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the dryer runs but does not create any heat
Thermal Fuse If the dryer doesn’t heat, but the drum turns, check the thermal fuse(s). The thermal fuse protects the dryer from overheating and helps to prevent fires. If the thermal fuse is blown, it will have to be replaced. Heating Element The heating element on an electric dryer can burn out over time. If the dryer doesn’t heat, the element should be checked for continuity. The heating element cannot be repaired and must be replaced if defective. Heating Element Assembly The heating element assembly on an electric dryer can burn out over time. If the dryer doesn’t heat, the element assembly should be checked for continuity. The heating element assembly cannot be repaired and must be replaced if defective. High Limit Thermostat Although not common, if the dryer doesn’t heat the high limit thermostat can be defective. It can be checked for continuity. If the thermostat is “open” the dryer doesn’t heat. Cycling Thermostat The cycling thermostat regulates the temperature of the air in the dryer. If the dryer doesn’t heat it may be caused by a defective cycling thermostat. This is not common. Main Control Board The main control board is normally not at fault when the dryer doesn’t heat. Check all of the other components in this troubleshooting guide before replacing the main control board. The main control board cannot be tested easily and must be replaced if it is defective. The timer is normally not at fault if the dryer doesn’t heat. In many situations where timers are replaced they end up being returned. Check all of the more common components first.
