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My Dryer won't HEAT!

Gas Dryers-

1.Can you read 120 volts at the gas ignitor ? (with unit running in heat cycle)

2.  Have you checked the thermal fuse with your OHM meter?

3. The thermostats must all show good continuity with your OHM meter.

4. If your ignitor lights up once or twice, then will not light, replace the gas valve coils.

 

How to Check Resistance/Continuity

 

Electric Dryers-

1. Is the circuit breaker thrown? Can you read 240 volts at the wall plug with your voltmeter? Don't go by breaker conditions, they lie!
   
2. Are the wires at the power cord burned where they attach to the dryer?
(2nd most common failure)

3. With your OHM meter, check the electric heating element for continuity.
4. Check all thermostats, fuses and the thermal cut-off for continuity.

 

Here's the typical components to check on an Electric Dryer-

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My dryer takes too long to dry