Electrolux dryer not heating
Common reasons your Electrolux dryer is not heating
The most common reasons your Electrolux dryer is not heating are an open heating element, failed thermal cut-off fuse or a faulty thermal fuse.
69% of the time it's the
Heating Element
19% of the time it's the
Thermal Cut-off Fuse
6% of the time it's the
Thermal Fuse
6% of the time it's the
Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix an Electrolux dryer
Heating Element Replacement
An open heating element could be causing the problem when your dryer is not heating. “Open” means that the heating element is broken and current isn’t flowing through the element to produce heat. You may not see physical damage on the heating element for it to be electrically open. An interior break in the continuity of the element can prevent it from heating. When your dryer isn’t heating, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and fix the dryer.
Thermal Cut-off Fuse Replacement
A failed thermal cut-off fuse will prevent your dryer from heating. This fuse is a safety device that helps keep the dryer from overheating. Overheating is often caused by a clogged exhaust vent system in the dryer. Once the thermal cut-off fuse trips, it won’t reset. You’ll need to have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and replace the blown thermal cut-off fuse. The technician will check for the cause of the blown fuse and correct any additional problems so the dryer will heat and run properly after replacing the fuse.
Thermal Fuse Replacement
In a gas dryer not heating, a blown thermal fuse could be causing the problem. The thermal fuse is a safety device attached to the blower housing that trips when the dryer overheats. A faulty thermal fuse may trip at a lower temperature than it is designed to trip at. When your gas dryer won’t heat, schedule a repair appointment through Sears Home Services and we’ll send an in-home technician to fix the dryer. The technician will check the thermal fuse and replace it if it’s blown.
Why is my Electrolux dryer not heating up?
A failed heating element is the leading cause of an Electrolux dryer not heating up. Other problems that can cause this failure include:
- Bad electronic control board.
- Power problem in an electric dryer.
- Gas supply problem in a gas dryer.
- Exhaust air flow problem in a gas dryer.
- Blown inlet thermal limiter fuse on an electric dryer.
- Faulty high-limit thermostat.
- Bad gas valve coils or failed flame sensor on a gas dryer.
- Wiring failure.
- Bad motor centrifugal switch.
A failure of some of these components will result in the dryer not running and displaying an error code on the digital display.
How to troubleshoot an electric dryer not heating up
Check the house circuit breakers for the dryer. The motor will spin but the dryer won’t heat if one of the 2 circuit breakers for the dryer has tripped. Reset both circuit breakers and see if the dryer heats.
If you found no problems with the house circuit breaker, then you’ll likely need to have the dryer serviced by a technician. The service tech will check the issues listed above for an electric dryer to determine the cause of the heating failure and fix the problem.
How to troubleshoot a gas dryer not heating up
Follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve a heating problem in a gas dryer:
- Check the gas supply cut-off valve. Open that valve if you find it shut.
- Unplug the dryer and shut off the gas supply.
- Check the lint screen and clean it if it’s clogged with lint. Follow the additional steps shown in this dryer maintenance video to wash the lint screen and clear the exhaust vent duct system for your dryer:
The burner won’t ignite without proper airflow through the dryer so clearing the exhaust vent duct system may allow your gas dryer to heat properly.
If you need to have your dryer vent duct system cleaned by a professional, schedule dryer vent cleaning service and we’ll send technicians to your home to clean your dryer vent system for you.
If these troubleshooting tips don’t help you restore heating in your gas dryer, schedule repair service and well send a dryer repair technician to your home to fix the dryer.
What to expect when you experience an Electrolux dryer not heating issue
How is the not heating problem fixed?
Correcting most not heating problems usually involves replacing the heating element, thermal cut-off fuse or thermal fuse. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a dryer that is not heating
When the dryer is not heating it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dryer failures.
What to look out for with a dryer not heating diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dryer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
When you need professional service and search for Electrolux dryer repair near me, choose Sears Home Services as your service provider. We’ll fix your Electrolux dryer right.
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Additional possible Electrolux dryer symptoms you may experience
- Electrolux dryer burning smell
- Electrolux dryer display not working
- Electrolux dryer leaking water
- Electrolux dryer light not working
- Electrolux dryer no power
- Electrolux dryer noisy
- Electrolux dryer not drying
- Electrolux dryer not spinning
- Electrolux dryer not starting
- Electrolux dryer not turning on
- Electrolux dryer not working
- Electrolux dryer stopped working
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