Dryer element burnt out ?

[bad dancer]

So my dryer just stopped getting hot. Anyone changed the element?
That is what I suspect is wrong. Big or small job ?
Can't be that dangerous can it ?

[XXX-er]

sure its easy, pull the element assembly out and look for the spot that is burnt out or check with an ohm meter for continuity

Get the element from a parts store the one I replaced was like a slinky, you pull it apart with the coils evenly spaced and run it thru the assmebly ...simple


unplug the dryer before working on it

[Mr. Toad]

Its pretty simple as long as you know how to dissassemble your dryer. The part is like $50.

[spudbumkin]

The heater element will be accessed by way of removing the front of the dryer, internal vent ducting, and drum removal. It is actually very simple. Google dryer repair and check out any number of videos.

[El Chupacabra]

No heat at all, or just not as hot as it used to be?

My 12-year old dryer wasn't heating as much as it used to, and wasn't drying clothes fully on the sensor setting. I opened it up and cleaned out all the lint in the duct, blower, etc., and put it back together. Works fine now. I had never cleaned the inside before this, and there was a wad of lint in the duct.

[GeezerSteve]

Could be a bad element but more likely a blown thermal fuse. Easy to replace. Make sure nothing is blocking the air.

Yeah, troubleshoot with ohmmeter

[bad dancer]

Wow !! 5 responses if 2 hours.

No heat at all.

Dryer maggots. Who knew ?

[swerishel]

Google is your friend. Lots of how to videos for washer/dryer trouble shooting and repair for lots of different brands.

[bad dancer]

Done and done !!
Turned out it was just the high limit thermostat that was fried.

$16 part and a multi head screw driver and I'm back to dry clothes.

Thanks for the input.