Dryer stopped heating. How to fix?

Sound like either the heating element or thermostat(s) have failed. Disconnect from mains supply remove the back panel and look around for something in the drum with wires leading to it. (There is a thermostat(s) wired to the heater to prevent overheating) You need an "Ohm meter" - borrow one !- to check continuity of the thermostat(s) and heater element . Most bets are on the heating element having "blown" - gone open circuit just like a light bulb gone "Phut" !If so remove the old one and replace it !( Same goes for thermostat(s) - mine have just "blown !!) Cannot be more specific as I am an electronics Engineer not in the domestic trade, although I seem to spend quite a time sorting-out my neighbours washing machines ,dryers , kettles .et al !

Mike W.
August 2008

Disconnect from mains. Remove the back panel. You will see the wires leading to the heater - usually in the outer drum - two connections feed is normally from thermostats(s). You really need to use an ohmeter - to check to see if the heater has continuity - if you don't have or can't borrow one - you can use a battery and bulb . If the heater is ok ( you should take off the two wires otherwise you can get a false reading ) then it might be either the thermostat(s) or at worst the timer ( pricey !!) I cannot be more specific as I do not have a circuit diagram ! It really is quite simple but please do not be tempted to check it with it connected to the mains supply - it could cost you your life !!

Mike W.
August 2008