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Not heating. Is there an auto shut off if not adequate exhaust ventalation (i.e., does the lint need to be cleaned out). If not where can I purchase replacement for heating element & how much? I live in Olympia, WA,
Re: Not heating. Is there an auto shut off if not...
Check the supply fuses first . There is a non- resettable thermal fuse but the dryer will not start if it is gone. There is also a non -resettable thermostat on the upper side of the heater housing.
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It may be heating up too much and automatically shutting itself off. Try cleaning out the exhaust tube and even open up the dryer and clean the exhaust from the drum out. a strong shop vac and a stiff brush helps. Cleaning out excess lint that coats the exhaust walls restricts the dryer from pushing out the hot air and heat builds up. Your temp sensor is likely reading this and safely shutting down the dryer. Good Luck
To dry clothes, we need 2 things: 1-heat to evaporate the water from the clothing 2- adequate air flow to exhaust the moist air, thereby drying them.
Your heat seems to work.....if you stop the dryer mid-cycle, the clothes should be hot.
It sounds to me like you have a lack of air flow through the dryer. If you can get to the exhaust vent grill outside, then see if you get a large volume of air coming out of it. If not, then look for the louvers stuck closed on your outside grill, or any kind of blockage in your ductwork.
Perhaps undo the vent at the back of the dryer TEMPORARILY
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did your clean the motor itself,...this is what usually cuts off and stays off until it cools down.if the safety or thermal switch went out..it would not come back on...so, this is how you clean motor.,unplug the machine, raise top and there are two screws in inside each corner. remove and make sure quick disconnect wires are seperated, making sure you know how to re-install them. remove front of dryer and , remove belt off of dryer and pull tub out...the motor is now easy to clean and get to. just use a vacuum and a brush to get all the lint off of it...if this does not help/ or its not dirty then the motor is most likely defective.
Do this first Clean the entire exhaust venting tubes The lint build up will cause the moister sensor to shut down the heat until its is entirely cleaned out. If cleaned and still no heat the sensor is bad
If your dryer spins and heats properly and the clothes don't dry, then very simply put, the moist air is not being taken away. If your drying temp is adequate, then the problem is with the exhaust. Go to where the air is being exhausted outside your home, if working properly, when you put your hand on the air coming out, it should get damp very quickly. And ALWAYS clean the lint trap after every load!!!!
the motor overload can caouse that problem in that case new motor is needed if the dryer turn right back on after it turns off the even heat control board in panel bad if it humms are no noise after turn off and you have to let cool down the motor is the problem
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