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There are several reasons why your dryer may not be drying correctly. Some situations that may cause your dryer to not heat properly include a lack of power, an issue with the size of the load or its wetness, an issue with the heating element or a blown thermal fuse.
Read on to learn the most common reasons your Whirlpool dryer isn't heating, along with easy Whirlpool-approved fixes. If your dryer won't get hot, it's usually due to a clogged lint screen or vent hose. The clothes may also be too wet, or the load is too large.
Check the circuit breakers (electric) or gas supply (gas) to troubleshoot a non-heating dryer. Ensure correct power cord installation. For electric dryers, verify a 240-volt power supply.
When a gas or electric Whirlpool dryer is not heating up, there are several possible causes: We’ve taken some work out of the equation for you by listing the main reasons this happens and how to fix it. Electric dryers need a heating element to heat the air that’s inside the drum.
This video covers the most likely issues with a standard Whirlpool-style dryer, that cause it not to heat and dry your clothes. If you're getting heat but things are still damp, you may have...
Is your Whirlpool dryer turning but not heating? If you have an electric model, one of the first things you should check when it stops heating is the circuit breaker in your home’s main circuit breaker box. Thunderstorms and random electrical surges can cause your circuit breaker to blow.
How to diagnose a no heat problem on an Estate (Whirlpool) dryer.
If a dryer is heating but still has long dry times, the likely cause is a vent issue or restricted airflow. The venting going from the dryer to the outside of the home must be cleaned every one to two years or as needed when dry performance has decreased.
Find the most common problems that can cause a Estate Dryer not to work - and the parts & instructions to fix them. Free repair advice!
The simplest explanation for why your dryer is not getting hot is that you have a partially tripped circuit breaker. Dryer motors operate at 120 volts, but the heating element needs 240 volts to operate properly. Most people don’t think to check the breaker if the dryer itself is still running.