10-04 17:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by united9198 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check the dryer vent to make sure its not blocked. This will back everything up and it wont heat up.
2007-10-04 17:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by Archery Nut 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a Controls board problem and if your machine is more than ten years old, it would be better to get a new dryer. Don't waste your money on repairs.
2007-10-04 18:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by Nikolas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be a glogged vent aand dryer hose
2007-10-04 19:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT reccomended f your not an electrician..
repeat NOT...
Use a mutimeter switched to ac mains voltage and trace backwards from heater elements..
Do so at your own risk...(you have been warned)
2007-10-08 17:01:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your lint trap & dryer vents are clean.
2007-10-04 22:58:44 · answer #8 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contacts bad in the timer ? high and low limit switch may be bad, if you have 220 to it gota be some where in there
2007-10-04 17:54:32 · answer #9 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋