The most common problem is that the electric heating element has failed, here is how you test it.
What You Need
- A multi-meter also called a DVOM this is for electrical testing
Step 1: Unplug the Dryer
Anytime you work with electrical appliances, it is important to unplug them. Failure to do so could result in electric shock.
Step 2: Locate Dryer Heating Element
The location of the dryer heating element will vary from dryer to dryer. Refer to your dryer manual for the exact location of the dryer heating element.
Step 3: Set the Multi-Meter
To test your dryer heating element, make sure the multi-meter is set to Rx1 on the resistance scale.
Step 4: Take a Reading
To take a reading on your dryer heating element take both probes on the multi-meter and place them at the each end of the dryer heating element. You should get one of two results.
- If the multi-meter read a high resistance, then your dryer heating element is working properly.
- If the multi-meter reads and infinite amount of resistance, then your dryer heating element is broken and needs to be replaced.
If the dryer heating element is working properly, then you will need to find another culprit. However, if the test proves the dryer heating element is faulty, you will need to replace it for the dryer to function correctly.