Dryer Not Heating and The Most Common Fix
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Is your dryer not heating or not turning on at all? In this video, I use my Maytag Performa dryer as an example to show you the most common issues you can have with a dryer. I also go over a lot of dryer basics and troubleshooting tips.
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You don't need to apologize for your "dirty" dryer. So many how-to videos show a dude working on a BRAND NEW unit! Who wants to see that? Anyone can fix a brand new unit that's working fine! Nice to see someone working on what most people have at home. You covered a lot of points that other videos don't even mention. Thank you!
What happens if everything checks out and the igniter still doesn't like
Thank you for this awesome video! It helped me fix our dryer - it was either the temp sensor or the fuse (I replaced them both since they were ordered as a pair) - and it worked! Could not have done it without this video!
One of the best “how-to” videos I’ve ever seen
I have a 25 years old Whirlpool dryer and here is what I have fixed so far and you have covered all of them in your video. Thank you so much.
1) Broken igniter - 279311
2) Dryer Gas Valve Ignition Solenoid 279834
3) Belt and Pulley - 4392065
4) Dryer Thermal Fuse 3392519 (cause by Vent Clogged by lint)
Update - Complete success. Put everything back together and the new radiant sensor fixed the no heat problem. The thorough cleaning helped improve airflow, so it is drying better than ever. Most importantly the wife is very happy. I only had two small screws left over but it seems to be running fine without them, lol.
Many thanks for your great video. You were the only one I found that bothered to explain there were differences in how to repair a front lint filter dryer like mine and a top lint filter. I wasted a lot of time trying to get the back off my dryer since all the videos I originally found were for top lint filters.
Well, my gas dryer is a 37-year-old Kenmore. It has never been serviced in those 37 years, so you've got nothing on me with piles of lint inside. One day my wife told me the dryer was not drying at all. First checked that it was actually tumbling, and that we had good that air flow from the dryer vent outside. All that was good. When I checked the clothes, I found that they were cold. I checked all the things you described and the only part that failed the continuity test was the thing you said was very unlikely to fail - the flame or radiant sensor. Just ordered one on Amazon so hopefully that will fix the problem. Like you, my coils failed the continuity test; however, they did show resistance. The resistance was over 1000 ohms, so I wonder if the continuity test does not work because the resistance it too high. Just a thought.
One tip I will pass along. Take pictures of the parts you test so you can look up the part numbers online. For example, my thermal fuse was next to the dryer thermostat, but I had a high limit thermostat where your thermal fuse was located. The only way I really knew for sure that I found everything I needed to test was looking up the part numbers. You will need the part numbers to make sure you are ordering the proper replacement parts also. I also videoed each part I tested and described the results of the test. These can also be used to make sure all the wires are hooked up correctly when done.
One other tip I did not do. Take pictures and/or videos as you take your unit apart. This will make sure everything goes back where it belongs, and you reassemble in the right order. Since I did not do this and since the project has dragged on for over a week, I hope I remember how to reassemble everything. I also did not mark which was the front and back of the drum so hopefully it makes no difference, or I can figure it out. Update - The belt on the drum was not in the center so I was able to figure out which was front and back by measuring where the pulley is from the back wall.
By the way, I checked my lint filter with water even before I found your video and not a drop of water would pass through it even though it looked clean. I just scrubbed it in water with a standard brush we use to clean off dishes in the kitchen. Now water flows freely through the lint screen. We used dryer sheets for years but switched wool dryer balls years ago. Much healthier and better for the environment. Apparently, they are also better for the lint screen.
Hi, as a 9-to-5 paper-pusher, you and five other UA-camrs have helped me fixed my Maytag Atlantis dryer. I wanted to thank you guys for your very informative video. So... thanks. LOL. I replaced the solenoids to fix the problem.
He talks so clearly and makes it easy to understand. Great video
NGL I first groaned when I saw 20 mins. Nothing more irritating than trying to find an article/fix and having to sit through boring droning on a video that may or may not have answers. BUT, your video was edited for efficiency, and contained tons of excellent info on small things people don't usually include in DIY fix videos. The lighting, camerawork and instructions were top notch. Thanks for this man.
Extra props for the chiptune outro music. :)
I recently repaired my dryer that had an error code that would stop the dryer every 10 minutes, so I replaced all the heat sensors that was recommended, it didn't fix it. Then I replaced the heating element itself and that fixed it. The heating element was still heating the dryer but one heating coil was bad causing the shut down. I ordered all parts online and watched videos on UA-cam for support. These repairs anyone can do and save a fortune.
Great video. Replaced my 2 gas valve coils yesterday which solved my problem of intermittent heating. Also drilled a half inch hole on my Maytag front panel which allowed me to see the flame and the igniter operating with the front door cover on. For some reason my model didn’t have a view port. A small grommet covers the hole now but allows for easy troubleshooting. My advice to anyone if you’re having intermittent heating on gas dryer is to replace the 2 coils. They’re super cheap and super easy and pretty much universally standard. Although they may appear within specifications on the bench it’s when they’re operating where they get to be problematic. Don’t be afraid of the aspect of them being on the gas valve. You’re not doing anything that would expose you to gas or anything like that. Thanks for the video
After having accomplished 1. & 2., your video was the most helpful. What really helped me is 1. having watched a UA-cam video telling me how a gas dryer works, then, 2. viewing a video that explains how to take my dryer apart (state of the art Samsung), and finally 3. watching several videos like yours . Yours is the best! It teaches one, sequentially, where to find the model number of the unit, clear trouble shutting technique to find the problem, the name of the replacement parts, & how to replace needed parts. Your video in the 3rd category is the vest. It is very comprehensive, to the point (without needles chit-chat), & the most instructive (you make a wonderful teacher or mechanical engineer). Thank you for taking the time to pass on your knowledge to the world-community! Hugs to you! Next you see your mom (or whomever brought you up), give her (or that person) a big hug, for me, for having raised such a, NO NONSENSE, mechanically high IQ & wonderful person.
Wow, thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment! Much appreciated! :) Glad to hear that my video helped in the process and hopefully your dryer is fixed or will be soon! Happy laundry! ;)
By Xander
Same comments as others ...wish all "how to" videos were as intensive with clear and detailed information as this one. EXCELLENT
I love how you got into great detail, not a lot of videos do I appreciate that. Now you get me thinking I can buy dryers that don't work just to turn around and flip them💀 Great confidence boost
I love these videos. this channel really has become my first stop when something stops running in my house. First it was my HVAC issue, which a handy video of yours helped me diagnose and replace the contactor, and now my dryer stopped heating, and I was psyched to see you had a video for that as well.
You did a very good job explaing this. Dont apologize for a dirty dryer, the dryer is not new and that just shows us how inside a dryer would like after frequent use.
So my dryer kept shutting down after running for a minute.
I tested all the thermo-switches and sensors but everything checked out all right.
Roaming through the dryer videos here, I came across yours where you showed the lent screen water test.
I pored water onto the screen and BINGO, not a drop would pass through.
I tried scrubbing it with soapy water and a brush but still just a little water dripped through.
I figured that wasn't enough so I took it outside and sprayed Brake Cleaner front and back then let dry 30 seconds.
I repeated this front, back, 30 seconds dry.
I then took a wire brush to it and poof into powder the glaze went.
I now have no problems.
My dryer is 23 years old and had so much lent built up in it that some of it had been burning already on the coil heating tube so it may have saved our home and lives that I opened it.
Thx 4 that great information on the lent screen.
We no longer use softeners.
P.S.
Never go to bed with your dryer running or you may never see tomorrow.
I don't usually work on my appliances but you make it look so easy, and it turns out it is. I watched your video about fixing dryers and changed my heating element. I purchased this on-line for $25 and was easy to install, saved about $150.00. Thank You
I remember the first time my Dad tried to fix our dryer. He used a lighter to find out if it was a gas dryer. Needless to say it was the last time he tried to fix the dryer. Last time he tried to fix anything come to think of it. Gosh i sure miss my Dad. Don't get to see him very much since he lives in Florida now. Anyway helpful video.
Great video! A feature to look for when buying a multi-meter is for it to have a built-in fuse so that if you forget to switch from ohms to volts you don't damage the meter.
Thanks for the great video. Very methodically presented and easy to follow. Fixed my dryer door switch for less than $10. Glad I watched before buying a new dryer!
Glad to hear that you were able to get it fixed! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment, happy laundry! ;)
Where did u order ?
@@WordofAdviceTV hey what about if there was a flood In my area and water got up to my knees. What do you think I could replace to make mine work. Will it be cheaper to replace everything under the hood?
Afternoon sir from N, Carolina - I purchased an appliance repair course 8 years ago, it was all books w/ pictures & details, but wow what a difference video learning makes. I’m 57 and would still like to do this part time, huge demand in my area, I just never gained enough confidence in troubleshooting. Thanks kindly for your very informative videos. Douglas…
If I do this to my dryer, I'm sure I'm gonna end up buying a new one.😄
Me to
Same here. Its going to explode after I put it back together and press start. Who else thought once he took the front cover off, it would be an easy fix lol. "Take out the drum.....wtf?"
Triple ditto
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Ok, guys, You can do this! you can also avoid having to do this in the first place too! how? by understanding that the number one reason dryers thermostats and thermal fuses blow, is because of heat management.
Clogged or restricted exhaust vent airflow is the most frequent cause of thermal fuse blowing. Check your lint screen for lint or a build-up of debris that could be inhibiting airflow through the dryer. Wash the lint screen with water and a nylon brush and then thoroughly dry it and replace it in the lint screen housing, Check the flexible vent hose behind the dryer meaning take it lose and check it for clogs and kinks clean everything. Also, check the exhaust vent ducts system to the outside of your home for restrictions, you'll be surprised by how much lint can get clogged in the hose and vent areas, If you do the once every Spring you will most likely avoid having trouble with your dryer. What you will be doing, in a way is giving your Dryer Lungs a thorough cleaning so it can breathe right, giving your fuses no reason to blow because its air is not being restricted. 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours is all it takes.
Great video. You make it so easy to understand. In my case I had no heat and I checked everything and it all checked out ok. Then I realized the setting was “air fluff” which means just turning and no heat. I then put it on regular setting and heat was there. Anyways, I learned so much here and got a chance to clean out my dryer from all the lint. Thanks again.
Lmao smh. Your dryer wasn’t broken, you’re just a dumb dumb...
My dryer stopped heating last night, that's the bad news, the good news ,I had all the laundry done and was just washing my dogs place mats, and had them in the dryer. I replaced the fuses years ago, so I wonder if it's the fuses again. Thank You Jason for doing these videos. The appliance repair person charges 45.00 just to come out!
Now at the ripe old age of 81,and have been in the commercial washing machine business from the 1960s I whole heartedly agree with your comments I still repair my own domestic machines but dispare at the modern junk out there!
You are excellent at masterclasses, a natural, & very generous for offering them to others
Also, make sure nobody changed a setting to air fluff no heat.
I'm just gonna say... sometimes the simplest information is a lifesaver. Thanks for telling us about the lint trap being next to all the important things we need to check. I totally took off the screws on back before discovering the back wraps around to side panels. I have a front access dryer. If I watched this video first could have saved some time. 😂
One of the best instructional videos I've seen. You're a great teacher. Much appreciated.
Changed the belt and fan on my moms 30+ year old Maytag, now it's good for another 30. They definitely don't make them like they used to.
Just determined my thermal fuse was bad ! Thank you now we can dry clothes at home this weekend ! They have a part at a appliance store near my house also going to get it now. Thank you God bless you.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos, and am amazed at the time you have taken to communicate with all of us through them. You have wonderful clarity in your thinking and an outstanding ability to explain things. If you ever decide to delve into quantum mechanics, string theory, and cosmology I'd love to see where you go with those disciplines! Seriously.
Thanks again Tom! Glad to know you find my videos good. I have not thought about any of the listed topics before so probably not something that would happen any time soon :)
@@WordofAdviceTV If one of those break, a multimeter isn't going to cut it..great video.
This video was a tremendous help for someone who never worked on a dryer before. Thank you!
I don’t even know if this will fix my dryer, but thank you for being so thorough! You were delightful and easy to learn from!
You are the best, you covered most of the common problems. i was able to nail the problem finally after looking at your video, its my ignitor. Tested it as per your video and there is no continuity and i see a crack. Ordering now, will comment once i replace and see if its working. I wish i saw your video first, spent around 30-40 videos prior to yours. Thank you.
Thanks for the video, it may be a little long for some but for those who have never opened a dryer your whole video is very helpful, thank you
Hi J, I like the info you put out...."locating the dryer's lint screen before removing the cover to check for faulty electrical components". Thank you so much.
Toan Tran I wish I ‘new this yesterday,🤓
also adding in which this morning i had a similar problem. Tip: if you put too many clothes in your dryer at once it to can cause the dryer to stop without finishing, not heat, make a ticking sound, etc. I was about to take my dryer apart until my girlfriend said: babe you put too many clothes in the dryer it could do that. I went downstairs and took 50 percent of them out and boom works wonders without, having to take the dryer apart. So my advice not taking anything away from word of advice tv. Always check to see if you put too many clothes in your dryer before you take it apart.
Most Volt-Ohm -meters have a fuse, so if you hit the meter with power, you just replace the fuse. Fluke has expensive fuses. The continuity beep and ohm readings were as expected.
Well done video.
You have the most helpful video. I have an Amana electric dryer, and have changed about everything except the thermistor on the lint vent. I have one ordered. The multimeter read 9 ohms. I’m praying that’s it!!
Thank you so much for this! I knew the former resident of my house had a bunch of pets, so guess where a TON of hair wound up? My dryer is one with the top lint trap, but based off this video, I knew I had to attack from the back. I sent one of my minions... I mean, children... back behind the thing to take the vent off and unplug it so I could pull it out. Once he pulled the vent off, he was covered in hair! No wonder the darn thing didn't dry right! We took it all apart and I cleaned out as much of that crap as possible. Again, thank you!
So much good info, and I’m only at the 3 minute mark! Thanks for making it this beginner friendly!!!
It really isn't. This is trash. He's an overrated "appliance technician" that doesn't even know how to use a meter.
Thanks for the video. In my case it was one of the gas valve solenoids. No resistance, no continuity, and no question! I’ll replace both on my 1996 Amana.
You are incredibly easy to understand. Your concise candor is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
An appliance repair man kept going to a tenants house because their new dryer wasn't drying effectively. They never found anything wrong. I went to see an issue with water leak which turned out to be condensation from dryer vent. I asked them if their dryer was drying properly and they said no. So I blew at the dryer duct in the wall, condensate problem gone and dryer works better now.
One tip I learned from another was to use paper tape and tape the screw next to the hole it came out of to make reassembly go smoother.
Was about to get rid of my propane dryer cause it wasn’t igniting. Was going to take my mothers old electric dryer. Watched this video and decided to take dryer apart and see if I could trouble shoot. Had bought a Klein multimeter couple of years ago to troubleshoot a parasitic draw in my car. Wouldn’t you know it came in handy again. Turns out is was a bad thermal fuse. HOUSTON WE HAVE IGNITION!!! Thanks for detailed video. Ended up needing a real good cleaning to boot. Bottom of lint screen tube was pretty full. Also found $8.00 in change inside dryer under drum on floor. Lol
I had bought another used dryer on OfferUp after my initial dryer stopped heating up. I thought this is probably trash now lol. But since my used purchase was ALSO not heating up I looked for a video like this. Great step by step instructions, taught me how to test with multimeter, gave me probabilities on what the issues were. I purchased a whole belt, pulley, and wheel kit to rid of the noise of my first one alone with a new fuse (burnt out). Fixed beautifully. Only needed to replace heating coil on other dryer. 2 fixed dryers!! Reselling the one I purchased and keeping my old one. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this video, my gas dryer is fixed by just replacing the Flame sensor.
previously your AC unit videos helped me getting my air conditioning up and running again, once again, best repair videos on the internet!
I’m not sure if I can do this all by myself without breaking any extra stuff but he does with such an ease that makes me think that I might not be a dummy
Thanks to your video, I, a person with no previous knowledge of electrical or appliance repair, was able to fix my old whirlpool dryer. I believe its from the 80s and is a workhorse, I changed with ignitor and the thermal fuse and we are back in action. Thank you once again!!
Before this video, trying to take apart and figuring dryer's problem was like trying to read Chinese for me, but this one changed it all. It help me avoiding guess works. Thanks for posting.
So so much great information. I had my unit in a storage that wasn’t climate controlled and I think the high heat might have blown the fuse…Really helpful thank you!
Dude I did everything you said and I think my thermal cutt off switch was broke! I just bought the piece on amazon for 14$! Hope it will fix my problem which was the dryer was running but no heat! ANYWAY very informative video! Regards!
Thank You! Eliminated all except Igniter. Ordered it today. Should come next day and I will know.
This is a great video. I like the explanations on how components work instead of just the steps involved. I coupled this video with one specific to my brand of dryer just for the location of components - and the pair worked great. One suggestion for the guy in the video (sorry, I couldn't find your name) would be to show or say what each component is connected to so it would be easier to find if the location is different in my dryer. For example, "one wire for the thermo fuse is connected to the *** and the other to the ***".
this video is incredible. i learned so much in so little time and made me feel comfortable fixing my own dryer. thanks!
This brothers help is the best
Boy I sure did get lucky as you have the same dryer as I!!!
Just started a dryer vent cleaning business here in chicago. These videos are very helpful.Thank you!!!!
Glad to hear that! You're welcome and good luck with the new business!!
Great video. It was my operating thermostat for me. Thanks
Awsome tricks of the trade...my dryer takes forever to fully dry clothes gona take it apart thx God bless keep up the good work
Just found your channel. Very precise information. I wish I could learn how to fix every appliance around the house and avoid being ripped off by these abusive technicians, 🤦♀️ Thank you fir your videos, 👍👏
Did you forget to mention the drum support wheels? That you can order complete rollers and tensioner kit online? Some even include belt. All three things together. Good video!
Very informative and sequential. Great tip on using the lint bay to co-locate electrical components. Definitely going to use that info in like 5 mins ;D
Talking about the tension belt and how it works. "Sorry I'm getting off track" 😅 made a joke but didn't even know it...
I will watch your video a few more times to really get it down pat. Great information
When I see this man I just click the like button right away b4 I watch the video. Supper experience man
Yes, he is good.
Thanks for the tips. I'll probably save $500. Most people will either call a repair tech or simply just go and buy a new one. I've seen bikes left abandoned cause they don't even know how to change a flat tire. We're leaning towards a disposable world.
StratmanDarrell $500 you can buy a new dryer for much less. What do you have a Iphone 30 dryer? I paid 200 for mine new
Thanks for the video. I've worked on dryers previously but needed a refresher. I've replaced thermal cutoff, high heat thermostat, cycling thermostat, thermal fuse and heating element. I've had my ducts professionally cleaned from the dryer to the exit of the house. It ran great for a load but now it will run but won't heat. I'm about to burn it in my backyard. Dryers aren't that hard yet I'm defeated.
I just came here to correcta little info in this video. Your thermal fuses and hi limit thermostats are almost always on your burner tube or heater housing. Not where your filter is. For example, the electric version of the model dryer he is working on, the thermal fuse and hi limit is in the back on top where the electric heater is. Not in the front where the filter is. Further, the white pieces in the video are thermal fuses like he said but in all electric machines, if this is bad the dryer won't start at all. In gas machines he is correct in that it will run but not heat. Keep in mind those white fuses are found only (to the best of my experience and knowledge) in whirlpool or whirlpool built machines such as older Kenmore, Roper, newer Maytag and Amana.
Not knocking the guy. Informative video for sure... but just a minor correction
The white Thermal fuse on your Dryer is on the back near the flue. Good info, thanks. Especially on A/C, have learned a lot from them..
Great information and no drama or irritating music. Thanks!
Thanks for this very comprehensive guide. My dryer has been taking a long time to dry and after completely dismantling the thing and probing all the parts I unfortunately haven't found a smoking gun. Hopefully simply having disassembled everything and putting it back together will have set something right...
A note about continuity testers: continuity on a multimeter is typically used to detect shorted electrical paths. Meters are designed to beep only for very small resistances, in the order of < 10 ohm. Your continuity tester didn't beep when you measured the coils because the resistance reading was too high.
I have had a few times where I took a dryer all apart, found nothing wrong, put it back together and it would start working. Another thing I have seen is gas dryers heating for only the first 15-20 minutes and after a while the gas valve coils just stop opening up the gas valve. Sat there and watched the dryer dry twice before and caught them doing that. So now if a customer tells me it takes it a long time to dry and I am not finding anything wrong, I just go ahead and replace the gas valve coils. Haven't been getting any call backs.
Thank you for explaining the difference between continuity and resistance testing. I finally know what the difference between the two is besides one beeping and the other one not. ;)
Thanks for the suggestion. Do the gas valve coils make a clicking noise when they activate?
They do make a clunk sound when they open the gas valve. If you have a little sight glass opening on the bottom of your dryer, or a kick panel, you can take it off and just watch the burner. If you see the ignitor glowing but gas valve not opening, then those coils should be replaced.
@@WordofAdviceTV Agreed. The gas valve coils are so inexpensive, whereas service calls are not so inexpensive. If I have to open up the machine for work such as replacing the igniter and I suspect that the coils haven't been touched in years, I readily replace the gas valve coils, as I almost always have a set with me. I think of it as preventive maintenance rather than repair.
@@sswpp8908 That little click from the valve solenoid when the igniter is at full temperature is the key to tell you when the gas valve opens. If you don't hear it, then replace the coils. If you still don't hear a click after replacing the coils, then it's the gas valve. In my effort to maintain laundry equipment for my few rental properties, making sure to always have a new set of gas valve coils and a spare igniter on hand has given me a good shot at a fast fix for the most common problems.
Cleaning the inside of the machine is a part of the job. For that, I carry a powerful hand-held vacuum, a refrigeration coil brush (just because it can get into confined spaces), an automotive detail brush and a cheap 2-inch paint brush too. I admire the capabilities of a good appliance, and giving it a good cleaning from time-to-time is a matter of giving it proper respect and encouragement to keep on doing its good work.
I stumbled across your videos by accident and I am I glad I did. They are the best I have seen and very very helpful. You lead us through step 1 explaining it then go to Step 2 etc etc. Again very good video. I added you to my list and will be watching for more.
Thank you! I am happy to hear that my videos are easy to follow. Thank you for watching and commenting!
thank you so much. this is the second time you save me. Again, the thermal fuse (11:30) (most common issue) was bad. And the operator thermostat that I ordered with the other part was bad. So I will be calling them to replace that. And I'm pretty sure I will be back here in one to 3 years lol. Thanks
Also it helped knowing everything was in the back since the dryer lint sheet thing comes out on the top.
amazing and thorough. Saved me the trouble of pulling the back off.
Great video! I especially appreciate that you said certain things were much harder than others.
Thank you for your video. I'm surprised our house didn't burn down. Two screw got loose on the lint screen housing that connects to the blower wheel and a ton of lint was covering the entire inside. Lots of lint was black from the igniter section. Also our dryer started making lots of noise witch I think was the screws missing and vibrating the housing. Clean all the lint from the lint screen housing and all the inside of the dryer and now noise gone and dryer heating finally! Like new thank you again! P.s. I found 43 cents might take the wife out for dinner haha
FIRST!!!! UNPLUG IT !!!!!! 240 VOLTS !!!!! DEADLY.....
Love the way you explain everything but my spring on the tensioner came out and no idea where it goes I have the same dryer. Thanks
Excellent Vid. Very detailed, yet simple. Keep them coming. Thank you.
Pretty good dryer back in the day ... but I always preferred the whirlpool design myself (even though whirlpool owns Maytag nowadays). The most common problem with this design by far was the blower wheel, The rear drum rollers second ... then of course, the burner coils . Every once in awhile I’d come across an ignitor with a burn spot on it . Other than that , not a bad dryer at all . That hi-limit on the tunnel , I might’ve replaced a handful of times in the 35 years or so of fixing appliances... and I’ve fix a hell of alot of appliances !!!
Thanks for the input. Maybe you might get a channel setup?
Wish I had the time... my company is in nyc . I’m out on the road repairing appliances from morning till night everyday ... a lot of times I’ll work a half a day on Sundays !!!
@@josephmurgolo2795 You are working too much. Don't forget to take breaks from time to time.
Good instructions. I looked up my issues with washer and dryer and fixed both of them. My daughter now has her dryer not heating but she has service plus so told her get them out to fix it for free..and for her to watch them to see how it all works
Thanks your info is great 👍, I feel much more confident to fix my dryer now. 5 stars ⭐️ for the video
guy you're awesome. I'll try to fix mine that just stop working. thanks a lot. "God Bless you"😅😅😅❤
This video was quite useful easily fixed my dryer. Really not much to um once you got a grasp on um there pretty dead simple I think I can keep my dryer working until I die.
Thank you, my issue was the gas valve coils. Thanks again.
Your place is so clean. I wish it was my place.
I just finished your video. I doubt it's my lint screen but I do use those fabric softener napkin things. What should I use to clean if the water doesn't flow through it (I haven't checked it yet). My dryer is really old so I don't know if I can find a replacement lint screen. Thank you! :)
Nice info j I learn a lot from watching your videos thanks
Thank you very much I cleaned it but didn't take the drum out I got a hum when I hit the start button it's still doing it so it's time to take the drum out glad you put the video out
Great video...clear and simple. Thank you.
Great video and I like the way you explained everything. I have seen a lot of how to videos but this is the first time I feel I really understand it. Thank you.
Excellent teaching. Clear and concise instructions. Good job.
Thanks so much! Took drum out & found a crispy wire broken off at the heat element. GE dryer
Thank you so much for making this project accessible! I really appreciate it!!
Very Good Video. Very informative, helpful and educational ! Great help to figure out that my Coils needed replacing because I had no flame only the glowing igniter !
Thank dawg I found this video ~ you are exactly the guy I needed right now… I understand exactly how you explain (if that makes any sense)… So tomorrow I can move on to opening my old gas dryer and figuring out what the what and hopefully solving it with relative ease. Thank you so much!!
Man. I have no words how to thank you
Hi Jay.
I bought a Speed Queen dryer in 1979 and have had it now for 42 years.
That includes serving a family of 5 and raising 3 children to adulthood.
Recently it stopped heating, but the drum still rotates at normal speed and the exhaust blower still works.
But no heat.
With my multimeter I checked the heater element and all 3 thermal sensors and they all tested good.
I think the problem may be with a faulty relay located inside or on the main motor.
I haven't tested the relay yet because it requires more disassembly to access it.
I think the purpose of the relay is to inhibit the heating circuit if the motor is not spinning?
But the motor IS spinning but no heat.
Could you please comment on this?
I still have the schematic for this machine and can upload it if you're not familiar with this relay.
Thank you.