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Posted on Jan 10, 2009

Electric whirlpool dryer works but no heat

We replaced the thermostat and thermal fuse yesterday. I have had the dryer about three years and unfortunatly this was the second dryer that I had to purchase due to living in apartment with terrible ventilation. I have cleaned the dryer inside and out and removed any potential cloges but will not heat up. Help what else beside the heating element could it be.

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Sounds like a new heater element is required - change mine for the same reason and got some sucess - now have a different problem.

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