Whirlpool / Kenmore Dryer Heater and Thermostat Test

Basic checks for a Whirlpool made dryer. This applies to dryers that are running but not making any heat. If you have any questions or requests just leave them in the comment section below.

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• whirlpool
• Kenmore
• dryer
• heater
• repair
• service. no heat
• fix
• how to
• diy

[cadaverock]

i check all fuses they all give me diferent readings ohms..so what else should i check if they all give me continuity ,the ignitor i took it out and look wornt out and broke in half very easy you think i found the problem?

[applianceoutlet]

@cadaverock

if the ignitor is broke you definitely have to replace it. There should be a little peep hole on the front panel of the dryer to check to make sure the ignitor is glowing orange when you start the dryer. Replace the ignitor, start the dryer and check that first. we can go from there.

[cadaverock]

i got shock and in the hospital my attorney will contact you soon..mr i dont give a shit!

[applianceoutlet]

@cadaverock

lol, ask the attorney for some common sense while you're there.

[Bnichole33]

my dryer heats and drys clothes but once it runs for awhile it shuts off. It has to

"cool" off, then will run again.

[applianceoutlet]

@Bnichole33 I would say your motor is shot. After it runs for a couple minutes, open the door then try to start it up. More than likely it will not. Sure sign of a bad motor. For as many times as I've heard this complaint, its been the motor every time. You are right though, once it cools off, it will start again.

[gmartins]

"I got shocked, I don't give a shit" lol

[majik365]

@majik365 I also only found two thermostats is there always a third?

[majik365]

so I get 124 on the first two and 250 in the sides. is that about right? my dryer runs but no heat ive checked the vent, the heating element, thermostat and i cant figure it out.

[bwfredette]

Great video Thanks for taking the time. I loved the part at the begining... Too many people look to blame others; good on you for putting it so bluntly.

[pkonneker]

Thanks for this! Hope I find my problem soon.

[Thegraybeerd]

You left out what to do with the two purple wires on the thermostat after the two red ones checked good.Take one of the purple wires off the connector,set your meter to 20k ohms,the reading should be around 7k...but I don't give a shit

[clevelandman2010]

@cadaverock

To bad you didnt die loser.

[soonerdew]

Very nice video, pointed me precisely to where I needed to check on the thermostat just beyond the thermal fuse.

[nicosetola]

Thanks, If me a 24 year old blond girl can use common sense and follow him anyone can.... thanks for the video... now y doesn't it heat lol new element, thermostats are fine, ....

[AmberWhite0317]

I have a Whirlpool Super Capacity Dryer. About a year and a half old. All of a sudden it shuts off completely. No heat, No power, nothing. Checked power to outlet, its working fine. Sent it to shop, they replaced the thermal fuse. Got it back,same day it shut off. Clothes are extremly hot. Which means dyer is over heating.Cleaned out all lint traps, no clogs. Thermal fuse still blows. Should I replace the thermostat?Could it possibly not be triggering off which is causing the dryer to overheat?

[jayvette75]

You save my ass great video!! I save 150.00 form buy a used dryer right at Christmas,

Thans you so much you video and 25.00 on ebay for a heater element save me from chasing the problem for 60.00 in parts buy learing how to test each part, You are the best!