To determine if the flame sensor is defective use a multimeter to test the sensor for continuity at room.
Whirlpool front load dryer won t heat.
This was a kenmoo.
I will try to show you how i troubleshot this problem.
I opened the dryer door and everything was cool to the touch.
My whirlpool duet dryer won t heat by tanya lee.
Look at the air dry temperature setting on the front of the dryer to make sure it is set to the correct position.
If the dryer will not stop on those cycles then the issue is the temperature sensor in the dryer and the dryer needs a new timer resistor.
On a gas dryer the flame sensor detects the heat emitted by the flame.
This is the most common symptom we hear on all brands of dryers.
Lint build up inside the machine or dryer venting to prevent lint build up be sure to clean the lint out of your dryer at least once every two years and clean out your venting at least once a year.
The most common causes for a whirlpool duet dryer not heating are.
If it won t advance to off on a cycle that has no heat involved then you need a new timer.
Before checking the flame sensor first make sure that the igniter and thermal fuse are not at fault.
Gas front load dryer with iq touch controls featuring perfect steam it is only 1 year old.
Hopefully it will be informative.
I checked the vent and cleaned it up to the roof.
Dryer won t heat up.
Now run a cycle that requires heat like permanent press or normal dry.
You will save time energy and money if you will take a few moments to prove exactly.
It does not seem to dry thoroughly anymore especially since the weather turned colder.
It must be on a setting that requires the dryer to heat.
If the flame sensor isn t working the dryer won t heat.
One of the appliance parts most of us suspect first is the heating element see common whirlpool elements below but there are several other appliance parts on the dryer and one item that is not on the dryer that can produce the same symptom.
