Quick info
tips....
Q
- My electric dryer runs but will
not heat, what could stop my dryer from heating?
A
- Things that could stop a
electric dryer from heating:
- house fuse or breaker ( needs two
of them ), heating element, burnt wire, thermostat(s), thermal fuse (
not all models ), motor
heat switch,
timer, selector switch, burnt power cord/plug.
A ohm meter test for these
parts is here.
Q
- My gas dryer will not heat, what
could stop my dryer from heating?
A
- Things that could stop a gas
dryer from heating:
- glow bar igniter, thermal
fuse ( not all models ), coils on the
gas valve, gas valve, thermostats, motor
heat switch, timer, selector switch,
sensor.
A page for checking gas
dryers is here.
