Our whirlpool dryer has no heat. Is there a

Hi,

please power cycle your dryer and check for the error again. Ensure that your the lint has been cleaned out of your dryer before checking for the error again. If still having issues, please check any initial document that has tips/trouble section to help overcome that specific error.

Thank you.

I doubt very much that you can do that. They are made specifically for different brands and models.

The thermal cut-off at the top of the heater duct/housing blows when the high-limit thermostat below it fails to cycle the heating element on and off properly to regulate the heater temperature. This thermal cut-off along with high-limit thermostat including the cycling thermostat on the blower housing are wired in series with the heating element and power to it is cut when the thermal cut-off blows as a safety feature to prevent fire. Verify this condition by bypassing the said components. Click on the link below for the detailed instructions in troubleshooting this problem.

Troubleshooting Whirlpool and Whirlpool-Made Electric Dryers (Filter on Top and with Removable Back Panel) Running But Not Heating

This is a good website, hope it helps Tim:

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

The problem is more likely a thermal fuse or thermal cut out. Here is a video that walks you thru testing these http://appliancehelponline.com/gdryertroublevideo.html
http://appliancehelponline.com/gdryertroubleshootge.html
You can also enter your model # for diagrams and illustrations of your specific model.

take the back panel off it is located in the rear.

Somre are in the front and some are in the back.....

Not sure if this covers your specific dryer, but the best page I've found to help out in heating elements for Whirlpool/Roper/Some Kenmores:

http://www.davesrepair.com/DIYhelp/DIYreplacingWPLdryels.htm

I am assuming this is an electric dryer.

1) Thermostat may have failed.
2) Element may have broken at one point and shorted to ground.

Please reply your specific model number and I can help further.

From the sound of your problem, it appears you may have a faulty overtemp switch that gets too hot , opens the circuit to disable gas and flame, then cools down and allows it to start again.. Since you didn't provide a specific model number with your question.. use this link to find replacement whirlpool thermal fuses etc.. http://www.pcappliancerepair.com/whirlpool-dryer.php#fuse

Hope this helps..

If the electronic start is not working, it may need to be replaced. Call an appliance parts store and ask some specific questions to them about how you can test that component and if they carry a replacement for your specific make and model. Good Luck!