Maytag dryer not heating

What to expect when you experience a Maytag 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.

Maytag Bravos XL Dryer Will Not Heat

When your Maytag Bravos XL dryer will not heat and you have a gas version, check the gas supply cut-off valve. Open that valve if you find it shut. This will restore the gas supply going to the dryer so the burner will heat.

If you have an electric Maytag Bravos XL dryer that will not heat, check the house circuit breakers for the dryer. The motor will run and spin the drum if 120-volts of power is supplied to the dryer. If the second leg of 120-volt power required for the heating circuit is missing, the dryer won’t heat. Reset the house circuit breakers for the dryer if you find one of the breakers tripped.

If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help fix the problem when your Maytag Bravos XL dryer will not heat, schedule dryer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and repair the heating failure.

Common Causes for a Maytag Dryer Not Getting Hot

Knowing the common causes for a Maytag dryer not getting hot may help you fix the problem. Here are the most common causes for heating failures in gas and electric Maytag clothes dryers.

Gas Maytag Dryer Not Getting Hot

• No gas supply. Check the gas supply cut-off valve to make sure it’s open.
• Weak gas valve coils. If the burner ignites once when your initially start the dryer but won’t continue heating, weak gas valve coils are likely causing the problem. The gas valve coils are likely strong enough to open the gas valve when they’re cold but won’t continue to open the gas valve as the coils heat up during the cycle. Schedule dryer repair service to have a service technician install new gas valve coils.
• Blown thermal fuse. A clogged vent system in the dryer will cause the thermal fuse to blow. Clear lint and debris out of the flexible hose behind the dryer and then have a service technician replace the blown thermal fuse.
• Failed operating thermostat. When the operating thermostat is bad, the dryer won’t heat at all. Schedule dryer repair service to have a service technician check the operating thermostat and replace it if necessary.

Electric Maytag Dryer Not Getting Hot

• Tripped circuit breaker. The dryer will run if one of the 2 dryer circuit breakers is okay but one has tripped. Reset the house circuit breakers for the dryer and the element may begin heating.
• Broken heating element. A broken heating element is a common cause of heating failures in Maytag electric dryers. Have a service technician check the heating element and replace it if it’s bad.
• Faulty operating thermostat. The element won’t heat of the operating thermostat is bad. Schedule dryer repair service to have a service technician test the thermostat and replace it if necessary.