I was about to give up after checking the operating thermostat, fuse, flame sensor igniter, thermal cut-off, and high-limit thermostat for continuity. I still couldn't figure out why there was no flame from the igniter. But I followed your instructions, and it worked. Thank you!
After replacing all the sensors, heating element, and all new vent setup... it was still not drying well. Something told me the timer might be the issue as it seemed to heat occasionally at the beginning of the cycle but randomly. After 5 or 6 fully dry loads, I can say for sure now that this was the fix!! Thanks for the video! You definitely saved me some $$$!
Thanks so much. This repair worked for me, kinda, only the automatic dry is working, not the timed dry, but I'm so happy I can now use the dryer. Hopefully, this will extend it a little bit, if not, we'll try replacing the entire unit.
Omg this video is Great! I had tried everything and had replaced every part. I cleaned the connectors and bam, it's fixed! Thank you So Much for posting.
Great video! I did this and tested it with the heating element off and BOOM heat is back Then I attached the heating element back and the timer and no heat. Pull off both again, test and heat works, then attach to dryer again and they don’t work. Have no clue why and too many hours playing with it. I’ll sell it to someone who can fix it better for cheap and get a new one at this point
Great tip. I'll try testing this out later today. We have a Kenmore that's near 30 years old. Over the past 5 years several parts have been replaced by me, including the heating element. Recently we noticed our timer keeps going, even after the unit stops, the timer keeps clicking away, and we have no heat. I suspect something inside the timer is broken. Thank you for showing us this walk through.
@@williamb834 I finally threw my hands up and bought a brand new whirlpool dryer, essentially the same model but new. Was nice to have a dryer again I didn't have to keep thinking, "what now?"
I cleaned the contacts and it didn't quite do the trick. They needed a little more force by adding a piece of tape to the mechanism and works great now.
I've bought 2nd hand dryers a lot, and they give years of loyal clothes drying. We bought a brand new set of Whirlpool washer and dryer and the dryer has already had this happen. I've checked every "culprit" with my multi meter, and everything has continuity. I've yet to check the timer switch, and it's really all thats left... I'll bet it's the issue.
I don't know what the odds you'll see this, but do you have any idea why it would take a bunch of manipulation jiggling the timer switch to get the igniter to engage? If you're going towards the more dry section.we can get heat And the internals look okay but you have to get it just right to get the igniter to bring on heat
Just a screwdriver and hex bit to take everything apart. You'll need all the stuff seen in the video too. If you have some basic electrical experience you can fix it yourself.
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I was about to give up after checking the operating thermostat, fuse, flame sensor igniter, thermal cut-off, and high-limit thermostat for continuity. I still couldn't figure out why there was no flame from the igniter. But I followed your instructions, and it worked. Thank you!
After replacing all the sensors, heating element, and all new vent setup... it was still not drying well. Something told me the timer might be the issue as it seemed to heat occasionally at the beginning of the cycle but randomly.
After 5 or 6 fully dry loads, I can say for sure now that this was the fix!!
Thanks for the video! You definitely saved me some $$$!
It worked. I had to move through the cycles while it was running to get it to kick in. Thank you.
Thanks very much for sharing this! Just ordered new switch ,but next time I will have some knowledge to check this first!
Great video! Thanks for showing a straightforward logical fix.
You're welcome!
Thank you, I replaced heating element and all related parts with no avail. I was getting ready to buy a new timer until I saw this video. It worked.
Glad it helped out!
Well and clearly explained and demonstrated. Perfect.
The was the EXACT problem we were having & this was also the EXACT solution!!! 5:18
Was about to give up then I saw your video. I also had to put pressure on the A contact. Thanks a lot!!
Just FYI, this fix has been going strong for 2 years since! Haha
Thanks so much. This repair worked for me, kinda, only the automatic dry is working, not the timed dry, but I'm so happy I can now use the dryer. Hopefully, this will extend it a little bit, if not, we'll try replacing the entire unit.
Thank you so much, it was exactly my problem and it's fixed free of charge, so awesome 😊
Omg this video is Great! I had tried everything and had replaced every part. I cleaned the connectors and bam, it's fixed! Thank you So Much for posting.
Glad you found the video! It's not the most popular one out there haha
@@Jasonoid it should be! Saved me another 100. Haha. Thanks again for posting. I was really frustrated. Lol
thank you for posting this, this is my exact problem! Can't wait to try this weekend
I hope it works, pretty simple solution!
That's awesome. Exactly what my dryer is doing
Great video! I did this and tested it with the heating element off and BOOM heat is back
Then I attached the heating element back and the timer and no heat. Pull off both again, test and heat works, then attach to dryer again and they don’t work.
Have no clue why and too many hours playing with it. I’ll sell it to someone who can fix it better for cheap and get a new one at this point
This worked! Thanks for posting this video, it was very helpful.
Thank you! You explained everything perfectly.
This fixed my dryer, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank so much i had the same problem I watched your video then finally I fix it is very helpful Video.
Great tip. I'll try testing this out later today. We have a Kenmore that's near 30 years old. Over the past 5 years several parts have been replaced by me, including the heating element. Recently we noticed our timer keeps going, even after the unit stops, the timer keeps clicking away, and we have no heat. I suspect something inside the timer is broken. Thank you for showing us this walk through.
Same dam thing LOL everything I watched said parts below I did all five including the element
@@williamb834 I finally threw my hands up and bought a brand new whirlpool dryer, essentially the same model but new. Was nice to have a dryer again I didn't have to keep thinking, "what now?"
@@TexasFamilyCamping It worked for me! keep the old one as a back up
You’re a legend
Nice.. so what is wrong when both are not working. The timer and heat?
Replace the timer probably.
Great video, thanks for sharing!
Great video and much help. Thank you
Glad it helped
Hoping for a quick response.But does anybody know if this would work on a gas dryer of the same?
type.
Thank you 👍👍👍
No problem 👍
I cleaned the contacts and it didn't quite do the trick. They needed a little more force by adding a piece of tape to the mechanism and works great now.
Where abouts did u add the tape ?
@@jeffcaidler572 on the contact level arm I think.
@@justinrobertson5493 Thanks for the fast reply
Hope that works guys! I'm guessing more pressure on the Contact would solve the issue.
I've bought 2nd hand dryers a lot, and they give years of loyal clothes drying. We bought a brand new set of Whirlpool washer and dryer and the dryer has already had this happen. I've checked every "culprit" with my multi meter, and everything has continuity. I've yet to check the timer switch, and it's really all thats left... I'll bet it's the issue.
The timer switch is the issue a lot of the times! It's worth checking into.
Worked great!
Glad it helped!
I don't know what the odds you'll see this, but do you have any idea why it would take a bunch of manipulation jiggling the timer switch to get the igniter to engage? If you're going towards the more dry section.we can get heat And the internals look okay but you have to get it just right to get the igniter to bring on heat
What tools do I need?
Just a screwdriver and hex bit to take everything apart. You'll need all the stuff seen in the video too. If you have some basic electrical experience you can fix it yourself.
Will this problem also stop the timer from moving even though the unit spins? Basically no heat and the timer won't move.
That's probably a broken timer, you can find replacements online for cheap. Just swap it out.
@@Jasonoid thank you. Turned out to be a broken heating element.
Thank you so much! This video was very helpful!
Glad it was helpful, this video hasn't gotten much attention so I was wondering if someone would find it useful!