Maytag Front Load Dryer Not Heating

It was at the same time as our lights started flickering that the dryer lost heat.

Maytag front load dryer not heating.

Answered by a verified appliance technician. Saturday from 8 a m. Dryer is turning the drum but there is no heat to dry the clothes. This fault can be caused by a multitude of different components that may have failed.

To determine if the heating element assembly has burned out use a multimeter to test it for continuity. It can also be the result of a clogged dryer vent hose. Maytag front load dryer not heating. This not only applies to maytag dryer.

So about 25 to 35 feet is all you can do. No heat what so ever. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The load was not removed from dryer at the end of the cycle.

Over time the heating element can burn out causing the dryer not to heat. If you live in an older home you may have a fuse box. Dryer manufactures recommend under 60 feet but every time there is a 90 degree turn you subtract about 10 feet. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them.

Select auto or custom refresh cycle on some models to tumble the load with water and heat. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. These cycles are best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads consisting of wrinkle free cotton cotton polyester blends common knits and synthetic garments. When the dryer drum is not turning it means there is something wrong with the motor or that the motor is not getting power.

Maytag dryers have motors which turn the dryer drum tossing the clothes so that air and heat can help dry them out completely. My maytag bravos quiet series 300 runs but will not heat up at all. The heating element assembly warms the air before it enters the dryer drum. If the heating element assembly does not have continuity replace it.

Open the gas shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe. Unplug the dryer and take it apart to inspect the motor. The drum of a gas dryer will turn but the dryer will not heat if the gas shutoff valve is closed.

Thank you for your inquiry. If your vent is stopped it up can cause many parts to go bad so check your vent after repairing the dryer no matter what was wrong with the dryer.