How to repair a dryer that works but will not get hot

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @blancavazquez1305
    @blancavazquez1305 Год назад +7

    Oh my Jesus...your explanation of changing outlet source and assuring that 240 V was coming through to power the machine was right on point. Electric work was being done throughout the house that we did not think the fuse would be tripped. Once we flipped it...we had full power and the heating element lit up!
    Thank you for this video. So helpful.

    • @mickeycarney2952
      @mickeycarney2952 2 месяца назад +1

      Hello nice video my problem is took off wires to heating element and thermostat forgot where they go back whirlpool elec dryer GEW98 ... Where can I get schematic to put wires in right position

  • @dannyhenderson1963
    @dannyhenderson1963 6 лет назад +10

    Thank you so much, I was ready to take the front off because I did not see a pilot light. Then I saw your video. 10 minutes, 15 dollars and it's hot again. Thank so much, you are an angel.

  • @debbieli9596
    @debbieli9596 3 года назад +16

    This is the best tutorial I’ve found online by far! Thank you for taking the time to explain in detail

  • @quincybirwood2629
    @quincybirwood2629 6 лет назад +63

    I've watched 3 videos on repairing an electric dryer that doesn't heat. Yours was the most informative and well articulated. Thanks for posting.

  • @darylb.7421
    @darylb.7421 27 дней назад

    The lint compartment was my problem. Dryer was heating but clothes were not drying.When I removed it, lint was packed in the middle. Thanks for your video.

  • @DaeDakota
    @DaeDakota 6 лет назад +15

    Thanks man. I watched the first couple minutes of your video and it helped greatly. I moved my dryer from upstairs, where it worked, to my basement and it wasn't heating. I checked my fuse box ( I have some old screw in fuses) and one was blown. You saved me a lot of time and probably money.

  • @allisonalbainy2382
    @allisonalbainy2382 4 года назад +7

    This is an absolutely priceless resource ! What a great guy.. thank you so much Reggie !

  • @robertlongoria765
    @robertlongoria765 3 года назад +1

    Made the right choice in accessing this video. Conservational and covers it all in short time.

    • @LeanOnYourRep
      @LeanOnYourRep  3 года назад

      Thank you for the feed back! 🙏🏾

  • @trbray1985
    @trbray1985 4 года назад +10

    Thanks for the fuse suggestion; that was the issue after multiple tests! :)

  • @omix
    @omix Год назад +1

    Thanks to this video, I was able to fix my dryer. This content is pure gold!

  • @Penguin545
    @Penguin545 5 лет назад +3

    Mine was a faulty timer too, open circuit in the two big wires on the timer when in a heated position on the knob. Part number for timer was w10185982, but I removed the screws out the back and cleaned the contacts in the switch and fixed it for free saving me an $80 switch or buying a whole new dryer for $300+ which I had been considering. Whole process took under an hour with a lot of distractions. Thanks so much!

    • @runamuckretreatmccarthy1554
      @runamuckretreatmccarthy1554 5 лет назад +1

      Penguin, did it heat up randomly before you fixed it? Mine is trying to drive me nuts!

    • @LeanOnYourRep
      @LeanOnYourRep  5 лет назад +1

      Random heating is a symptom of a bad timer

    • @lawrenceshdow
      @lawrenceshdow 4 года назад +1

      Thanks.. I baught My dryer off craigslist. It stopped heating; opened it and found a bypassed fuse. The heat coil fried into 1000 pieces. Replaced both and the two safety thermostats. Thenbit wouldnt heat again; cleaned up terminals on the timer and it started heating.. Your comment helped me not waste time! Thank you!

  • @kgk4
    @kgk4 6 лет назад +3

    I need to chime in and thank you for your video, saved me money and I was able to diagnose our dryer on my own! Thanks a bunch my friend!

  • @Yatesasphalt
    @Yatesasphalt Год назад

    You rock man! This just actually happened today and found one of the coils was broke.
    Your video saved me money lol

  • @rayhewitt4688
    @rayhewitt4688 Год назад +1

    Very good video grasshopper keep them coming

  • @Rbenterprises4
    @Rbenterprises4 Год назад

    You were a bit unclear about how to check the overload sensor and the thermostat, but your continuity test on the heating coil was spot on. Mine had no continuity and when I took it out, one of the coils was broken. Thanks for the video!

  • @kathyouthere
    @kathyouthere 5 лет назад +11

    Wow, great tutorial. My friends dryer runs but no heat. I thought it would be a large amount of work. Thanks so much!! We can do this ourselves with your help!!

    • @essentialeugene
      @essentialeugene 2 года назад

      Hey Kathy I have a GE dryer and mine runs without heat. There was a power outage in my area and I don't know if it caused my dryer to trip.

  • @amorales9613
    @amorales9613 2 года назад

    Thanks for your help. My dryer was heating up at some settings and not others. I replaced the timer as you suggested and it worked. I had already replace everything else that was suggested as the most common problems, but it turned out that the timer was the issue. Thanks.

  • @cristobalbarrios9391
    @cristobalbarrios9391 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video very helpful, one thing you can reset the high temperature thermostat by slapping it on the ground! 👍🏼

  • @LegoBeto
    @LegoBeto 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for all that info. This was one of the most informative videos.

  • @mikebaranHVACGOD
    @mikebaranHVACGOD 2 года назад +1

    This Is The Answer I Was Looking For...Thanks Dude.. Vent Tube Was Packed

  • @littleace-nv2ty
    @littleace-nv2ty 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for posting these videos.

    • @LeanOnYourRep
      @LeanOnYourRep  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching and subscribing

  • @bobw222
    @bobw222 Год назад

    When everything in the dryer checks out as good check the line voltages coming in. I went crazy trying to fix a "dryer runs but won't heat" problem that turned out to be a bad 240V 40A circuit breaker. One pole on the breaker would flip but it wasn't strong enough to make the whole breaker flip. A check of the line voltage to the dryer showed 124V on one leg and 30V on the other. Pulled out the breaker and saw a scorched label on the side of it. Replaced the breaker and the dryer works fine.

  • @Justfor2day10
    @Justfor2day10 5 лет назад +4

    You’re a damn genius!!! Half of my double breaker lost power so I reset breaker and now it’s working! I’d of never thought it would of been the power coming in! Hopefully it won’t trip again or I’ll know it’s something in the dryer. I’ll be subscribing to your page! Ty sir!

    • @twofry64
      @twofry64 4 года назад +2

      2 dryers later I found out I had to replace the breaker. Lost a beautiful 1990 extra large capacity Kenmore out of that deal.

    • @Randall-mt7jk
      @Randall-mt7jk 9 месяцев назад

      Double pole breakers are common trip ,meaning both sides trip together, interrupting all power . If only one side looses power replace the breaker it is malfunctioning and unsafe!

  • @mc6475
    @mc6475 3 года назад +4

    Thanks bro. Truly appreciate the knowledge so much I let ad's play threw everytime

  • @valkh83
    @valkh83 3 года назад +2

    You’re extremely helpful. I hope I can do this.

  • @cutitsawitbuildit4296
    @cutitsawitbuildit4296 4 года назад +1

    Thanks man you made it very straight forward

  • @azbrooks08
    @azbrooks08 4 года назад +2

    awesome video. helped me fix my dryer. thanks!

  • @skorpyo331
    @skorpyo331 3 года назад +2

    After new thermal relay in, good to go, everything else tested out fine.

  • @johnjohnson5150
    @johnjohnson5150 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you ! Very informative and thorough video! I,m going to fix ours! John

  • @normanfields6371
    @normanfields6371 5 лет назад +1

    Good video. It helped me fix my kenmore. Thanks 👍

  • @2010OHS
    @2010OHS 4 года назад +1

    Very informative video. I’m having an issue with my 2013 Maytag Bravos MEDEX700XL dryer. Suddenly stopped heating (only symptom). Tested in the timed dry option and the moisture sensing options and ran the diagnostic and no fault codes exist Popped off bottom toe plate, tested the continuity and resistance of the thermal fuse, exhaust thermistor, thermal cutoff, high limit thermostat, and the heating element. All are within tolerance and I’m using the service technician handbook that includes the dryer schematics to help trace the issue. The heater relay also engages when I switch the setting from no heat to heat so I know that is good. If all those are good I suspect maybe there is an open somewhere after the heater relay to the heater components. I haven’t fully disassembled the dryer since I have access to all the heating components via the toe plate. Like I said, only issue I’m having is heating so I haven’t tried looking in other areas. Any idea what else it could be? (Side note: I did just move into a new place and had to reinstall the 4 pin cable vice the 3 pin one i had to buy for use in my previous residence. I believe I hooked it up correctly since the dryer heater worked fine the past 4 days and now it isn’t.)

    • @myrnaphillips6759
      @myrnaphillips6759 4 года назад

      I have the same dryer with the same problem. What was the cause?

  • @LilShay27
    @LilShay27 4 года назад +1

    Dude! I've watch several videos and wasted my time. You by far were most helpful. Great video and thanks for posting.

  • @nellawell4976
    @nellawell4976 3 года назад

    Thanks Boss, works like a charm now!

  • @jerometruitt2731
    @jerometruitt2731 Год назад

    So I checked all the fuses, and thermostats and the heating element. They all tested good on the multimeter. I also checked the timer on high heat setting and that showed continuity as well, but dryer still doesn't get hot.

  • @garydezenberg1185
    @garydezenberg1185 2 года назад

    Most helpful, thanks for posting this!

  • @MikeAnnarose
    @MikeAnnarose 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the video. I've worked on dryers previously but needed a refresher. I've replaced thermal cutoff, high heat thermostat, cycling thermostat, thermal fuse and heating element. I've had my ducts professionally cleaned from the dryer to the exit of the house. It ran great for a load but now it will run but won't heat. I'm about to burn it in my backyard. Dryers aren't that hard yet I'm defeated.

    • @MichaelKuhltimes
      @MichaelKuhltimes 2 года назад

      My dryer ended up having a bad timer. At some point it got stuck in air dry only mode no matter what setting I turned the dial to. Except when I turned it to Air Dry Only setting it wouldn’t come on at all. That was my clue it was the timer. Replaced timer and it’s working like new. Just a thought. Good luck

  • @Netom28
    @Netom28 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this. Will have to test my parent's dryer when I get home. Just subscribed.

  • @gennaro4941
    @gennaro4941 Год назад

    Thank you for the video..this helped me out!!

  • @rusedorange
    @rusedorange 2 года назад +1

    You should have linked to the gets warm but not hot video. Couldn't find it.

  • @steven-sl7jv
    @steven-sl7jv 6 лет назад +6

    Awesome video I'm just now checking my mom dryer I checked all fuses one was bad replaced it but still not working turns out the timer is bad but expensive but I didn't check the elements need to do that as well but love your videos thank you

    • @LeanOnYourRep
      @LeanOnYourRep  6 лет назад +2

      Remember a fuse that blows is like a check engine light in a car usually means something else is going on

  • @liddywit7139
    @liddywit7139 2 года назад +1

    Great video 📹 👍

  • @djsircharlesdixon9290
    @djsircharlesdixon9290 9 месяцев назад

    I have a Kenmore very similar to whirlpool. I replace the heating element because the coils actually got wet and broke. But it’s still not heating. I ordered a dryer fuse but I think based on your video it’s the thermostat that also need to order! Please advise

  • @JHarper0091
    @JHarper0091 5 лет назад

    Thanks this was the most helpful video to diagnose my dryer. The timer is bad

  • @sameservy
    @sameservy 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator
    @Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator Год назад

    Nowadays, you can get a whole heating kit for $35. On mine years ago, the 120v power legs, the red & black wires at the plug on the house was swapped & everything ran but no heat. I swapped them around & got heat.
    Now, years later, mine stopped heating again & it was my thermostat. Most of these dryers are all the same for Heating Element Kits. Many our different though.
    I'm watching this to make sure the heating element is supposed to cycle on & off. Which is common sense actually. I turned my dryer on & cold. Once i changed everything out, it took a minute or 2 before the element kicked back on, then it started cycling

  • @357sps
    @357sps 4 года назад +1

    I appreciate your video, thanks

  • @rebecasalas5621
    @rebecasalas5621 4 года назад +2

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!😊

  • @blenbugi8490
    @blenbugi8490 Год назад

    Awesome video.

  • @QuallsKen
    @QuallsKen 4 года назад

    My Whirlpool TEDX640PQ0 has continuity on all thermostats, heating element, and timer but the dryer runs but no heat. The vent was pretty dirty and I cleaned it but still no hear. Nothing appears broken on the coils but it could have burnt out from the lint in the vent. How do I pinpoint the exactly where the problem time or heater. Thanks you do a good job explaining things.

  • @cartycartyamplifiersalesrepair
    @cartycartyamplifiersalesrepair 2 года назад +1

    Great video sir very educational keep up the good work I really appreciate your videos nuff respect 👍 👍 🙏🙏

  • @thomascostello5780
    @thomascostello5780 4 года назад

    going to look at the rest of ur vids. ty for this one - I recently bought a stackable that worked 2 weeks and conked out. Washer fills but doesn't spin and dryer turns but no heat. Looks like I need tutorials...

  • @Mister_Y
    @Mister_Y 2 года назад

    Ok, two minutes in before realizing this is for electric dryer. Moving on!

    • @LeanOnYourRep
      @LeanOnYourRep  2 года назад

      Most dryer are electric only. Just but Gas dryer repair in your search.

  • @ba7926
    @ba7926 3 года назад

    Thanks man, very good, easy to see and see what to do.

  • @tomlynch4075
    @tomlynch4075 5 лет назад +2

    THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! Saved me from buying a new machine!!!!

  • @etienneh357
    @etienneh357 3 года назад +5

    Awesome ! I was able to repair mine, but it only dried for one cycle and stopped working again... Do you have any idea what it could be ? ( I replaced the 4 parts as advised) Would kinda suck to have to replace the whole thing ! :/

  • @cahuman443
    @cahuman443 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you very much for your videos. I subscribed

  • @dasboot360
    @dasboot360 3 года назад

    Can’t find your other video. My dryer is working but very low heat. Thanks

  • @kmking2000
    @kmking2000 Год назад +1

    I have watched both this video and Quick Fix: Dryer Takes Multiple Cycles to Dry clothing, and noticed that the vent was totally clogged with dust. I have never cleaned it out, as a matter of fact, I did not know that I needed to. I had already bought a new heating element so I replaced it but I cannot put the wire thingy's back on the want go. I feel like I am going to break it if I force it to hard. What should I do?

  • @DadGummitMan
    @DadGummitMan 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks Bo!
    Well done!

  • @alzak8346
    @alzak8346 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for the video

  • @randallfranks
    @randallfranks 3 года назад +7

    Thank you for the great videos! I checked out many. Replaced all common parts : timer, element and the four other fuses/thermostats... checked all with ohm meter. All parts are conducting properly. No blockages, everything is clean. Operates But No Heat... Also checked voltage on the wall plug and it is putting out properly. Any additional suggestions?

    • @datrucker210
      @datrucker210 2 года назад

      Did you ever get it fixed?

    • @Hugo-Hernandez
      @Hugo-Hernandez 2 года назад

      Did you ever get it fix ?

    • @SuperJeremi10
      @SuperJeremi10 Год назад

      I have the sam issue with my dryer older maytag centennial. I've done the same steps as you. I can not get it to work, so I finally broke down and bought a new dryer

  • @travowick
    @travowick 4 месяца назад

    Very helpful

  • @evolutionschildren
    @evolutionschildren 5 лет назад +5

    My heating element temperature regulator was busted. You just saved me $125+. Thank you sir.
    Please set up a public cryptocurrency wallet address so people can send you 5-10% of what they're saving by using your video. The rest we have to keep because we put a lot of time into this process.

  • @marissagonzalez3883
    @marissagonzalez3883 2 года назад +1

    awesome thanks

  • @frankfitzgerald4957
    @frankfitzgerald4957 6 лет назад +1

    Great video

  • @armandoalexisdh
    @armandoalexisdh 5 лет назад +1

    Very helpful thank you for a well presentation my respects to you

  • @johnrutledge678
    @johnrutledge678 4 года назад +3

    Your video was very informative. I do have a question, my dryer like most people was operational until it stop proving any heat. I tested all of the thermostats/fuse bar and heating elements, all of these components tested OK, continuity was present without any shorts at the heating element housing.
    My dryer is a Kenmore and like exactly as the one in your video (with all the same component placement). I tested the mechanical timer pulling the connector off going and across A and C terminals for black and red wires. Reading for ohms was 0000, no OL reading.
    I do not know what other steps to take in determining the problem. One thing I notice, when I turned the dry on, setting it to 40 minutes at the timer the dry operated OK with no heat, but when I set it to air dry it would not turn on. Hope you can provide some insight. Thanks

    • @LeanOnYourRep
      @LeanOnYourRep  4 года назад

      Still sound like a damaged timer, also check your voltage going into the dryer, you should be getting 240 volts together 120 volts separate. And rarely but does happen, motor centrifugal switch could be stuck which means you need to replace the motor

    • @johnrutledge678
      @johnrutledge678 4 года назад +1

      @@LeanOnYourRep Thanks, I will check on the items you mentioned.

  • @elbiewatson
    @elbiewatson 3 года назад

    Good video. Thanks!

  • @steven-sl7jv
    @steven-sl7jv 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks Reggie

  • @dickeymoore3662
    @dickeymoore3662 3 года назад

    I have a Amanda dryer and it takes 3 or 4 cycles to dry a load of clothes on more dry setting do you thimk yhe thermostat is the problem and great video?Thanks

  • @Rockonjen1
    @Rockonjen1 3 года назад +1

    So... Would this be the same as the kenmore 600 series energy saving technology drier? I have been watching tutorials all day and this by FAR is the most thorough and informative so far. I am trying to fix it myself instead of having some one else come do it. All the other videos only talked about it being the heating element. Nothing about the thermostat... My dad is an electrician so he is going to help me determine which one is the problem before I spend money on the wrong thing. Thank you so much. I am really hoping this is what the back of my drier looks like. Lol havent gotten back there yet. Lol

    • @LeanOnYourRep
      @LeanOnYourRep  3 года назад +1

      Keep me updated on your progress.

    • @Rockonjen1
      @Rockonjen1 3 года назад +1

      @@LeanOnYourRep It was the heating element, and thank you again for this video that showed me how to do it right!

  • @Laymansterms83
    @Laymansterms83 4 года назад

    Very helpful! Found a wire coil split on the heating element.

  • @scottyoung7852
    @scottyoung7852 5 лет назад +2

    I hav a question.... I got a used dryer normal house hold plug on it I bring it home plug it in and no heat I take back panel off and can see the heat element start to light then shuts off but dryer keeps goin. Now do i hav a volt issue or get my sensor changed? Thankx for your time.

  • @dadams19111
    @dadams19111 Год назад

    thank you, you saved me buddy

  • @pnwtactical
    @pnwtactical 2 года назад +1

    That safety you were talking about that prevents it from getting too hot can you reset it without getting a new one?

  • @sirronbailey3109
    @sirronbailey3109 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks So much..You Are The Man.👍🏽

    • @LeanOnYourRep
      @LeanOnYourRep  5 лет назад

      Thank You

    • @sirronbailey3109
      @sirronbailey3109 5 лет назад

      Did you have a blog account or something? I have a question to ask you. About my dryer not hearing. With 120 coming through my heater coil. But not hot.

    • @LeanOnYourRep
      @LeanOnYourRep  5 лет назад

      @@sirronbailey3109 yes www.dryertuneup.com

  • @MrsSaxophonegirl
    @MrsSaxophonegirl 4 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for your videos. I really can’t afford a technician at this point. I checked my heating coils and they were fine, I even checked my timer and it was beautiful. I checked that everything was putting out what it was supposed to (ohms) and what wasn’t supposed to wasn’t. I checked the voltage on the plug and it was like 2-5 volts short, could this be causing an issue? I emptied out the vents and cleaned everything out. The vertical vent did have build up but it still isn’t heating. The dryer runs, but it doesn’t heat. I’m so frustrated because I’ve been working on this for four hours and I’ve taken the backings off multiple times. Help!

    • @MrsSaxophonegirl
      @MrsSaxophonegirl 4 года назад +2

      I went back and googled what continuity meant and retested the high limit thermostat and I found that was the issue! I’m buying the part from a locally owned business tomorrow. Thanks for your help!

  • @gardencity3558
    @gardencity3558 5 лет назад +1

    Great video! Helped me a lot..

  • @kendrapelojoaquin2227
    @kendrapelojoaquin2227 5 лет назад +6

    I can't find the video that's about checking the voltage from the wall with a mulitmeter.

  • @MasterWayfinder
    @MasterWayfinder 6 лет назад +3

    Awesome thanks so much man.

  • @sosaii5406
    @sosaii5406 5 лет назад +1

    Ty!

  • @tinan1103
    @tinan1103 Год назад

    What about the fuse on the left bottom side? I was told that is a common part to go out when there is no heat.

  • @ryanwheeler8188
    @ryanwheeler8188 4 года назад

    Very helpful video, thank you!!!

  • @anthronthompson4020
    @anthronthompson4020 2 года назад

    I have a question I have a dryer just like the one you showed in this video when I put clothes inside the dryer and press the button the dryer hesitates to spin most times it doesn’t work at all I would have to wait for a few and then try again I checked the belt everything is on track

  • @PacoOtis
    @PacoOtis 6 лет назад +1

    Well done Dude! Thanks!

  • @marshallcreamer2513
    @marshallcreamer2513 4 года назад

    Reggie I have a kitchenaid dryer and replaced the fuse at the top the one that blows as a safety if dryer gets too hot. At the bottom I don't have a orange wire with the 2 red ones. Am I ok with just the 2 red. Everything is working fine now and hot. Thank you

  • @weswallar1883
    @weswallar1883 4 года назад +1

    U the man thanks

  • @budmanzoom4441
    @budmanzoom4441 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @joshthibs123
    @joshthibs123 3 года назад

    Six minutes and 50 seconds in and you finally get to diagnostics

  • @ytredbeard
    @ytredbeard Год назад

    Can you do a video showing how to replace the first model regulator on the element? Mine has the second model and I’m not sure how to replace the newer model. Thanks!

  • @downtowngutter3875
    @downtowngutter3875 5 лет назад +4

    So its either theromstat or heating element oe timimg switch

  • @blukaboyBSUPimp
    @blukaboyBSUPimp 6 лет назад

    Another great video from you. Awesome and thank you.

  • @josegaldamez1169
    @josegaldamez1169 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for

  • @jstair78
    @jstair78 6 лет назад

    Thanks for the help!

  • @dawidsmartins2274
    @dawidsmartins2274 3 года назад +1

    Nice intro

  • @adaionwhite
    @adaionwhite 2 года назад +1

    So I bought a dryer and tested it at the guys place and it got hot right away, took it back to my place and had to change it from a 4 prong to a 3 prong and it turns on but doesn’t get hot at all now

    • @LeanOnYourRep
      @LeanOnYourRep  2 года назад

      You're wiring job is wrong or you have a bad circuit breaker in the home

  • @JimWellman
    @JimWellman Год назад

    The back of my whirpool dryer is tack welded on. Is the only way to access the heating element either by busting the welds or cutting the back off?

  • @HM-yr1vr
    @HM-yr1vr 4 года назад +1

    What place do you reccomend for replacement parts?

  • @teriandjacob
    @teriandjacob 3 года назад

    Well we bought a used $50 dryer that got hot used for a week but here's the thing in our house we rent there's no vent to go outside 🤔 so my husband hooked up something with a half inch water kind of a plastic thing 🤔 can I have done it? I don't know I'm just going to have to pull it apart.

  • @lonniemerritt2323
    @lonniemerritt2323 Год назад

    My heater element goes on, but it turns off after a minute or so. It goes off and on. It goes through the timing cycle but the clothes don’t dry. Besides the fuse would the door switch be the problem or should I replace both fuse