Hotpoint Dryer Won't Heat - How to Repair a Hotpoint Electric Dryer

[@markmyers8841]

Thank you! Saved me $500 for a new dryer. $26 for a new cord, problem solved, never would have tested the beginning voltage without this video.

[@Toto-is8ci]

Don't laugh! You are one of my favorite repair video channels. Love your sense of humer

[@djdrunkenmonkey2]

great video as ever, our dryers in the uk are tiny undercounter units tho, you hardly ever see u.s imports like this. seen a few giant whirlpool dryers from the u.s here tho

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

Generally the UK dryers especially the hotpoint you can access the heater and thermostat / safety switches from the rear panel without dismantling the drum. The main problem is the over-temp one shot switch going open caused by interrupting the dryer in heating cycle, selecting fan only before unloading cools things off. Other fault is the control board heating relay becoming oxidised or burnt, a replacement relay are available and are cheaper than a new control board.

[@azriderr4599]

Would love a video on how to test the dryer motor. Always confused on proper testing steps.

[@jayjudd6518]

Very complete explanation. Thanks 😊

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Keep them coming!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I hope to! This was an "Extra" I had from my old studio setup as the new ones getting rennovated right now!

[@rogerbasker6970]

Great info and direction. Thanks this helped me with my repair.

[@jamesmc4249]

Thank you. Purple wire was the culprit. Luckily I bought the extended warranty and they are refunding my purchase lol

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Parts mentioned in this video: GE Purple Wire Replacement How-To: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep2bmZhnjdx8mMk GE Dryer Timer for GTD42 Units: ifix.gd/3Zmejnp Purple Wire Replacement: bens-appliances.com/products/we49x37037-ge-hotpoint-dryer-heater-wire-repair-kit Our Version (same wire gauge, 1/2 price): bens-appliances.com/products/we49x37037-ba-ge-hotpoint-dryer-repair-kit-by-bens-appliances OEM Heater Assembly: No Wire: bens-appliances.com/products/we11x21156-ge-dryer-heater-assembly Thermostat for Unit (top of pan, to the right of the 2): ifix.gd/498roE1 Thermostat (top of pan, to the left of the set of 2): ifix.gd/3ZlybqP Blower Housing Thermostat: ifix.gd/3XRlaVn Upper-right pan High Limit Thermostat: ifix.gd/3TAcpfz Bearing Shaft & Bracket Assembly for heater pan: ifix.gd/4guoih8

[@TheCRDMiller]

Thanks ben.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Any time!

[@evcass69]

I accidentally had my old whirlpool dryer circa late 90s swapped for a new hotpoint. I'm not sure if I like it yet. What are their reputations?

[@yasernagy8118]

Hello, how are you? I have a Whirlpool washing machine, model 3lwtw4815fw0. The door lock is damaged. What part fits with it?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Looks like: W10628159

[@yasernagy8118]

Sankyou

[@MichaelJames-r9c]

What's the name of the purple wire

[@DoktorJava]

I like to call it "Union Wiring Special", it's a prime example of what makes these tin-can top-load type washers and dryers (which are made in the US using 60+ year old tooling by people who will strike at the notion of having to improve anything on their appliances) so much worse than what comes from LG or even GE's Haier (Chinese) arm....

[@shawa9141]

EG washer, how can fix spinning problam

[@shawa9141]

My washer. Not spinning. So please teach us how. CAN. REPAIR IT

[@thomasreid3707]

Its almost always the purple wire burned off i have seen it dozens of times

[@dragon13612]

Just had this happen; purple wire fell off.

[@jacobsplays8623]

I purchased from his website. I received the completely wrong item. I ordered parts for this dryer and got parts for a refrigerator. Get what you need off amazon if you need your appliance working promptly. What a let down. I depended on your service ,and was let down. You would think for 200$ I would get the correct product. Ridiculous.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I'm sorry to hear about this, did you contact us to get the correct parts exchanged?

[@youdontknowme5969]

That stupid plastic cover makes another appearance 🤣