The heating element assembly warms the air before it enters the dryer drum. Over time, the heating element can burn out, causing the dryer not to heat. To determine if the heating element assembly has burned out, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the heating element assembly does not have continuity, replace it.
Heating Element Assembly for your Dryer
Heating Element Assembly - Part # 2438 Mfg Part # 279838
RepairClinic Item #2438
Dryer heating element. If your dryer does not heat first check for a blown thermal fuse on the blower housing before replacing the heating element. In most cases the heating element will have a break in the element if defective.
The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryer’s heat source such as the heating element on electric dryers or at the burner on gas models. The fuse should be closed for continuity meaning it has a continuous electrical path through it when good. If overheated the fuse will have no continuity meaning the electrical path is broken and the fuse has blown out. A multimeter can be used to test it for continuity. Be aware that a blown thermal fuse is an indication of a restricted exhaust vent from the dryer to the outside. Always check the dryer venting when replacing a blown thermal fuse.
High Limit Thermostat for your Dryer
High Limit Thermostat - Part # 898078 Mfg Part # 3977767
RepairClinic Item #898078
Dryer high-limit thermostat, L250-80, with terminal extension arm. This thermostat should be closed for continuity at room temperature and opens at around 250 degrees Fahrenheit. If the dryer won't heat, the high-limit thermostat might be defective.
9条评论
What did the continuity check show on the fuse?
由 mayer 完成的
I have a similar problem, but I tested my thermostat and there is continuity. I just replaced the first again and now my dryer stopped working. What else could be wrong? Please help.
由 Dian 完成的
I replace the element the two fuses or thermostats the fuse and it's still not heating up
由 aaron hendriks 完成的
Check both lines of power. One is probably not right.
由 All things Handy 完成的
Same problem replaced thermal fuse, hi temp fuse above heating element and thermostat cutout . Run 3 loads through it and it quit again. Took back apart thermostat cutout and thermal fuse bad again. By the way the cabinet gets very hot to the touch. It also seems to have good air flow.
由 Rex Hershberger 完成的
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