Dryer stopped heating

Dryer Repair
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Great dryer that I have never had a problem with suddenly in the middle of laundry day quit heating. Should I replace element or is there something else I should check first. Yes, I am a female but I do know my way around the toolbox as long as it is not too high tech.:smiley: Thanks, Morgan

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Heating elements don’t burn out as frequently as the failure of other components. Best to check for continuity in the thermal fuse and the thermostats first. Before you get inside the dryer, though, try flipping the breaker off and on a few times to make sure it isn’t partially tripped. If everything else is good, then check for continuity on the element. Any component that is electrically open needs to be replaced.

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How do I check these items you are talking about? I have a meter for checking to see if there is power in an outlet, would that be what I use? And how do I know where the objects are located because I do not have a manual.Damn, sorry..I got ahead of myself, first and foremost I thank you for your help and apologize for asking sooo many questions. I am eager to learn how to fix this and I have forgotten my manners. Morgan

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Hi Morgan,

You need a simple ohmmeter to check a few parts for continuity, but the first thing I would do is check the circuit breakers for the dryer to make sure there is 240 VAC at the power outlet.

You can find the complete troubleshooting instructions in one of our previous posts: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/5388-dryer-willnotheat-timer-wont-turn-off.html

The parts reference numbers posted there are different with your model, but you can find them through the break down diagrams for the Roper dryer Model REL4632BW2

Good luck.
Gene.

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Thank you for the info! I do not have a meter like those in the instructions but I did have a continuity tester. The circuit,fuse and thermostats checked out fine but there was no continuity with the thermal cut-off or the heating element. Does that mean that they are both out?

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If the continuity test shows an open circuit that means a bad part. In your case it means the heating element and the thermal cut-off are bad and have to be replaced.

Gene.

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Thank you Gene! I will let you know how it goes after I receive said parts.Thanks again for your help,
Morgan

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You are welcome. Keep us posted.

Gene.

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Thank you Gene for all your help!!! My dryer is running as good as new now and I appreciate all the help you provided! :smiley:

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I’m glad you were able to fix it.

Gene.