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Our electric dryer will not heat, but everything else works fine. I saw a couple of posts that might help but wanted to ask for help specific to this model before attempting repairs. Fuses at the panel are fine. Thank you in advance. jb.
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Provided you have 240 volts coming to the dryer, here is what I would do. unplug the dryer, and take the back off, and ohm out the element. if you get a reading it is good. Then you have a thermal fuse on top of the heater housing above the element. Take 1 wire off, and ohm it out, again if you get a reading it is good, if not it is bad. If you need me you can reach me at my website at ApplianceEducator.com Tom
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If this is an old dryer and you have 240 volts,pull the plug from the wall and follow the plug cord where it enters the back of the dryer.There should be a ceramic thermal block,where the plug wires attach to the block.Check to see if there,s a wire burnt at the block,most likely the red wire.If so repair the wires with a connector and then check for heat.Or replace the block if the part is still avialabe.....good luck
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I discovered that the heating coil wire had broken in 2 places. I reconnected the broken ends and reassembled the unit. All is working fine. Not bad for a LadyKenmore Dryer > 15 yrs. old. Thank you for all of your time and advice.
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