Dryer Won't Heat & Keeps Burning Out Heat Elements - Finally Fixed!
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2023
- Dryer Runs But Does Not Heat. I replaced the Heat Element and it burned out again after 6 months. In this video you will learn how to properly diagnose & fix a dryer that does not heat.
I fixed this dryer about 6 months ago and it worked fine but quit heating again recently. This time I went through the proper process to fix any and all thermostats, fuses and even cleaned out the dryer duct work and the whole project takes only about 45 minutes and cost only $27.
After watching this video you should be able to properly fix an electric dryer that does not heat and make it run like new.
The homeowner says the dryer is running great now and dries the clothes 40% faster than before...
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Super video! I especially like how you clearly showed and identified each component.
One other tip: While you have the dryer vent line disconnected, clean out the line from the wall to the exterior wall/roof of the building. Amazon has kits that interface with a drill, and you can hook up a wet/dray vac to blow/suck the line out. Keeping that line clean will help preserve the heating element.
Thank you again I ordered a 20$ kit on Amazon and literally just finished fixing my dryer and as a woman I am so proud!!! Shout out to you!
Great job!
Does it still work? I did the same. Worked for about a week/week and a half and then stopped heating. I sent it back and got a new heating element. Same thing. Worked fine for about a week and then stopped again. The path is clean. No blockage. I don't want to spend $500 on a repair tech.
I think if a new heating element burns out after a few months from it being installed there is not enough air flow being pulled through the heating element and it could be the main felt seal around the tub that holds the clothes, if that seal is not tight the fan will pull air though there rather than the heating element chamber. If there is not enough air being pulled through the element the on/off heat sensor will read cold and keep the heating element on until it gets to hot and burns itself out because of little air flow.
The sensor in the back of the heating element won't work too because little hot air is going through. Replacing the on/off heat element might not do the trick and it will burn up another heating element in a few months. Symptoms of low air flow though the heating element is the dryer just doesn't dry as good as when it was new. If the on/off heat sensor wasn't working it shouldn't be burning up heating elements, low air flow burns them up from clogs or bad seals.
These dryers are designed perfectly to slowly get weaker over the years, then you spend money on them for people that like to fix stuff or just go out and buy a new one.
Thank you. This was EXTREMELY helpful. I had already replaced the heating element and it worked for a few hours then stopped working again (no heat). From this video I discovered the blower vent was super clogged with lint (way worse than your video) so I cleaned it out. I put a multimeter on the limit switches (t-stats) and one of them is bad. $7 to fix
Glad it helped
Amazing video. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just had my heat element replaced a few months ago. I couldn’t pay him again to replace it again. Your video is super easy to follow and I appreciate it so much
Glad it helped
Such a great video thank you sir!
Glad you liked it and found it helpful
Thanks so much! I had replaced my timer and it still wasnt working but i got the same kit as you from amaxon and now its working! The hardest part was getting the wires off the old parts. My heating element also had a break in it.
Glad it helped
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Thank u God bless you
thanks and God Bless you!
We replaced all the thermostats and heating element 2 months ago. Had heat until last night. I will clean the duct work and see if that helps. Thanks for the great video. How often do you find vids of the same dryer youre working on?
Can you link this kit please
I have a real odd heating problem with my Kenmore when I have it on timed dry for 60 minutes. It's like it's in cool down mode until it gets to the end of the cycle and then gets really hot and won't stop on it's own. I've replaced the heating element, the thermostat, the cycling thermostat, the thermal fuse and the door switch. Nothing has changed! it's driving me crazy! Any help or tips on fixing the issue please?
I think you have a timer problem
I have a question, I changed my heating element out. And as soon as I turn my dryer on it gets hot real quick and I notice the glow on the inside after only letting it run for less than a minute. Plus there’s a burning smell. Is that normal?
Ask yo mama.
If I understand what you’re explaining that can be normal. The new smell burns off the coil and then that will go away
Did everything in this video except I don’t have a multimeter/griddle. Still getting cold air
Check seals,
Could also be mb