Dryer is turning the drum but there is no heat to dry the clothes. This fault can be caused by a multitude of different components that may have failed. It can also be the result of a clogged dryer vent hose. Follow the steps in order below to fix your dryer that will not heat. NOTE: If you live in an older home, you may have a fuse box. Check to be sure the issue you are having is not being caused by a blown fuse.
Clothes Dryer Troubleshooting:
1. CHECK DRYER CONTROLS
Check that the dryer is not on “AIR FLUFF” mode.
If your dryer is on the correct setting then move to step 2.
2. CHECK AIR FLOW/VENT
Check to be sure dryer vent hose is not clogged and restricting airflow. If so, how to clean dryer vent hose.
If your dryer vent hose is not clogged and the dryer is able to properly vent out the air move to step 3.
3. CHECK POWER
Be sure you know how to use a multimeter to check for power before attempting this.
Remove power by unplugging the dryer cord from the wall.
Check for 220/240V across the two hot legs.
Check for 110/120V from neutral to each hot leg.
If you have the correct power voltage going to your dryer then move to step 4.
4. CHECK COMPONENTS
Remove power by unplugging the dryer cord from the wall before testing for continuity.
Thermal fuse – check for continuity
Thermal cutoff – check for continuity
Heating element – check for continuity
Operating thermostat – check for continuity
High limit thermostat – check for continuity
How to use a multimeter to check for continuity
When you check continuity on the above parts, remove a wire from the part so you do not read back through a different path.
If everything above has tested OK, then look for the wiring diagram that should be inside the control panel or find your service manual. This will tell you if certain contacts should be open or closed during different drying cycle settings.
Note: The troubleshooting method above will work on all electric dryers. Maytag, Whirlpool, Samsung, GE, LG, Roper, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Bosch, Hotpoint, Haier, Fisher & Paykel, Electrolux…
Maytag dryer still not heating after replacing the thermostat and heating element
My dryer turns on but does not heat; i replaced the element and thermostat.
However it still does not heat.
I pulled the controlled thermostat in the front i tried to check for continuity: the prongs on each end gave me a reading while the two prongs in the middle did not?
Is that normal?
My Maytag dryer spins but won’t get hot.
Turned out to be the Thermistor. I had to replace the thermistor and the high-limit thermal fuse and all is well again! Thanks for your help!
Mel,
What part number is the heating element that you replaced? Was it OEM or a generic?
Have you checked that all wiring is not burned, loose, or touching anything?
Is the heating element constantly going out or is the fuse constantly blowing?
-RR
I have a Samsung dryer model DV407AEW. It turns on and spins and heats for a minute. The heat stops and continues spinning. I replaced the entire heating element assembly. 3 months later it went out again. The ducts were clogged, so I cleaned them and the lint traps are clean. I replaced the high limit thermostat and the dryer still didn’t work – no heat. So I replaced the entire heating assembly again. No luck. Only other symptom is that it always goes to the towel cycle.
I’ve just replaced the heating element on a hot point tcm580p. The tumbler started to heat again then stopped working?
What could the problem be here ?
Jen,
Check all wiring harnesses.
Check control board for any sign of damage.
-RR
Samsung dryer dv422ewhdr, won’t heat. Replaced heating element, thermostat, and overtemp fuse. Incoming line is good. Still no heat. Dryer turns on, drying light blinks, cooling light stays on.
Joseph George,
If you replaced the heating element and tested the thermal fuse on your Admiral dryer and it still will not heat… BE SURE you don’t have a lint blockage in either the dryer itself, the vent hose, or in the wall. Check that first and get back to us.
-RR
I have a fairly new (about 1 1/2 years old) Admiral clothes dryer model number AED4675Y21. The heating element got very hot before burning out. I replaced the heating element and checked continuity on the thermal fuse and it checks out but dryer still will not heat. What am I missing please help thanks.