If the flame sensor isn t working the dryer won t heat.
Whirlpool front load dryer won t heat.
Hopefully it will be informative.
Now run a cycle that requires heat like permanent press or normal dry.
I will try to show you how i troubleshot this problem.
I have a front loading electrolux dryer electrolux eimgd55iiw 8 0 cu.
The other day i noticed that the load of clothes was taking forever to dry.
This was a kenmoo.
If it is on an air fluff or cool down setting the dryer will not heat.
I opened the dryer door and everything was cool to the touch.
On a gas dryer the flame sensor detects the heat emitted by the flame.
Before checking the flame sensor first make sure that the igniter and thermal fuse are not at fault.
One of the appliance parts most of us suspect first is the heating element see common whirlpool elements below but there are several other appliance parts on the dryer and one item that is not on the dryer that can produce the same symptom.
To determine if the flame sensor is defective use a multimeter to test the sensor for continuity at room.
You will save time energy and money if you will take a few moments to prove exactly.
It must be on a setting that requires the dryer to heat.
Dryer won t heat up.
Lint build up inside the machine or dryer venting to prevent lint build up be sure to clean the lint out of your dryer at least once every two years and clean out your venting at least once a year.
The most common causes for a whirlpool duet dryer not heating are.
If it won t advance to off on a cycle that has no heat involved then you need a new timer.
My whirlpool duet dryer won t heat by tanya lee.
This is the most common symptom we hear on all brands of dryers.
If the dryer will not stop on those cycles then the issue is the temperature sensor in the dryer and the dryer needs a new timer resistor.
It does not seem to dry thoroughly anymore especially since the weather turned colder.
