Whirlpool Ultimate Care Dryer Not Heating

This will cause the thermo fuse to trip.

Whirlpool ultimate care dryer not heating. Since the dryer motor operates on 120 volts the motor continues to operate but the dryer s heating element does not work because it needs 240 volts which requires both hot legs. This is very dangerous and should be checked anytime the thermo fuse is blown. I have a whirlpool ultimate care ii geq9800pw1 electric dryer. First unplug the dryer then take the lint filter out and remove the two screws that are under the filter.

The motor has a built in switch that comes on when the motor get to full speed turning the heater on. Then pull the top forward and lift up on it. As with any type of home appliance there can be problems with any dryer model such as duet or cabrio and a need for repairs. Troubleshooting whirlpool ultimate care ii dryers.

When this happens the heater will heat all the time even when the dryer is off. To determine if the heating element assembly has burned out use a multimeter to test it for continuity. The heating element assembly warms the air before it enters the dryer drum. The motor can cause a whirlpool dryer not to heat although i rarely see this.

I took the lower front cover off and checked continuity on the heating element thermal fuse and two thermostats. If the dryer stops working mid cycle and will not respond to any of the control functions unplug it empty it of clothing and pull it away. Hi and thanks for watching. See this page for instructions on checking the heating element.

My dryer runs but does not heat. I have tried changing the temperature settings cleaned out the flexible hose going from the back of the dryer to the outside and checked the conection for the gas line. Whirlpool is a leading brand name when shoppers are looking for a washer or dryer in the united states. Over time the heating element can burn out causing the dryer not to heat.

If the heating element assembly does not have continuity replace it. Whirlpool dryer no heat see the section titled element grounded out.