LG Electric Dryer Won't Heat? Heating Element

[@victorarcos6178]

Update !!! After I posted my first comment, I went back and researched a little more, and I've read that the first thing is to check was the breakers, sometimes you lose 1 of the two lines without completely tripping your double breaker. I went and did it. And voila !!!! The dryer is working. I've spent plenty of time cleaning tons of lint while I had it taken apart, it took me 10 x more time than taking it apart and put back together. Thank you for sharing the video !!!

[@jackaroni55]

Awesome, thanks! My LG dryer blew the fuse 8 months ago ($10.00 part); and your video made it possible for me to replace it. Blew the fuse again last week, so I ordered a replacement heating element just in case the old one was causing the fuses to blow. Would have been nice if LG had provided an access panel - the job could be done in ~5 minutes instead of having to disassemble the dryer. You folks are the best!

[@JoeyRodz74]

This is a great video. In fact, I've used two of these guy's videos just in the last 2 months - once for the dryer, the other for the washer. In both cases, the videos have been instrumental in guiding me through. Thank you! From my experience today: 1. Have your phone or camera ready so you can take pictures of how things go together. 2. It takes about 2 hours, possibly more, depending on how dirty you find your dryer. 3. Have a vacuum cleaner, rags and possibly some soapy water or mild cleaner handy. 4. After you're done vacuuming the best you can, turn the vac to "blow" (if possible) and see how much more dirt you were about to keep in there. 5. Remove the little triangle retainers from the wheels and clean the spindle thoroughly. Mine were wrapped with hairballs from the pack of hairy monkeys I call, family. Don't forget the belt tensioner wheel. 6. Do NOT use any oil or grease on the spindle or wheels. Those will attract dirt and not help at all. Use a rag and clean them until they feel smooth. Reassemble the wheels and triangle retainers. 7. Label the heating unit with wire colors, part number (if missing) and installation date. This last one to see how long the Chinese replacements last. 8. Run one manual cycle of about 20 mins on medium heat to burn off the metallic smell off the heater coils

[@Davesangel6948]

This helped my family in so many ways to be able to just order the part and be able to fix our dryer when we are on a budget from me being disabled from recovering from a major accident! Thank you so much! This has allowed me to be able to provide for my family better having it fixed and also not having to pay the costly initial call fee for a repairman! MY GO TO PLACE NOW!

[@Darkslide99]

I used this video to fix my dryer! I looked up the model for the heating element for my dryer. Bought it off amazon. It came but one of the fuses was different so i ordered the right fuse and put that one in place of the wrong one on the heating element. I followed your video step by step more or less because my dryer model is slightly different buy holy hell I fixed my dryer for $60!! I’ve never fixed something like this in my life….thank you thank you thank you soooooo much!!!

[@flexkitten]

Thank you so much!! I repaired my own dryer last night! I am so thrilled! A new heating element was about $60 online and I did it myself! Saved tons of cash and didn’t have to call for help. Thanks for a great video!!

[@lyannepaustenbach436]

This video is awesome. Made replacing the heating element super easy. Using this video anyone with a screwdriver can get the job done.

[@douglashopkins2339]

I just used this video and it worked. Only dealt with one problem which was when I bought the correct part, it came with a different looking thermal fuse. I check my current thermal fuse and it was still working correctly so I switched it out. Thanks for the help. I subscribed.

[@frankhahn1384]

Thanks I used this to fix my dryer. It really was a nightmare down there with burnt lint after 7 years of use. I didn't figure out how to take out the roller and just kept it in and replaced the heater element by using a tight space screwdriver. Probably could have a used a ratchet as well. Anyhow thanks for this you guys have saved my family money yet again. Solo this took me two hours.

[@frankhahn1384]

And I used a vitamin organizer to store all the screws and took pictures of what I was doing with my phone. That was key.

[@connielofton578]

Thank you sooo very much for this video! Easily saved us a couple hundred dollars as well as sparing the hassle of trying to get hold a repair person over the long holiday weekend. We are forever grateful - dryer heating again as well as its interior hasn't been this clean in ages!

[@gabrielstephens3969]

Doing the same repair this weekend.🤣

[@bryanhall2203]

What a high quality video for 12 years ago. Excellent. Thank you.

[@repairclinic]

You're welcome! We are always happy to help. If you would like to give us a review on Google, we would much appreciate it: g.page/r/CcVUrahZNozMEBM/review We hope that you have a great day!

[@nguilfoyle]

This video saved me the purchase of a new dryer! I rarely write reviews but this video made the task so easy! Thank you

[@tundruu]

This was great. We were going to buy a new unit but decided to give this a try and this video made that possible! I'm glad I took pictures, though, since my replacement unit looked a little different. I wouldn't have been able to fix my dryer without this video.

[@ddg2424]

I used 3 of your videos to fix my dryer. They are incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[@repairclinic]

You're welcome! We are always happy to help. If you would like to give us a review on Google, we would much appreciate it: g.page/r/CcVUrahZNozMEBM/review We hope that you have a great day!

[@TheVarebel13]

best help videos from Repair Clinic that I have found. Saved me hundreds of $ from having to call a service tech. Five stars for Repair Clinic*****

[@Shygirl8303]

My son and I, mostly my son, fixed our dryer tonight. Great video!

[@zanebates4736]

Super helpful. My model was a couple years older, but still got the job done. Appreciate y’all’s video!!

[@cynthiaprattis5480]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, your video was so helpful me and my three sons changed the heating element all by ourselves. We didn't have to pay a repair man with our Christmas money. Thank you and Merry Christmas!!! #turnip

[@repairclinic]

Awesome! We're happy to help! Have a great Christmas!

[@keith-k.c.calhoun2333]

Fantastic, thank you! I followed the video instructions, received a new $20 igniter from Amazon the next day, and fixed it! Thanks again! :)

[@bryankirk2307]

Got the part in the mail today and have viewed this video three times.. A needed tool for one of those non-mechanical types like me. I will let you know how it goes. Thanks for sharing

[@repairclinic]

Have a good repair!

[@bryankirk2307]

kristina bolz Thank you, cuzn

[@kylepaup]

Thank you! My dryer was similar, so there were a few other challenges (it has the reservoir for the steam cycle), but this video was a huge help. She's up and running like new!

[@RickGWybou]

Great video. My dryer stopped heating two days ago. It will cost $100 just to have a repair technician diagnose the problem. While this deposit will be deducted from the ultimate cost of the repair, I'm sure the labor costs will not be cheap. This video gives me confidence I can do it myself. The RepairClinic.com web site helped me find the specific parts for my specific LG model and highlighted the 3 most probable part failures to cause my dryer to stop heating. RepairClinic.com is the best internet service web site I've ever encountered. This site blew my socks off. It even ships parts to Canada - way to go.

[@repairclinic]

+Richard Wybou Check out our repair help for your model. www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Dryer/8-200-684324-/LG-Dryer-doesn-t-heat-DLE2514W?TLSID=1773

[@ionmedicaldesigns8122]

This was amazingly helpful, thank you. You did forget the portion of reattaching the control cables though. Glad I take pictures as I go! Not a huge deal to me but could be to someone else who doesn't identify and record as they go so just a note to my fellow self-repair men and women.

[@bridgettob]

THANK YOU! With your video I repaired our dryer myself....children and husband can't believe I did it...LOL

[@repairclinic]

Bridgett Oberhuber Congrats!

[@GuitarSlinger2112]

HELL YEAH! *high five

[@dam4274]

Man I need a woman like you!

[@bryanhall2203]

Why didn't your husband do it LOL

[@gloriataylor7355]

Thanks so much for this video. My husband was able to repair our dryer less 30 minutes. This video is very informative. Thanks again..

[@repairclinic]

No problem, we're happy to help.

[@Nevera476]

Thanks for the help, I actually needed to replace the igniter however I was able to figure out the missing info fairly easy after seeing how to take it all apart. You saved me hundreds and even rewatching parts it still took less than an hour

[@evgeniyordanov4421]

Great video. Just finished replacing the heater on our drier. All worked as expected. Thank you!

[@bempage]

Dude! I've never attempted anything like this, but your video gave me the courage to try it. The nice close ups of each step made this a simple job. My wife thinks I'm amazing, thanks to you;0)

[@repairclinic]

bempage Awesome! Congrats on the repair (and the kudos from your wife)!

[@chrishale]

Thanks for the great video, I went from no clue to dryer expert in no time flat.

[@johnmclean8021]

Followed this guy's directions,,first class,thank you,,

[@tmcfaddenjr]

This was EXACTLY what I needed. Followed it exactly and fixed my problem. Thanks so much!!

[@satguy27]

Extra tip, the control panel wire, just squeeze the fitting and you can set the face and back panel aside instead of it being in your way. Also, if you have to remove the tumbler/belt, you'll be having one heck of a night getting it back together again. After you get the door off and set aside, if you're only replacing the heating element, don't bother with removing the belt or tumbler, just remove the two screws holding in the heating element, take a picture of what wires go where, disconnect, and place the new heating element in, replace screws, and connect the wires in their correct locations, and reverse install everything you took apart. That tumbler and belt crap is for the birds...

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

Well I watched your video, then did it my way which was much faster and just happened to be all I needed. So thanks for the information either way. Ill leave here what I needed done. Something was stuck in blower. You could see the end of the rag in the lint chute before the blower. Took off lint chute covering from inside the drum and used a long strong peice of metal (screwdriver and colosthe hanger) to move it out an inch then had to sneak my hand in there to get a better grip to get it out all the way.

[@biggfromokc2029]

Thanks so much for the informative video. Just changed out our heating element in 30 minutes!

[@delsonbarbosa7425]

I change my motor now I will change the heater Element .Super video, I love Repair Clinic.

[@repairclinic]

Delson Barbosa We're happy to help!

[@bryankirk2307]

Your video was very helpful. I would not have been able to do the repair without this tool. Thanks y'all

[@repairclinic]

No problem!

[@jasonwilson4158]

Great video! I took the drum out and don't remember which way it came out - does the orientation matter?

[@tyranidgenestealer]

Slightly different procedure for me but overall the disassembly and repair were enough for me to get the job done. Thanks!

[@marianhenderson1144]

1:21 thank you very much for this video AWESOME video I believe I can do it where do I order the part from for the heating

[@juancarlossandoval5628]

Hi thanks for the video,, I would like t ask where is the flow sensor located?

[@riadlo1]

Great video, thank you so much! I saved $813 thanks to you!!!

[@munch606]

Thanks for the great how-to video! It made the job so much easier!

[@dmnutex]

Thank you so much for this very detailed video.

[@nathanlochan4592]

Followed the steps. Worked great! Thanks!

[@Davesangel6948]

I dont know if you guys know it or not but you guys have made A LOT of HAPPY WIFE'S!

[@columbofly]

Great video! I was able to fix the blower problem myself and save myself a bunch of cash!!

[@repairclinic]

+Teddy Graham $weet!

[@schmedy]

Awesome video, took me about 40 min to take it apart, swap the element,and put it back together,and only cost $40 shipped,, a far cry less then a service call or new dryer.

[@tannerbeverley26]

would testing the continuity on the heating coil itself show if it is bad?

[@mcmullaj1]

Thanks. This was extremely helpful. What did we do before youtube...?

[@abntiffie2005]

Lol had to hire repairmen I’m sure!

[@justonemorecast]

Great video. I'm sure it will take me longer than 6 minutes. I feel like I'm getting to be an LG tech.

[@anthonyquick7070]

thanks for repair step by step got new element in dryer works great!

[@huttubber]

Great video - Dryer repaired - Happy family

[@davidsanchez6907]

Our dryer puts out heat, but we're having to run the dryer twice if not three times to get them completely dry. Of course load differs, but for the most part, we have to run it twice on a normal load of clothes. Do you think replacing the heating element would help? I've already checked out all of the vents and they are clear.

[@geralddavis1165]

great video. part was 140 bucks. Probably saved me a couple hundred for repair guy jerry

[@sprvids3]

Great tutorial! Helped out a lot with the LG model 👍 Cheers!

[@repairclinic]

sprvids3 Thanks.

[@marcuspullan1142]

Any video for working on a steam dryer version?

[@lrite4705]

Quick and easy, awesome 👏

[@alexvedrover3603]

Hey folks, what resistance should a brand new healthy heater measure (between red, blue and yellow terminals)? Manual and spec says 10/10/20 Ohm (and also says 18-22/18-22/9-11 Ohm in the same document), But brand new heater I got measures 20/20/40 Ohm.

[@zebmullen5288]

Great crash course. Dryer is back up in running in less than a hour.

[@repairclinic]

Nice!

[@jajacarlos10]

How do you know what heating element to get. My LG is much newer but there trying to charge us 500 to get it fixed

[@marianhenderson1144]

How do you know what number to get for LG Trimm front loader dryer

[@alanlevine3984]

LG model DLEX3470V. True steam cycles not creating steam. Any ideas how to check and repair?

[@diurkarodriguez1692]

Wooowww!!! Thanks 🙏 for letting me know!!!

[@tonepoet]

Bought the part from you guys (fast delivery, thanks!) and replaced the part. The video was great. A few things: 1. Still no heat. Why would that be? 2. I'm pretty sure that I need a new motor. I have to (and have had to for a while now) open the door, spin the drum while pressing in the button at the top, then pushing start. All that to make it start spinning. Otherwise, it just hums. 3. I found 2 small pewter-like pieces and 2 tiny springs below the motor. I took EVERYTHING apart and for the life of me couldn't figure out where they go. Any idea on what I need to do here? Would needing a new motor still affect the no heat issue? I'm okay with ordering and installing a new motor as a repair guy gave me a quote of 300 or so for less work. Sucks to be dealing with this right now, though.

[@repairclinic]

One side of the 220 volt circuit goes through the motor switch. If the centrifugal switch on the motor is not working properly it can cause a no heat situation. I would replace the motor first and see if this also solves the no heat issue.

[@tonepoet]

***** I already put in the heating element. I got the tax return and my wife and I figured we would fix our washer and dryer then sell it. After replacing the heating element I decided to just keep it (since there are not a lot of other parts to worry about. It will save me a lot. I'll slap the motor in anyway, as I'm sure that this is shot. Any idea what the 2 pewter/silver pieces and 2 tiny springs are for?

[@tonepoet]

***** Got the motor and replaced it. The motor was defective nonetheless (it just hummed unless we reached in and turned it by hand to get it going). Still no heat. I also cleaned the contacts in the filter assembly but nothing. What else could it be? I've replaced a bit on this now, and cleaned this thing pretty well.

[@MarcPro]

tonepoet Hey..i have the same problem...do u have an answer for us Repair Clinic?

[@tonepoet]

I had to end up returning my parts. They were extremely cool with the return process. I ended up replacing the motor and heating element, but never got heat from it at all and never figured it out. Had to end up buying a new dryer. ;-(

[@DougPowell01]

Very clear, thank you.

[@neegancommoner1963]

My question is my dryer still works but not nearly as much heat as new is it the heating element ? I've cleaned all duct work

[@cjbarney2383]

Is there a heating element in an LG dryer & can I replace it

[@rspringii]

thank you, the video was great. you rock

[@bryankirk2307]

I have a model DLE0442W Gas Dryer. I noticed the control panel is on the top, versus on the front.How will assembly and Disassembly differ? Will I have to do anything differntly?

[@repairclinic]

We aren't entirely sure since we haven't worked with your particular model. Your best bet is to do a Google search of your model and look for a diagram. That should help you see any differences.

[@GottaFlu]

Hi guys, So i accidently bought the part -LG Electronics 5301EL1001G Dryer Heater Assembly- for my DLE5977B LG Tromm. My wires are all in front of the control panel and my heater assembly does not have the 3 prong high heat thermostat thing like your part does. after installing my dryer starting smoking. I cleaned all the lint out and my exhaust is fine. Any ideas? do i need to buy the different thermostat? would it be compatible with the part i have now? Sorry im at a loss and your videos have been super helpful. let me know if you can help. thank you!

[@repairclinic]

***** That is the correct heater element assembly according to LG, but as you found out your high limit thermostat only has two terminals. It looks like you have to remove the one that comes with the heater and reuse your old high limit thermostat to install this part properly. You could also get it separately if you think it has failed. www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/High-Limit-Thermostat/6931EL3001E/1268363?TLSID=1773

[@GottaFlu]

my old one only has 2 terminals as well? would that still work implying that the old one is operational? thanks for replying!

[@repairclinic]

***** Yes. You would install the old two terminal thermostat on the new heater assembly replacing the three terminal thermostat it comes with.

[@GottaFlu]

***** both my old and new thermostats come with a 2 terminal thermostat. do you guys offer the 3 terminal thermostat? and would it work? im really sorry for all the questions. thanks for all the help

[@repairclinic]

***** This assembly comes with the three terminal thermostat. Your model does not use a three terminal thermostat, it uses a two terminal thermostat. You will need to reuse the old two terminal thermostat or purchase a new one in order to install this assembly. Everything should hook up exactly like the original once you swap out that thermostat.

[@apsingh78]

Great video, thank you!

[@repairclinic]

+A.P. Singh Thanks.

[@dukevan349]

Hello, I have an LG electric dryer call TROMM, the dryer is a bout 7 year old and its slowly losing heat. Will the part #5301EL1001J is the correct one to buy? Thank you in advance for your help. Duke

[@repairclinic]

This is a pretty broad problem. The best way to figure out what is going on is to use the repair help section of our website. You can find it here: www.RepairClinic.com/repairhelp It works best using your dryer's model number.

[@solysoly8530]

How much does the heating part cost? I have the same problem

[@repairclinic]

You can find your specific heating element by entering in your model number on our website RepairClinic.com.

[@patsykravitz2676]

Thank you!

[@tonylhoover]

I replaced the hi limited thermostat but forgot which wire (red/white) goes on which terminal. Does it make a difference?

[@repairclinic]

You can see how it hooks up in this video: Rear High-Limit Thermostat Replacement (part #6931EL3001F) - LG Electric Dryer Repair

[@Ferroriz]

Fixed it. Thank You

[@repairclinic]

Great!

[@victorarcos6178]

I replaced the heating element and the thermistor brand new, put everything back together but it still doesn't work. Any ideas?

[@abuchananace28]

Sounds like something in the control panel.. 8 months late...

[@real198113]

Question mu drying machine turns on and blows air but doesnt heat, is the heating element or the thermal fuse??

[@pdxbarbee]

I realize this post is a couple years old, but I just had the same problem... mine turned out to be the High Limit Thermostat... some good troubleshooting techniques at this link... www.justanswer.com/appliance/9lid6-lg-tromm-dle5977w-works-does-not-heat-trying.html Cheers

[@rebelmolina4529]

Thank you.

[@Ownd4h3r]

so we have an LG dryer, when it's turned on it will only go for about 30 seconds then dies. do you know what it could be.

[@HiveKrZ]

Bad control board or problems with the power source. Check the outlet and then replace the board if the source checks out.

[@SvoBrianRobles]

get this man an impact drill lol..

[@davidb2806]

says the inexperienced person

[@steveramos1452]

It's a Klein, though.

[@sajjadalikhankhattak3678]

nice work............

[@meisterelectric]

Sterted with no heat. Replaced heating element assembly. Have heat out of exhaust, no heat inside dryer. What next?

[@repairclinic]

+John Hintermeister That would mean you have heat in the dryer. There is only one air flow system in your average clothes dryer.

[@jpitttinaro]

anyone have any idea why the thermostat on my dryer only has one white wire ??

[@24762890]

what is the problem when the breakers strep work for one minute and breaker strep

[@repairclinic]

+Hector Candelas If a dryer is tripping a breaker then the heater element could be shorting to ground.

[@darylhall3661]

Great video, all Samsung wanted to do is have me call someone for service.

[@repairclinic]

We're happy to help!

[@darylhall3661]

No, thank you. Looking forward to having the parts on Friday.

[@MisterBinx]

Why can't I just replace the thermal fuse on the heating element? That should be a lot cheaper if that is the reason it's not working.

[@jackville9829]

dans le mien sur le tableau bord il y a le mot np sa veut dire quoi np

[@lizbethlomeli6573]

We changed everything new why no heating

[@delsonbarbosa7425]

Sweet

[@Cards-In-The-Closet]

I’ll never buy an LG if you have to go through all this to get to the element.

[@rop888]

yeah fuck this. 2 minutes in and I'm calling someone to fix it

[@DARKNETUNDERGROUND]

good video but that too many steps just for just that one problem , shit

[@fakoidrizovic9286]

Don’t bi this garbage drier

[@lindamontecalvo4569]

Are you nuts!!! This is a rather lengthy thing. Truth be told new dryers especially my one year old LG dryer is a piece of garbage. It stopped heating a few months ago. I had a dryer that was installed in 1982 and it always worked and always dried in half the time. I guess you can't avoid buying crappy appliance since that's all they make now. Hopping mad this until does not work after all the money spent!!!!!

[@anysnail6390]

Great video, thank you.

[@lorenanoriega1781]

Great video. Thanks so much!