How to Fix an Amana Dryer that Won't Heat - Also Works for Kenmore, Maytag, Whirlpool and More!
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- Опубліковано 12 лют 2020
- If your dryer sounds like its running, but your clothes won't get dry quickly (takes 2+ loads) or at all, here are some things you can look at to see if its an easy fix. You only need 3 parts to fix most common dryers and save yourself some big money.
The main things we are dealing with in this video include:
- Amana Dryer Heating Element
- Amana Dryer Not Heating
- Amana Dryer Thermal Fuse
- Amana Dryer No Heat
Although this video focuses mainly on one style of electric (220v) dryer, the concepts are the same for many brands and models.
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i have seen at least 20 of "fix your dryer" videos but this one hands down is the best and most complete step by step on how to really fix your dryer.
You just saved me a $100 call-out fee! I live deep in the woods and service repairmen typically charge a huge fee just to show up at my home. By watching your video I was able to diagnose the problem with my dryer and have ordered the necessary parts. Looking forward to having a working dryer again! Thank you!!!!
Guys like this are a lifesaver! His videos and some comments walk me through the whole process of replacing my dryers heating elements and some other small parts. The repairs cost me less than $40, which beats the price of a new dryer!
Great video! Thanks, was able to fix my Amana dryer for less than $19 following your video. In my case it was the fuse, the guy at the appliance parts store took one look, and reached under that counter and pulled one out. He said he sells around 100 of those a month. Took the ducting off, cleaned out the accumulated lint in the duct, and around the fan, checked everything over, re-assembled and back in business.
my recommendation is to buy a small parts kit (not from whirlpool because they charge $200) for $20 and just to replace them all instead of wasting time diagnosing. Very good advice for someone that doesn't want to go buy a continuity meter.
Please, Where can I find this kit? Thx
@@rosethecopycat Amazon. They have different part numbers for the same product btw because every brand is doing their own fake part number
Would you happen to have the link to this kit? I just received the part I thought was bad and I still have no heat 😢
Does it really cost $20? And is there really a kit?
@@joaquinsuarez6090 amazon or ebay
Sir I have never commented on UA-cam, however this is the best/ most informative/ no fat or filler video that I have seen in years. Thank you for making this whole task take 20 min tops. You are the man!
Thanks! The crazy thing is that tech-ing these style dryers once you know the basics is like... a 5-minute job, tops, with a drill gun (vs a screwdriver) and a multimeter. Very simple and easy IF you know what you're doing. If you don't know what you're doing, you can throw a lot of money into fixing the wrong thing.
It was my timer. I took it a part, looked at it, and put it back together and thought I check it again because it didn’t work before. IT WORKED, SO PUT IT TOGETHER AND PUT IT BACK IN PLACE AND IT STILL WORKS!!!
Thanks for your video!!
Woo hoo! Glad to hear its fixed now!
great video on how to diagnose all for the parts. After a few minutes, I was able to determine which parts I needed, ordered my parts on Amazon on Friday and they arrived on Saturday. Total cost was $10! Thank you for the help.
I fixed my dryer after watching y0ur video. Thermal fuse was defective. Bought a new one on ebay for $6.50 delivered. Dryer works great again.
Dude, I have that exact dryer and it wasn't heating. Your instructions were spot on. Found the bad part but, kit was only 25 bucks on Amazon just like you pointed out to another poster so, I went ahead and replaced all of it anyway. Working perfectly! Thanks man!
What was your issue? I’m having the same problem
Great video. I was able to use your tips to locate the damaged parts and less than $20.00 later I have a working dryer. Since the parts were so reasonable I ended up ordering a kit and replaced the fuses and thermometer.
Thank you!!!! This was incredibly helpful! Wish I would have found your video HOURS ago when I first started trying to find why my dryer isn't heating. Would have saved me so much time. Appreciate your help!
Glad it helped! My channel is going to get monetized shortly which may help improve the search results for these kinds of answers. Hope you get yours up and running soon!
K.
@@bensappliancesandjunk hey can you send the video for the timer to me??
my dryer is only getting a little warm, found the cycling tstat purple wires have 1.7k - ordered new one, this is amazing information, thank you!
Excellent instruction. My problem was the timer and I followed your timer repair video to get up and running free of charge. Keep up the great work.
Awesome! Usually the timer fix is a stopgap, but I've had it work for 9+ months according to customers. I'd really like to do a total rebuild on the contact pads, but I haven't found a good supply yet.
@@bensappliancesandjunk I know right? If you could find a supply of those contacts it you’d be 1/2 way there. Have you ever tried ripping them out from an old unit? Do they? Maybe heat gun?
Thanks to this video I just repaired my old Amana dryer by replacing the cycling thermostat and saved several hundred dollars!
You would really think that in a $600 appliance mostly consisting of sheet metal and cheap plastic rollers they could have provided a diagnostic feature like they did in the exact same series of washers. Especially given the cheapness of the plastic drum rollers and other parts that are guaranteed to fail. I suppose that would cut into their profit margin too much though. That being said, thank you for the detailed explanation. It appears very helpful.
Thank you so much for this video. It did diagnose my issues 3 days ago. I was able to order my Heating Element and replaced it today. The dryer is working well now. Thank you
Well, like your name says "To God be all the glory " have a blessed day
@@bensappliancesandjunk Thank you. Have a blessed day as well.
@@togodbealltheglory362 where did you order it from?
Best ever troubleshoot video I have seen uptil now. Great work 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fantastic breakdown sir! Taking it step by step I followed along and was able to diagnose my time and the thermostat need replacing. Thanks for taking the time! Saves us mechanically inclined folks hundreds.
Just bought a new dryer to replace my old one that had the same issue... no heat!
Surprise, my new dryer has this same problem!!!
I'm on a business trip, but will be ordering one of your kits from your site to replace all of the sensors (you have some fantastic pricing btw).
So, thank you! ;-)
Thank you Ben! We have an Amana dryer that my girlfriend was ready to take a loan to replace. Your video helped us diagnose that it was a cheap fix!
Dude, your video helped me resolve a long standing problem. I am in your debt. Gracias!
Glad it helped
Very informative. My Amana dryer just buzzes when I push to start. This happened yesterday. I've had the unit for 5 years.
This is one of the best instructional videos Ive seen on youtube. Great work. Thank you.
Wow, thanks!
Another way to test the cycling thermostat and element thermostat is to remove them and shake then next to your ear. If it sounds like a high pitch rattle, it is usually good. If it has a dull rattle sound it probably has a burnt contact inside. It helps to have a good thermostat to rattle to hear what it should sound like.
A few people haven't been able to find the related video regarding refurbishing the timer on these style dryers, so here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/Bgf21D0g-vM/v-deo.html
Also, link to purchase the element & sensors: bit.ly/3HYJI3r
First off, thank you very much for the super-informative video. My dryer wasn't heating up. I filled your step-by-step trouble-shooting, and sure enough, it was the "A" contact. So I cleaned it, put it back together, and it worked. Extremely helpful!
I have another question though. Now, I'm having a different problem (that also seems timer related). Now it doesn't stop when it gets to the end of the cycle. It just keeps drying. Any tips for which contacts control that?
Thanks in advance
@@rprcharron does the timer stop advancing and keep running, or does it just keep running and running? Also is it constantly on or intermittent?
@@bensappliancesandjunk The timer appears to keep advancing.
I took it apart again, and I think the problem was that the top cam was just slightly out of position. Adjusted it, and everything seems to be in working order now. Put it back together, tried running it a few seconds prior to each of the "off" positions, turned the dial to off, and it stopped. I guess the next step is to watch it heft time we use it, just to see if the dial turns on its own when it's supposed to.
Either way, thanks for the awesome video. Got a new subscriber here.
@@rprcharron I haven't had THAT specific issue before, but I've had a few instances where the cams being re-installed binded, causing it not to move at all, or the stem was real difficult to move... Hadn't had the opposite happen with it consistently running. Glad you were able to figure it out, and I'll have to add it to my memory of "Weird things that happen when refurbing a timer" ha ha.
Thank you sir. Found I have a bad cycling t-stat because of this. Much appreciate the time you did to put this together!
Glad you found the culprit!
Your hands were covering the area you tested for the thermostat. The pic isn’t clear either.
Thank you for the information, i diagnosed and ordered the part i needed. Hopefully tomorrow i can have it functional.
Update
Part came and fixed my issue. Thank you for the information I greatly appreciate it
TY so much for a great video!. I was able to solve my dryer problem by checking all the components in your video and found them to be working fine. My problem actually was the thermal fuse that went due to a clogged filter screen, creating an overheating situation and thus blowing the thermal fuse. I have told my tenant to clean the screen after each use going forward. Thanks Again.
Awesome! I am so glad this helped you!
I wonder if that is my problem as well.. did you have to replace the blue wires?
@@alexkashar1022 Hi Alex - Sorry for the late reply - No, I only needed to replace the thermal fuse. Armand
You are absolutely amazing! I wish there were more people like you out there on UA-cam doing these (high) quality instructional videos! You are the best!
A couple comments. First, I really was helped by this video. I was able to easily diagnose my dryer’s problem. Video was clear and actually pointed the right way. Clear explanations. Second, your clarifying which brands/models you are showing us (dryers with this configuration of lint filter) I thought of as just ‘nice’ until I watched someone else’s video for how to actually replace the heater element. That other video, even though it said it applied to what I had, was a totally different dryer. Your simple clarification is much more appreciated now. And third, perhaps a closer, different angle view of the thermostat and heater connections would be nice so I could be more certain I was checking the correct terminals.
I didn't have the camera setup to do it back then. I was using a static camera on a pole that only went up and down. I've since upgraded to a boom mic holder that allows me to position the camera inside whatever I'm filming - I agree with you, and it was a constant fight finding good angles that I could work with but also film with too (because honestly, doing the work and filming it are painfully difficult to do both). But I appreciate the comment and plan to follow up with another lint-top dryer from better angles. I did this with some washers and it went over well, so its definitely on the "To do list"!
So thankful for this. My dryer was the exact dryer used in the video and I was able to fix my dryer all on my own with this video’s help!!! Thank you so much!!!
What exactly was wrong with your dryer?
Thanks to this video… I was able to figure out the problem in our dryer and changed the heating element…
Great job Ben! Found a burned out heating coil and the 4” exhaust had a HUGElargemous Lint Bunny stuffed into it. Tells me that the thermal high-limit switch was malfunctioning as well - although it ohmed out just fine. The whole 9 yards with all heating related components was all of $25 on Amazon.
Thx man! All fixed and running in less than an hour, free of charge!
Great to hear!
Your video saved me from buying a new dryer!!! Thanks!👍👍
This is my exact dryer thats running but not heating. I have a feeling its the thermal fuse! Thanks for the video I am going to use it later to try to figure it out
Great video! Very thorough and helpful! It was my power that had the issue. My almighty electician hit something when repairing my ac unit breaker. I was only getting one side at 120. Thank you!!
I am only getting 124 volts on each leg of outlet and on each screw/wire of braker and when combine both legs of 124 volts on either outlet or braker I get 0 volts. Replaced braker and still 0 volts. Any idea why can't get 240 volts?
Please advise how you fix yours.
Yes sir this was SUPER informative and vivid details with the visual part of it all
Thanks
Thank you! I fixed my dryer following your instructions
Thank you for a great helpful video. Also really appreciate the links to the correct parts. I hope your affiliate links help you get by in this economy!
Watch your video, thank you very much. I was able to fix mine. Amazon sells the multi meter that you suggested. I have one now. Thanks again.
What you are doing is a genuine public service. Thank you!
Great video, I am troubleshooting the exact model you have here. Or at least one that looks exactly like it!
Thank You! It was my timer. Great job breaking everything down in great detail👍
On one end I'm glad its the timer, but on the other, that one tends to be the most expensive to fix. I do have a video on repairing that style timer on my channel - if you want to go the route of sanding the contacts down and fixing it.
Thank you for this video. My Amana's thermostat failed and took the hi limit cutoff with it. Looking on Amana's parts site the thermostat has been replaced with a higher limit one, so I'm assuming it's a common problem with the particular model I have. 70$ for them both. Cheaper than calling someone out for sure!
Replaced thermal fuse, cycling thermostat and thermostat. Getting ready to replace the heating element and the hi limit cutoff
Thank you for the excellent video. I have the same model, and I tested everything you suggested in the video other than the loose wires thing at the end ( I did not understand that part well). Everything looks fine, and the values are good, as you suggested. My drier still won’t dry. What could be the problem? I appreciate your help!
Also, I had only one spade on the heating element. For whatever reason, there is a place, but I don't see the wire also. Also, the terminal showed continuity. It is the one towards the machine side. My drier was working fine, but it stopped working when I moved to a different house.
Such a clean and concise video. Thank you so much man this is awesome.
Helped me figure out my problem for my dryer thank
You🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for the video!! One question, what is it likely to be, if the dryer heats up most of the time. Sometimes it won't heat up at all. It's like it has a mind of its own. Any input would be greatly appreciated
Turns out mine was the plug that had a small curotion amount . sanded it off and started heating again thanks 👍
Excellent Resource & easy to follow.
Thank you ! Saved me a lot of money and a very happy spouse.
best diy dryer vid so far
Great video I figured mine to be the hi level sensor thingy it didn’t have any reading at all but the thermostat read around 9
Great!
Thanks Ben! Helped out greatly!
Thank you so much this helped me fix my dryer thank you
Very efficient video production - THANKS! I went through all your component tests on my AMANA NED4655EW1. All tested good. No corrosion or loose connections observed. The dryer turns ON on every cycle normally. It cycles through and dries each load (all cycle options). The heat shuts off at the end of cycle, BUT.... the dryer continues to run forever. Is there something in the TIMER /Controller that is not allowing the TIMER to completely cycle to "OFF" ? Thanks for any advice.
Thanks for the video really cool. I recommend maybe having a second camera with what your hands are doing cuz I couldn't see all that little spots you are connecting the multimeter to. Always thanks so much man
This video is 4 years old. I've invested in better tools since then a little
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world
Very helpful. Still not heating. Uhhg. On this model, I heard the c switch or something on the motor could be bad if all other components test good including the timer.
Hi Amanda, you got continuity between A and C on high heat? And you verified you're getting 230v or around that at the terminal block on dryer?
Amana not heating need the tester that was mentioned in vid. The ox help thanks
you're more helpful than the other videos ive watched. Only confusion i have is at the end when u show which terminals to test in the timer A, B, and C. you did clarify in what order or where to put my probes to each time. Do i put one probe from my tester one A and the other on B? Then A and C? then B and C? Or do i put both probes on A, both on B, and so on. and i couldnt tell in the video by watching it either. other than that, at least u explained the deal with the putty knife opening the top part. thanks
I don't think it matters the order. A to B, then A to C, then B to C.
Thanks for this video!
Gave me the confidence to dig in and see if I could find my issue.
All of the tests passed, but I still get occassional non-heating.
I'm just going to order all of the parts and be done with it.
Did it work?
@@cra2cra226 Yes it did!
great video, saved me tinkering all day
I have this same dryer but it gets hot but takes 4 or 5 cycles to dry clothes. Any suggestions thank you. The vent isn't clogged
Thx … I followed along and it seems to be my: High Limit Cutoff. Thx for the video.
Nice work!
Great walk through. Just determined it was the cycling thermostat for our Amana ned4600yq1
Nice work! I am glad it was a cheap part. I don't see too many of the cycling thermostats go bad. Its usually the components on the heating element.
10:08
Thanks for the video. One note: You show the "thermal fuse" on your diagram @ 4:13, but you failed to test it. This fuse is actually one of the most common things to go and a relatively inexpensive and simple fix.
I followed your video step by step, and all the components were just fine, and I still have problems with the automatic low heat selection, I checked the 3 on the left for continuity as you pointed in your video and it is fine too... I am wondering if I have to check on the other 3 connectors on the right placing the selector in the automatic low where you didn't check on the video...?
Hi! I have a question. When you are testing the timer on the dryer do you start the machine or not? Also when you diagnose the all the elements is the dryer plug on electricity? Cause in the beginning of the video the machine wasn't plugged in. Thank you.
Great video I'm not trained in electrical so the only issue for me I can't tell where he is testing
You are very informative for a DIY'er.
Thanks!
Great, instructional video. I would like it better if you changed the camera angle and got it closer when you were testing the onboard components so I could see where you placed the probes.
Helped me fix my Amana dryer. I bought the kit from Amazon for $35. Turned out to be the Thermal fuse , $10 on Amazon.
Thanks! This video saved me a lot of 💰
I have a question about the timer I took it out and cleaned terminals ...I'm getting continuity only from b and c not and c
This was helpful and easy to follow. I might suggest unplugging the unit before taking it apart. I have followed all of your steps and everything works. I'm looking for loose wires but i'm not finding anything. This is and amana model AED 4675yq0. Any additional input would be appreciated.
I believe I know what the problem is. I'm not an expert nor an electrician. I used the conductivity test on the volt ohm meter sets to audible on the thermal fuse. It gave audible tone so I thought the thermal fuse was properly functioning. A different website suggested bypassing the thermal fuse and clamping the leads together that go to the thermal fuse, plugging in the dryer and starting it. I did that and I immediately received heat. That leads me to conclude that even though the thermal fuse is conducting electricity (I got an audible tone) it is not providing proper resistance. Waiting to install the thermal fuse which I ordered.
When testing and handling the spades of the heating elements etc, should the dryer be unplugged?
My whirlpool dryer has a dedicated temperature knob. I tested all of the parts shown in the video and everything is working correctly. Is there a way to test the temperature knob?
fantastic, a+ video and solutions
Hey I have this same dryer. It was working then all of a sudden I heard a noise and saw a spark then it cut off. When I unplugged it and looked at the back one of the screws were black and a little loose. Does that mean I'll need to replace my terminal block and all the wires? If so where would I start to even purchase them
Hey I’m having this problem with my dryer it’s not heating just started yesterday and my nob won’t move when I start it. Need help on the nob part please I can’t find your video. On how to fix the nob.
When testing the ground of the sensors to the heating element housing if I get beeping then the element needs replace right?
I checked my thema fuse but my timer stays on one setting could that be it i dont have a multimeter
I have this exact model Amana. I checked everything and got continuity to all of them including abc of timer.. all except for the low temp (purple wires) has no continuity and cant get an ohm reading on them either. But red wires for hi temp does. And I have no heat on hi or low. Would that mean thermostat is bad? Thanks!
My drier stop heating,it blows room temperature air,I replaced the heating element and the cycling thermostat and still no hot air,any suggestions? It's an amana similar to the one in this video,the other 2 thermostat looking part's beep when doing continuity test.
I am only getting 124 volts on each leg of outlet and on each screw/wire of braker and when combine both legs of 124 volts on either outlet or braker I get 0 volts. Replaced braker and still 0 volts. Any idea why can't get 240 volts?
Please advise.
I dropped glove down lint filter I figured it would drop down somewhere I turned it on and it made sound now will not work I took back off and I didn't know where to go to look now do u have help video for something like this
Ben.I have the same unit and replaced element ,timer and and all the thermostats,fuses.Still have no heat.And checked each component
Ur video saved me A LOT ot money. Ty very much.
Glad it helped!
My dryer is only not working on the low heat setting. It DOES work on the high heat setting. I DID need to clean out the vent tube and have done that. Does it sound like I only need the low heat fuse? (If I can skip all the other steps it would save me a ton of time!)
I see what looks like a short red jumper wire hooked to the heating element thermostat. I don't have this wire, but only the red that connects to the top of the thermostat, the red that goes to the element terminal closest to you, and the orange that goes to the other, smaller thermostat terminal underneath that also connects to the other, larger element terminal, which is unused. Maybe your model is slightly different than mine. The thermostat part# is 3977767.
Also, when replacing the cycling thermostat, the purple wires are interchangeable. But which terminal is which for the red and red/white wires? My old part has an "X" engraved by one of the terminals and my new one, a pair of small circles.
Hey if timer isn’t mechanically clicking down anymore like it just stays on does that mean it is faulty also getting no heat
Thanks Ben!!! I have that same dryer and it stopped heating up.
Hope it helps!
Great video, thanks! I am planning to tackle this tomorrow. I also see that a possible cause of no heat is a broken heating element but I don't see that covered in this video. Did I miss it, or is there another video where you show the heating element? Thanks!
The heating element is what gets tested around 5:20 in this video, right after the thermostat.
We tested it but didn't replace it in this video. We replace it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/TGIodSIp_tA/v-deo.html
This is a fantastic video, thank you!
Thanks so much!
@@bensappliancesandjunk it was my thermostat! You rock
Hi, great video I have a liquid propane, gas model is it the same procedure?
Disassembly and sensors, yes. No heating element, instead uses gas coils/valve so checking that will be different for sure.
Ty very informative!!