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What could be the problem if your Whirlpool Dryer Duet is not heating?
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∙ 14y ago
what could the issue be if you're Whirlpool Duet Gas Dryer turns on, the heating element lights up, the gas turns on and in a few minutes turns off, it may go through this cycle a couple of times but does not stay on.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe first thing I would check is to make sure that lint filter in the dryer is cleaned out. The next would be to make sure that the dryer vent to the outside is clear. If it is clogged, the air flow will prevent it from warming up.
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Why won't the Whirlpool Duet Electric Dryer heat up after the 220 fuse box blew out what could be the problem and how do I correct it?
Your heating element is going out and that is why the fuse blew as well. You will need to have the heating element replaced in order for the dryer to work like it did when you bought it.
What could be problem if the dryer is not getting hot?
There are a number of possible problems when a dryer is not getting hot. If it's an electric dryer the heating element may have burned in two. Or the relay that switches power to the heating element could have gone bad. If it's a gas dryer the igniter that lites the burner could have failed. The control that commands the heat to come on could have failed. These are other possibilities
What could be wrong my dryer work but it doesnt blow hot air?
One thing that could be wrong with the dryer is a bad heating element.
Why is my gas dryer not heating up?
It could be caused by a damaged heating element. You should have the heating element checked by a professional. Try cleaning the dryer first. Remove lint clogging the exhaust vent. Overheating in the washer might cause the heating element to shut off safely. Also check if the dryer is plugged correctly.
Why does my Whirlpool gas dryer not heat up?
Luckily, I worked for 35 years as a service technician for Whirlpool so maybe I can help you out! # Your lint screen could be clogged # Your vent could be clogged or sagging in spots which will cause steam to turn back into water # Your timer could be bad or a wire may have burnt( CALL A REPUTABLE REPAIRMAN FOR THIS) # One of your thermostats could be bad. Your high temp thermo cutout could have sensed a faulty in heating (this is located in the back of the drum) # The igniter coil could be burnt out.( this is located on the burner itself in the front base of the dryer ) # The belt could be broke or lost tension and many other quirky things that only a trained technician can safely diagnose # You could get a repair book from a parts house to be sure you know what the problem is, because parts houses don't take back parts.
What if your dryer heats up and ticks but does not spin what could the problem be?
it might be the belt
How do you replace a heating coil on an electric dryer?
You order the part online. When it arrives, you will need to unplug your dryer. I found a schematic for my dryer in with my guarantees. It was a cheap and easy fix. However, having replaced that, the sensor had also gone out and we could not find the part anywhere.
Could the censors be a problem in a 96 neon?
I think it was check the heating censor
Dryer prong looks burnt but it worked?
This could cause a problem with higher resistance. You should replace.
What can happen if you sit on a dryer?
You could fall off the dryer. If you are large, you could damage the dryer.
What could be wrong with your clothes dryer if it no longer heats but just spins and blows cool air?
Often there are two fuses for an electric dryer. One of them is for the heating element, and the other is for the motors. Check both fuses. If they both are good, the heating element might be bad, or an internal circut breaker might need to be reset.
Why does your main circuit breaker trip when your dryer runs 15 minutes Is it because your vent needs to be cleaned?
Could be but you could also have a weak breaker that will no longer hold the load of your dryer. That is if your talking about your dryer breaker tripping. If your "main breaker" is tripping you have a different problem. Call an electrician in that case. A plugged up dryer shouldn't be tripping your main
