[email protected] bought used maytag dryer

our dryer just keeps running and doesnt not shut off after cycle is done. You have to unplug or open door for it to shut off. This is not a refurbished dryer we had bought brand new

Check the vent hose going outside and make sure it is not stopped up with lint.
If this isnt the problem tour heating elements are probably bad.

Sounds like a thermostat has burned out is in need of replacement.

you will need to get behind the dryer and disconnect the vent tube, try drying a load of clothes with the vent tube disconnected if it drys then the tube is the problem and needs to be cleaned out. If it is not drying at all then it is a few things, I am assuming its electric here is a website that will help:

http://www.partselect.com/dryer+dryer-wont-heat+repair.htm

Hi,
Believe it or not your ignitor is going bad...

If you have a gas dryer.
The most common problem with a gas and no heat is the ignitor going bad...

Here is a tip that I wrote about that problem...

Gas Dryer not Working Gas Dryer Not Heating
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4398592-gas_dryer_not_working_gas_dryer_not

If your dryer is electric..
There could be a number of different problems...
Check out this tip that I wrote about this problem...

Dryer Troubleshooting Electric Dryer won t Heat
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3866345-dryer_troubleshooting_electric_dryer_won

heatman101

your cycling switch or hi-limit switch is defective they are near the heating element inside the dryer

Q - My electric dryer runs but will not heat, what could stop my dryer from heating?
A - Things that could stop a electric dryer from heating:
- house fuse or breaker ( needs two of them ), heating element, burnt wire, thermostat(s), thermal fuse ( not all models ), motor heat switch, timer, selector switch, burnt power cord/plug.
A ohm meter test for these parts is here.

this is joyce
It is as you guessed your sensor. it is usually located in door but some models are in back of machine on inside, go online download document papers go to maytag.com put in model# and then download your model # and it will show you where your sensor is located, it should be simple to replace. I had the same problem with my dryer.
I am glad you said you checked the dryer lines because if these get clogged up they will cause the dryer not to dry the clothes correctley. very smart....if you need me to help let me know.

thanks,

joyce

the circuit in the control. you can get it at
http://www.apwagner.com/index.php?main_page=part_finder
I hope this helps.