Dryer works fine except it does not seem to heat properly. Wondering how the element is installed and where I could find replacement heating element.

DRYER OVERHEATING:

Heating Element
A defective heating element can make a dryer too hot. If the element partially shorts out, it can produce heat all the time, regardless of whether the dryer is calling for heat. Remove the heating element to inspect it. The coils should not be touching each other or anything else.

Other Causes and Conditions
Air Flow Problem
Dryers need good ventilation to work properly. If the vent is clogged it can make the dryer too hot. Clean all of the vent tubing thoroughly.

Cycling Thermostat
Although not common, a defective cycling thermostat can make the dryer too hot. The cycling thermostat is supposed to turn on and off the heat to maintain the proper temperature. If the thermostat is defective it may keep the heat on too long. The thermostat is not adjustable or repairable, it must be replaced.

Felt Seal
Most dryers have a felt seal at the front and rear of the drum to keep the heat inside the drum. If the felt seal is worn away or missing, the dryer may keep heating and make the dryer too hot. This is not common.

Blower Wheel
A defective blower wheel will not spin properly and will not vent the hot air, making the dryer too hot. Check to see if there is adequate airflow out of the dryer.


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Test the heating element with a meter for continuity with a meter.
After that follow the wires, one thermal fuse should be neer the heater element the other near the exhuast.

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First look for reasons why safety components would trip and remedy them thangs
So once we have that ironed out we now have an idea where to look first. If the dryer is clean and the vent is clear and you still have no heat then one of your heating components have failed. The heating components are the element, coils, sensors, ignitors and controls.

So if the element is bad simply replace it and you now have heat but what if the element is ok?
If your ignitor and flame detector is fine you may have the very common problem of weak coils
If it turns out thet your safetys are fine and your heating components are fine then you could have a bad control
If your control is fine you could have a bad circuit breaker.The motor on American machines is 120 volt of alternating current but the 5000 watt heating element requires 240 volts.

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Hi, If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heatingthe most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glowssometimes 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 differentthings that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat. check out this electric no heat tip...

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I have a Thin Twin manual that will give you an idea of where to start:

THIN TWIN SERVICE MANUAL


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First things first...Are you sure that you have 220 volts to the dryer? Just because the motor runs doesn't neccesarily mean you have the proper voltage. Also check the connections where the cord comes in to see if they are tight and intact.

heating element is fine. it either works or it doesnt, cant work halfway, your problem sounds like you hav a clogged vent a kinked exhaust leaving the home. try looking at the exit point form the home can you see any lint around the housing, VENT VENT VENT

Hi , the high temperature causes the heat sensor does not work properly , in delicate setting are having heat , the heat sensor are busted or open elements was not heating .