20 Most Recent Whirlpool LEQ8000JQ Electric Dryer - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Is it possible that the problem you are experiencing may be caused by a worn heating element or the fuse associated with the forementioned component?

The element is held in place by 2 8mm bolts and once removed the element will slide out.

Hello. W/D here. The problem with your dryer usually isn't too serious, and the most likely cause is easily remedied. If it'll run, and heat up, that's great. It sounds like you have a restriction in your exhaust circuit.
Unplug your dryer and scoot it out to where you can get to the vent ducting. Lots of times there are loops and humps in the ducting behind the dryer that just love to collect debris. Disconnect it and, holding the duct like a "U", take it outside and clean it out. While the duct is off, clean the dryer exhaust cavity and the vent where the dryer exhaust exits your house. Remove the lint screen and inspect/clean the cavity below it. A dryer brush (looks like a giant bottle brush, ~$10 at Lowes, H/Depot, W/Mart) is really handy for this type of cleaning. This should correct your problem.
Hope this was useful to you.
Regards, --W/D--

If your dryer is the model you have this listed under (lint filter on the top panel), then retrieving something stuck in the vent is pretty simple. Just follow these steps:

1. Unplug the dryer and remove the back panel. The dryer exhaust vent is located on the left hand side (as viewed from the rear).

2. Remove the screws that hold the vent in place and remove. NOTE: Make sure you remove the two screws located on the top panel as well. The entire exhaust vent will come out.

If this is not how your dryer is configured, please post back with your correct model number. If you have any questions, please let me know. I hope this helps you.

If you mean the lint trap, try this: Unplug the dryer. With a dryer brush (~$10.00 @ Lowe's/similar), bend to approximate the curvature of your cavity and try to retrieve. If this doesn't work, slide/scoot the dryer out and remove the venting duct. Carry outside and dump. If no sock there, look into the dryer exhaust (where the duct connects). Use the brush again to retrieve said sock (and generally clean as you go, as it never hurts). Also look at your vent where your dryer exhaust passes through the wall, clean as you go..... This should get you back up and running.
Regards, --W/D--

Hello Friend, Your problem is very simple to fix. You need to replace the Rear drum support rollers. To replace the Rear drum support rollers just remove front of dryer body exposing the drum, look under the drum and you will see the belt and tention wheel in front of the motor. Now, release the tention on the belt and remove belt from motor shaft. At this point you can remove the drum up and out of the dryer cabinet. Look towards the rear of the dryer cabinet and you will see the rear drum rollers. The roller on the left has a support strap held on by a press on clip. just pry this clip off and remove support bar. Now there will be a plactic triangular clip holding the roller in place. Just remove the plastic clip and replace roller. The roller on the right just has the triangle plastic clip just remove and replace that roller as well. Be sure to lubricate the roller shafts with some 3 in one oil prior to re-installing the new rollers. Make sure you re-install all of the retaining clips. After re-assymbly of your dryer if should run like new. Happy to help, Tim. And please don't forget to give me your rating for my help. Thanks.

There are several things that could cause this problem, here are a few common things it could be, before doing any checks you should always make sure you disconnect your appliance from it's power source.

1. bad heating element, you can check the heating element for continuity with an ohm meter.
2. bad thermal fuse
3. faulty power cord
4. bad thermostat
5. tripped breaker or blown fuse from house power supply, check to see if you have 240 volt supply to your appliance.

YOU MIGHT HAVE A BAD DOOR SWITCH OR A BAD CYCLING THERMOSTAT OR THERMAL FUSES ON THE BRINK. DO THIS GO TO www.repairclinic.com ENTER YOUR MODEL NUMBER SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN AND CLICK THE RED 100 THEN LOOK FOR PARTS 2986 CHECK THI PART FOR CONTINUITY. THEN LOOK FOR THESE 2651 AND CHECK TO SEE IF THEY FUNCTION BY TAKING THEM OUT AND APPLYING A LIGHTER TO THE SENSING SIDE YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO HEAR AND FEEL THEM CLICK. IF THEY DO THEY ARE GOOD. THEN LOOK FOR 898078 IF YOU HAVE IT OR 904589 EITHER A THERMOSTAT OR DOOR SWITCH IS BAD. GOOD LUCK

Many of things, either the belt is off or broke, your idler is bad or off and or motor is bad or the belt is not on the motor. you will have to open the front and see. you can get Whirlpool Dryer Parts here.

That my friend is a bad motor, (motor start relay i should say but you have to change the whole thing). The start relay is gone. any more questions call me on your Whirlpool Dryer Parts. visit the site and grab a motor i can help you on the repair best i can no cost!

REMOVE THE BACK PANEL AND THERE YOU'LL HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR HEAT ELEMENT CHECK IT FOR A BROKEN COIL AND ALSO CHECK YOUR THERMAL FUSE.

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Please check the power cable at the back of the dryer.

Is the drum turning and are you getting a flow of air out of the exhaust pipe? These two items may assist you in finding the problem. Look next at the thermostat if these items are working right. Have you checked the area below the lint filter for buildup of lint?

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thats easy the moisture from your clothes ,,and the outside air,,where ever you live its a lot of moisture in the air,,now the cold air from outside is coming back in dryer and the hot moist air is trying to get out,,bingo condensation,,in your dryer exhaust vent tube ,,hince all the water,,,,now to fix that ,,we need to dump all the water from vent exhaust tube ,,you may need a new one because it will mostly rot...and check the flap or put a window exhaust kit on the house or window,,to stop air flow from coming back in the dryer ,,and where done..onthejob

You quite possibly have something like a penny or a paper clip stuck at the heat duct. ***First-shut off the electric to the dryer***. From behind the dryer, remove the heat tunnel and clean it out. You will be surprised how much lint gets past the filter. It's an easy repair, just a few screws. While you're back there, look around for any buildup in other areas.

Hi!!! you might have a timer problem.Good luck..