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Am only getting 120 volts to heat coil. I am lost from here
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Check the power at the plug. Should be 240 volts.
Unplug the unit.
Unplug both wires at the heating coil.
Measure between them. Should be around 10 ohms.
Then measure from each connector to the case, should be an open (infinite ohms)
If not you probably have a grounded element.
Element is touching the case and it should not, may be warped or may be broken. |
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Originally Posted by: Stanton  Am only getting 120 volts to heat coil. I am lost from here First of all we need to check and see if the dryer is getting full power. Take the panel off where the cord comes into the dryer and see if we have 240 volts. That's the first place to start. If we establish that we do, then go to the heating element after you unplug the dryer, and check the thermostat, and the thermal fuse that are mounted to the heating element. Please, let us know what you find. Tom ApplianceEducator.com
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