SOURCE: Dryer heats slowly
When dryer heats too slow, that means that there is a problem either with the heating element, the thermostat, or the vent.
See the following suggeations from Repairclinic:
Drying is too slow
It normally takes about 45 minutes for a dryer to dry a full load. If your dryer is taking more than an hour, check these.
Vent
Heating element
Internal ductwork
Cycling thermostat
Vent
Frequently
there's an obstruction in the vent duct from the dryer to the outside
of the house. For the dryer to heat properly, the duct must be clean
and clear of lint or any other substance.
Heating element
Your
dryer's heating element may be partially burned out. If it is, your
dryer still heats, but at such a low temperature that it takes three or
four times as long to dry the clothes. If the element is partially
burned out, replace it.
Internal ductwork
Your
dryer has some internal ductwork. If it gets clogged, your dryer can't
dry properly. In most dryers, to get to the internal ductwork to clear
the clog, you have to substantially disassemble the dryer. A quick way
to check for internal clogs is to remove the lint filter and use a
flashlight to inspect the inside of the duct. If it looks clogged and
you can't clear it using your vacuum, contact a qualified appliance
repair technician.
Cycling thermostat
Although
this isn't a common problem, one of the thermostats that controls the
temperature in your dryer may break and cause the dryer to heat poorly.
If so, you need to replace it. The thermostat is usually a small,
round, black device mounted to an oblong steel plate. The plate is
mounted to the internal ductwork with two screws.
SOURCE: Dryer drum rotates but does not dry. No heat.
Hi,
The problem is the ignitor...I know it sounds crazy but it is....replace the ignitor and you will be happy again...:-)
Here is a tip that I wrote about this...
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4398592-gas_dryer_not_working_gas_dryer_not
heatman101
SOURCE: whirlpool dryer model #LGR 8620 pwo runs but only
Hi,
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...
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...
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3866345-dryer_troubleshooting_electric_dryer_won
heatman101
SOURCE: my dryer heats up,, glow works, igniter works,,
Hi, If you are having problems with your
gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor
goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working
properly. if
you dryer is gas check out this gas
no heat
tip.... If you have an electric dryer, you can
have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to
heat.
check
out this electric
no heat
tip... heatman101
From the description you give the most likely cause of this problem are bad gas coils or a bad gas valve.
You say you see the flames for 10 minutes before it stops heating but you don't mention if the igniter is continuing to glow. One thing we need to know is if the igniter continues to cycle on and off when the dryer stops heating.
There is a small square plug on the front panel you can remove to try and visually check if the igniter is glowing.
The problem won't be the thermal fuse or one of the thermostats. Once the fuse is open the dryer won't heat but it won't start to heat after 20 minutes.
After the dryer runs ten minutes and stops heating then check if the igniter is still cycling on and off. This is important because if the igniter is working then the thermostats and igniter are okay.
When the igniter glows at some point you might hear a click and the igniter would stop glowing. The click is from the flame sensor and after the click and the voltage is removed from the igniter at the same instant the voltage is applied to the gas coils and you should get a flame.
You might hear a hum, buzz or vibration from the coils when this happens. If the coils seem to react to the voltage but there is no flame then most likely the gas valve is bad. If the coils don't do anything then most likely the coils are the problem. The gas valve and gas coils can work for 10-15 minutes and then heat up and stop working till everything cools down.
One other thing I must tell you about the gas coils. Here is a link to the gas coils you will need. These are the new style that will last quite a bit longer the the older one. The coils are like the spark plugs in your car. The will need replacing in time due to wear. Below is a video to walk you thru the repair process.
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