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09-28-2008, 10:12 AM
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Sparks from heater element
Model Number: LE80xsn2 Brand: Whirlpool Age: More than 10 years
I removed the back of the dryer to check for belt slippage and I noticed that the wires leading to the heater element are not insulated and there are small sparks sporadically. The sparks look like the burning of small particulates. I looked at the replacement part on this website and there is no insulation on the wires. Is this sparking normal? I am concerned about the fire possibility.
    
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09-28-2008, 12:42 PM
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I would be concerned too the way you described this, what I "think" your seeing is what happens to dust as it hits the glowing red wire of the element, if you truly had a spark or short, your household breaker would have reset by now.
Last edited by Zanshin : 09-28-2008 at 12:43 PM. Reason: typo
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