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rettaree  
#1 Posted : Monday, February 21, 2011 11:38:05 AM(UTC)
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i have a roper electric dryer, it runs but it isn't getting hot and the timer does not move so it just continues to run until i open the door or turn it off myself. hope it's not the heating element! :confused:
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#2 Posted : Monday, February 21, 2011 12:45:54 PM(UTC)
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Can you get us the model number for this please? Thanks.
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#3 Posted : Monday, February 21, 2011 12:52:35 PM(UTC)
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Model #: RED4340SQ1
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#4 Posted : Monday, February 21, 2011 12:56:33 PM(UTC)
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You will need a multi-meter to test this. First check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. If so check the heater and the thermal fuses for continuity. If one is open then that will be your problem. Let me know what you find out.
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