dryer will heat for about 20 sec. then off - Appliance Repair Forum

Welcome Guest! You can not login or register.

Notification

Error

dryer will heat for about 20 sec. then off Options Email this topic Watch this topic Print this topic » Normal Threaded
Model: CYE2000AYW	Brand: Magic Chef	Age: More than 10 years
Previous Topic Next Topic

kenandsara		#1 Posted : Monday, February 22, 2010 7:35:20 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/22/2010(UTC) Posts: 1		dryer will heat up for about 20 sec. then no heat for 30 sec. then heat for 20 sec. then no heat for 30 sec. then heat for 20 sec. then no heat for 30 sec. it takes 4 times as long to dry a load, it has to be something simple!!!!! thanks kenandsara


User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Sponsor

See inside of your appliance - diagrams and part photos for virtually every model.

sidfink43		#2 Posted : Tuesday, February 23, 2010 2:52:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Use a meter to make certain the power at the connection block is not going off and that you are getting 120v on each side continuously while it is running. Then check the heating element (with power off) It may have a break that is activated when it heats up If this all checks out, try replacing the cycling thermostat, this part here. Part number: AP4056454


User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Users browsing this topic
Guest

Forum Jump

You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You can delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You can vote in polls in this forum.

Important Information: The AppliancePartsPros.com uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More Details Close