How to repair a dryer that works but will not get hot

[@dannyhenderson1963]

Thank you so much, I was ready to take the front off because I did not see a pilot light. Then I saw your video. 10 minutes, 15 dollars and it's hot again. Thank so much, you are an angel.

[@blancavazquez1305]

Oh my Jesus...your explanation of changing outlet source and assuring that 240 V was coming through to power the machine was right on point. Electric work was being done throughout the house that we did not think the fuse would be tripped. Once we flipped it...we had full power and the heating element lit up! Thank you for this video. So helpful.

[@mickeycarney2952]

Hello nice video my problem is took off wires to heating element and thermostat forgot where they go back whirlpool elec dryer GEW98 ... Where can I get schematic to put wires in right position

[@debbieli9596]

This is the best tutorial I’ve found online by far! Thank you for taking the time to explain in detail

[@robertlongoria765]

Made the right choice in accessing this video. Conservational and covers it all in short time.

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Thank you for the feed back! 🙏🏾

[@quincybirwood2629]

I've watched 3 videos on repairing an electric dryer that doesn't heat. Yours was the most informative and well articulated. Thanks for posting.

[@terrelldsession3720]

Quincy Birwood gotta be saved...no gimmicks...no games

[@fantama73]

How ?

[@heatherkoolaid]

Same

[@omix]

Thanks to this video, I was able to fix my dryer. This content is pure gold!

[@darylb.7421]

The lint compartment was my problem. Dryer was heating but clothes were not drying.When I removed it, lint was packed in the middle. Thanks for your video.

[@Yatesasphalt]

You rock man! This just actually happened today and found one of the coils was broke. Your video saved me money lol

[@rayhewitt4688]

Very good video grasshopper keep them coming

[@DaeDakota]

Thanks man. I watched the first couple minutes of your video and it helped greatly. I moved my dryer from upstairs, where it worked, to my basement and it wasn't heating. I checked my fuse box ( I have some old screw in fuses) and one was blown. You saved me a lot of time and probably money.

[@allisonalbainy2382]

This is an absolutely priceless resource ! What a great guy.. thank you so much Reggie !

[@trbray1985]

Thanks for the fuse suggestion; that was the issue after multiple tests! :)

[@Rbenterprises4]

You were a bit unclear about how to check the overload sensor and the thermostat, but your continuity test on the heating coil was spot on. Mine had no continuity and when I took it out, one of the coils was broken. Thanks for the video!

[@Penguin545]

Mine was a faulty timer too, open circuit in the two big wires on the timer when in a heated position on the knob. Part number for timer was w10185982, but I removed the screws out the back and cleaned the contacts in the switch and fixed it for free saving me an $80 switch or buying a whole new dryer for $300+ which I had been considering. Whole process took under an hour with a lot of distractions. Thanks so much!

[@runamuckretreatmccarthy1554]

Penguin, did it heat up randomly before you fixed it? Mine is trying to drive me nuts!

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Random heating is a symptom of a bad timer

[@lawrenceshdow]

Thanks.. I baught My dryer off craigslist. It stopped heating; opened it and found a bypassed fuse. The heat coil fried into 1000 pieces. Replaced both and the two safety thermostats. Thenbit wouldnt heat again; cleaned up terminals on the timer and it started heating.. Your comment helped me not waste time! Thank you!

[@kgk4]

I need to chime in and thank you for your video, saved me money and I was able to diagnose our dryer on my own! Thanks a bunch my friend!

[@mc6475]

Thanks bro. Truly appreciate the knowledge so much I let ad's play threw everytime

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Appreciate that😄

[@rrodgers3285]

What let ads play through why not skip them ?

[@rrodgers3285]

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[@rrodgers3285]

Why let ads play just skip them ?

[@cristobalbarrios9391]

Thanks for the video very helpful, one thing you can reset the high temperature thermostat by slapping it on the ground! 👍🏼

[@mikebaranHVACGOD]

This Is The Answer I Was Looking For...Thanks Dude.. Vent Tube Was Packed

[@littleace-nv2ty]

Thank you for posting these videos.

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Thank you for watching and subscribing

[@cutitsawitbuildit4296]

Thanks man you made it very straight forward

[@LeanOnYourRep]

No problem, thank you for watching

[@skorpyo331]

After new thermal relay in, good to go, everything else tested out fine.

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Awesome 💪🏾

[@valkh83]

You’re extremely helpful. I hope I can do this.

[@amorales9613]

Thanks for your help. My dryer was heating up at some settings and not others. I replaced the timer as you suggested and it worked. I had already replace everything else that was suggested as the most common problems, but it turned out that the timer was the issue. Thanks.

[@Justfor2day10]

You’re a damn genius!!! Half of my double breaker lost power so I reset breaker and now it’s working! I’d of never thought it would of been the power coming in! Hopefully it won’t trip again or I’ll know it’s something in the dryer. I’ll be subscribing to your page! Ty sir!

[@twofry64]

2 dryers later I found out I had to replace the breaker. Lost a beautiful 1990 extra large capacity Kenmore out of that deal.

[@Randall-mt7jk]

Double pole breakers are common trip ,meaning both sides trip together, interrupting all power . If only one side looses power replace the breaker it is malfunctioning and unsafe!

[@dasboot360]

Can’t find your other video. My dryer is working but very low heat. Thanks

[@azbrooks08]

awesome video. helped me fix my dryer. thanks!

[@kathyouthere]

Wow, great tutorial. My friends dryer runs but no heat. I thought it would be a large amount of work. Thanks so much!! We can do this ourselves with your help!!

[@essentialeugene]

Hey Kathy I have a GE dryer and mine runs without heat. There was a power outage in my area and I don't know if it caused my dryer to trip.

[@bobw222]

When everything in the dryer checks out as good check the line voltages coming in. I went crazy trying to fix a "dryer runs but won't heat" problem that turned out to be a bad 240V 40A circuit breaker. One pole on the breaker would flip but it wasn't strong enough to make the whole breaker flip. A check of the line voltage to the dryer showed 124V on one leg and 30V on the other. Pulled out the breaker and saw a scorched label on the side of it. Replaced the breaker and the dryer works fine.

[@LilShay27]

Dude! I've watch several videos and wasted my time. You by far were most helpful. Great video and thanks for posting.

[@larrycassidy1702]

Thank you. Great explanation super video thanks again.

[@rusedorange]

You should have linked to the gets warm but not hot video. Couldn't find it.

[@johnjohnson5150]

Thank you ! Very informative and thorough video! I,m going to fix ours! John

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Thx John!

[@LegoBeto]

Thank you so much for all that info. This was one of the most informative videos.

[@jerometruitt2731]

So I checked all the fuses, and thermostats and the heating element. They all tested good on the multimeter. I also checked the timer on high heat setting and that showed continuity as well, but dryer still doesn't get hot.

[@JHarper0091]

Thanks this was the most helpful video to diagnose my dryer. The timer is bad

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Glad to help!

[@QuallsKen]

My Whirlpool TEDX640PQ0 has continuity on all thermostats, heating element, and timer but the dryer runs but no heat. The vent was pretty dirty and I cleaned it but still no hear. Nothing appears broken on the coils but it could have burnt out from the lint in the vent. How do I pinpoint the exactly where the problem time or heater. Thanks you do a good job explaining things.

[@2010OHS]

Very informative video. I’m having an issue with my 2013 Maytag Bravos MEDEX700XL dryer. Suddenly stopped heating (only symptom). Tested in the timed dry option and the moisture sensing options and ran the diagnostic and no fault codes exist Popped off bottom toe plate, tested the continuity and resistance of the thermal fuse, exhaust thermistor, thermal cutoff, high limit thermostat, and the heating element. All are within tolerance and I’m using the service technician handbook that includes the dryer schematics to help trace the issue. The heater relay also engages when I switch the setting from no heat to heat so I know that is good. If all those are good I suspect maybe there is an open somewhere after the heater relay to the heater components. I haven’t fully disassembled the dryer since I have access to all the heating components via the toe plate. Like I said, only issue I’m having is heating so I haven’t tried looking in other areas. Any idea what else it could be? (Side note: I did just move into a new place and had to reinstall the 4 pin cable vice the 3 pin one i had to buy for use in my previous residence. I believe I hooked it up correctly since the dryer heater worked fine the past 4 days and now it isn’t.)

[@myrnaphillips6759]

I have the same dryer with the same problem. What was the cause?

[@djsircharlesdixon9290]

I have a Kenmore very similar to whirlpool. I replace the heating element because the coils actually got wet and broke. But it’s still not heating. I ordered a dryer fuse but I think based on your video it’s the thermostat that also need to order! Please advise

[@normanfields6371]

Good video. It helped me fix my kenmore. Thanks 👍

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Great!! Glad i could help

[@MikeAnnarose]

Thanks for the video. I've worked on dryers previously but needed a refresher. I've replaced thermal cutoff, high heat thermostat, cycling thermostat, thermal fuse and heating element. I've had my ducts professionally cleaned from the dryer to the exit of the house. It ran great for a load but now it will run but won't heat. I'm about to burn it in my backyard. Dryers aren't that hard yet I'm defeated.

[@MichaelKuhltimes]

My dryer ended up having a bad timer. At some point it got stuck in air dry only mode no matter what setting I turned the dial to. Except when I turned it to Air Dry Only setting it wouldn’t come on at all. That was my clue it was the timer. Replaced timer and it’s working like new. Just a thought. Good luck

[@pnwtactical]

That safety you were talking about that prevents it from getting too hot can you reset it without getting a new one?

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Yes, bang it on hard floor

[@pnwtactical]

@@LeanOnYourRep it worked!

[@anthronthompson4020]

I have a question I have a dryer just like the one you showed in this video when I put clothes inside the dryer and press the button the dryer hesitates to spin most times it doesn’t work at all I would have to wait for a few and then try again I checked the belt everything is on track

[@nellawell4976]

Thanks Boss, works like a charm now!

[@gennaro4941]

Thank you for the video..this helped me out!!

[@thomascostello5780]

going to look at the rest of ur vids. ty for this one - I recently bought a stackable that worked 2 weeks and conked out. Washer fills but doesn't spin and dryer turns but no heat. Looks like I need tutorials...

[@tinan1103]

What about the fuse on the left bottom side? I was told that is a common part to go out when there is no heat.

[@Netom28]

Thanks for this. Will have to test my parent's dryer when I get home. Just subscribed.

[@garydezenberg1185]

Most helpful, thanks for posting this!

[@dickeymoore3662]

I have a Amanda dryer and it takes 3 or 4 cycles to dry a load of clothes on more dry setting do you thimk yhe thermostat is the problem and great video?Thanks

[@tomlynch4075]

THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! Saved me from buying a new machine!!!!

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Awesome, you're welcome

[@JimWellman]

The back of my whirpool dryer is tack welded on. Is the only way to access the heating element either by busting the welds or cutting the back off?

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

Nowadays, you can get a whole heating kit for $35. On mine years ago, the 120v power legs, the red & black wires at the plug on the house was swapped & everything ran but no heat. I swapped them around & got heat. Now, years later, mine stopped heating again & it was my thermostat. Most of these dryers are all the same for Heating Element Kits. Many our different though. I'm watching this to make sure the heating element is supposed to cycle on & off. Which is common sense actually. I turned my dryer on & cold. Once i changed everything out, it took a minute or 2 before the element kicked back on, then it started cycling

[@liddywit7139]

Great video 📹 👍

[@357sps]

I appreciate your video, thanks

[@rebecasalas5621]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!😊

[@LeanOnYourRep]

😁 Glad to Help

[@cahuman443]

Thank you very much for your videos. I subscribed

[@sameservy]

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@alzak8346]

Thank you so much for the video

[@LeanOnYourRep]

No problem. Thank you for watching.

[@DadGummitMan]

Thanks Bo! Well done!

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Thank you

[@blenbugi8490]

Awesome video.

[@steven-sl7jv]

Awesome video I'm just now checking my mom dryer I checked all fuses one was bad replaced it but still not working turns out the timer is bad but expensive but I didn't check the elements need to do that as well but love your videos thank you

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Remember a fuse that blows is like a check engine light in a car usually means something else is going on

[@jawharris]

Is there a white fuse under the drum?

[@ytredbeard]

Can you do a video showing how to replace the first model regulator on the element? Mine has the second model and I’m not sure how to replace the newer model. Thanks!

[@JuanCarlos-lm4bu]

I have watched this video, as well as the one you referenced regarding dryers requiring multiple cycles to dry clothes, but my situation is slightly different. I have already replaced the timer on my dryer. When I turn it on, the heating element activates for two minutes but then shuts off and remains off for the rest of the cycle. Could you provide any insight into what might be causing this issue? My dryer is a Roper by Whirlpool. Thank you.

[@randallfranks]

Thank you for the great videos! I checked out many. Replaced all common parts : timer, element and the four other fuses/thermostats... checked all with ohm meter. All parts are conducting properly. No blockages, everything is clean. Operates But No Heat... Also checked voltage on the wall plug and it is putting out properly. Any additional suggestions?

[@datrucker210]

Did you ever get it fixed?

[@Hugo-Hernandez]

Did you ever get it fix ?

[@SuperJeremi10]

I have the sam issue with my dryer older maytag centennial. I've done the same steps as you. I can not get it to work, so I finally broke down and bought a new dryer

[@travowick]

Very helpful

[@kmking2000]

I have watched both this video and Quick Fix: Dryer Takes Multiple Cycles to Dry clothing, and noticed that the vent was totally clogged with dust. I have never cleaned it out, as a matter of fact, I did not know that I needed to. I had already bought a new heating element so I replaced it but I cannot put the wire thingy's back on the want go. I feel like I am going to break it if I force it to hard. What should I do?

[@cartycartyamplifiersalesrepair]

Great video sir very educational keep up the good work I really appreciate your videos nuff respect 👍 👍 🙏🙏

[@Rockonjen1]

So... Would this be the same as the kenmore 600 series energy saving technology drier? I have been watching tutorials all day and this by FAR is the most thorough and informative so far. I am trying to fix it myself instead of having some one else come do it. All the other videos only talked about it being the heating element. Nothing about the thermostat... My dad is an electrician so he is going to help me determine which one is the problem before I spend money on the wrong thing. Thank you so much. I am really hoping this is what the back of my drier looks like. Lol havent gotten back there yet. Lol

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Keep me updated on your progress.

[@Rockonjen1]

@@LeanOnYourRep It was the heating element, and thank you again for this video that showed me how to do it right!

[@johnrutledge678]

Your video was very informative. I do have a question, my dryer like most people was operational until it stop proving any heat. I tested all of the thermostats/fuse bar and heating elements, all of these components tested OK, continuity was present without any shorts at the heating element housing. My dryer is a Kenmore and like exactly as the one in your video (with all the same component placement). I tested the mechanical timer pulling the connector off going and across A and C terminals for black and red wires. Reading for ohms was 0000, no OL reading. I do not know what other steps to take in determining the problem. One thing I notice, when I turned the dry on, setting it to 40 minutes at the timer the dry operated OK with no heat, but when I set it to air dry it would not turn on. Hope you can provide some insight. Thanks

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Still sound like a damaged timer, also check your voltage going into the dryer, you should be getting 240 volts together 120 volts separate. And rarely but does happen, motor centrifugal switch could be stuck which means you need to replace the motor

[@johnrutledge678]

@@LeanOnYourRep Thanks, I will check on the items you mentioned.

[@sirronbailey3109]

Thanks So much..You Are The Man.👍🏽

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Thank You

[@sirronbailey3109]

Did you have a blog account or something? I have a question to ask you. About my dryer not hearing. With 120 coming through my heater coil. But not hot.

[@LeanOnYourRep]

@@sirronbailey3109 yes www.dryertuneup.com

[@MG-qk3wh]

No thermal fuse check? Just in case 🤔

[@kendrapelojoaquin2227]

I can't find the video that's about checking the voltage from the wall with a mulitmeter.

[@marshallcreamer2513]

Reggie I have a kitchenaid dryer and replaced the fuse at the top the one that blows as a safety if dryer gets too hot. At the bottom I don't have a orange wire with the 2 red ones. Am I ok with just the 2 red. Everything is working fine now and hot. Thank you

[@Mister_Y]

Ok, two minutes in before realizing this is for electric dryer. Moving on!

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Most dryer are electric only. Just but Gas dryer repair in your search.

[@tricia787]

Can you send me the link of the other video you have for the dryer not getting hot enough

[@cassandrawillams8300]

Hello I been watching your videos changed out things but dryer will not work to long

[@armandoalexisdh]

Very helpful thank you for a well presentation my respects to you

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Thanks Armando

[@lonniemerritt2323]

My heater element goes on, but it turns off after a minute or so. It goes off and on. It goes through the timing cycle but the clothes don’t dry. Besides the fuse would the door switch be the problem or should I replace both fuse

[@downtowngutter3875]

So its either theromstat or heating element oe timimg switch

[@scottyoung7852]

I hav a question.... I got a used dryer normal house hold plug on it I bring it home plug it in and no heat I take back panel off and can see the heat element start to light then shuts off but dryer keeps goin. Now do i hav a volt issue or get my sensor changed? Thankx for your time.

[@DOUBLE0SEVUN]

Anyone have a link to his video of testing the electrical system for voltage? I can't seem to find it

[@dadams19111]

thank you, you saved me buddy

[@marissagonzalez3883]

awesome thanks

[@elbiewatson]

Good video. Thanks!

[@frankfitzgerald4957]

Great video

[@ba7926]

Thanks man, very good, easy to see and see what to do.

[@etienneh357]

Awesome ! I was able to repair mine, but it only dried for one cycle and stopped working again... Do you have any idea what it could be ? ( I replaced the 4 parts as advised) Would kinda suck to have to replace the whole thing ! :/

[@steven-sl7jv]

Thanks Reggie

[@clintlilly3894]

What about the thermal sensor or did I miss that?

[@ryanwheeler8188]

Very helpful video, thank you!!!

[@krista92487]

We're does the jumper cable go

[@gardencity3558]

Great video! Helped me a lot..

[@dawidsmartins2274]

Nice intro

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Thx 😁

[@zeushernandez2449]

Ok I’ll say it how did u manage to take the bottom part of?

[@LeanOnYourRep]

2 screws on both sides of element

[@zeushernandez2449]

@@LeanOnYourRep thank you but you could of shown it in the video

[@MrsSaxophonegirl]

Thank you so much for your videos. I really can’t afford a technician at this point. I checked my heating coils and they were fine, I even checked my timer and it was beautiful. I checked that everything was putting out what it was supposed to (ohms) and what wasn’t supposed to wasn’t. I checked the voltage on the plug and it was like 2-5 volts short, could this be causing an issue? I emptied out the vents and cleaned everything out. The vertical vent did have build up but it still isn’t heating. The dryer runs, but it doesn’t heat. I’m so frustrated because I’ve been working on this for four hours and I’ve taken the backings off multiple times. Help!

[@MrsSaxophonegirl]

I went back and googled what continuity meant and retested the high limit thermostat and I found that was the issue! I’m buying the part from a locally owned business tomorrow. Thanks for your help!

[@budmanzoom4441]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Teriandjacobworld]

Well we bought a used $50 dryer that got hot used for a week but here's the thing in our house we rent there's no vent to go outside 🤔 so my husband hooked up something with a half inch water kind of a plastic thing 🤔 can I have done it? I don't know I'm just going to have to pull it apart.

[@jenniferbo5721]

Looking for the video on whirlpool timer switch, did you ever get one done? Checked the heating element and thermostat, but they are all good.

[@LeanOnYourRep]

Yes kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWeymJtpgrWqiMU

[@Laymansterms83]

Very helpful! Found a wire coil split on the heating element.