Whirlpool Duet Dryer Not Heating Enough

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Whirlpool duet dryer not heating enough.

Our whirlpool duet dryer has not been drying well for a couple of years now. The air flow can be checked by holding your hand in front the dryer vent outside while the dryer is running. Multimeter to test it for continuity. The heating element warms the air before it enters the dryer drum.

I checked the heating element and it had no continuity and when i pulled it out it was broken in two. To determine if the heating element has burned out use a. Lint build up inside the machine or dryer venting to prevent lint build up be sure to clean the lint out of your dryer at least once every two years and clean out your venting at least once a year. If the fuse blows or the circuit breaker trips again consider calling an electrician to check for a wiring problem.

The instructions below from diyers like you make the repair simple and easy. The most common causes for a whirlpool duet dryer not heating are. If the heating element does not have continuity replace it. I replaced the heating element and now it is heating but still not drying well.

Unhook the vent from the dryer completely. Troubleshoot a dryer that is not working properly before calling for service. Seth insufficient heat in a whirlpool dryer can be caused by restricted air flow which causes the heating element to short cycle. If you think the air flow is good it probably is.

Do a normal load with the vent unhooked. If the display on the dryer shows an error code signaling that service is required do not attempt to repair the machine at home. Do not put anything over the dryer exhaust on the back of the dryer. Like a blocked vent pipe or a smashed or restricted vent hose.

Last week it stopped heating all together. If it dries better or ok like this then the problem is in the dryer venting. Over time the heating element can burn out causing the dryer not to heat. Note that the drum of the dryer may be turning but you may still have no heat if a fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has been tripped.

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