Gas Dryer Not Heating - TOP 5 Reasons & Fixes - Whirlpool, Kenmore, and more

Gas dryer not heating? - Top 5 reasons and EASY DIY instructions to get your Gas Dryer back to working order. Reason #1 - Dryer Thermal Fuse...

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Reason #2 your gas dryer is not heating - Dryer Igniter

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Reason #3 your gas dryer isn't heating - Dryer Gas Valve Solenoids

Reason #4 your gas dryer won't heat - Dryer Flame Sensor

Reason #5 - Dryer Gas Valve

This "Top 5 Reasons YOUR Gas Dryer Is Not Heating" video covers all major brands of dryers, including: Whirlpool, Sears Kenmore, Samsung, LG, GE, Maytag, Amana, Roper, Frigidaire Electrolux, Inglis, Kitchenmaid, Magic chef, Speed queen, Norge, Montgomery wards, Jenn air, Kelvinator, Admiral, Bosch, Crosley, Gibson, Hotpoint, JC Penney, and others.

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[kevinetheridgemakes]

I'll be darned. I think I found the issue with my old Whirlpool dryer not heating. Seems to be the thermal fuse. Simple enough. I'm very glad I watched this video as I've never even touched a dryer before (for repair purposes) and had NO idea where to look. Removed the fuse, clipped the two wires together (for a short, TEMPORARY test) to see if the heat came back on, and it did. I ordered a new part and will test when that arrives, but it's really nice to have learned something and made some progress towards fixing something without having to call a repair-person.

[williamsjausmc]

Just wanted to say thank you for making and educating us on this topic Dryer stopped working. Money has been tight with tons of other issues happening all at once with our house. I watched your video, did what you instructed, fixed it for $21 dollars and some change! Beats spending $500 plus on a new one . Thanks!

[normvargas]

Just fixed my Whirlpool WGD5200 dryer with the insights you provided in this video. I also used an inline amp meter to watch the various components' amperage draw as they came on when turning on the dryer. My dryer spins using 4 amps and then the amperage rises to 6.7 amps. I interpret that as the igniter heating up. A few seconds after it hits 6.7 amps, the gas turns on and the amperage falls back down to 4 amps as the dryer spins and gas burner runs. I replaced both gas solenoid valves as sometimes the gas would not come on and a soft buzzing sound was heard. The dryer now produces heat and my wife is happy. Thanks for your excellent video.

[als]

Appreciate your video very much! Although it took a bit of work to replace the thermal fuse, your instructions were spot on! I tested the old fuse and found it to be bad. Picked up the replacement part at the local appliance store and replaced it. Total cost $10.35! Again, great job and thank you!

[thegoodholly]

I appreciate this video! This and several others helped me fix my dryer. Here’s a tip that nobody mentioned that would have saved me a $65 visit from a repairman. When testing to see if you’ve fixed the problem, if you don’t want to have to put the entire thing back together, you need to make sure the door switch is connected AND that you push down on the spring-loaded wheel that pulls on the belt. I didn’t realize you had to push down on the wheel to connect the circuit that would allow the gas to come on, and the gas not coming on was my whole problem. I thought I hadn’t fixed it, but I actually had, I just wasn’t completing that circuit to test it. I hope I can save someone else the trouble! I never saw it mentioned in any article or video.

[juans]

EXCELLENT Video with no unnecessary distracting LOUD background noise/music! BTW! It is not necessary to disconnect both leads from the fuse or the ignighter to conduct a continuity test.

[sarahwalker]

Thank you. I have no experience doing this type of repair. Purchased a multimeter and started at the front of my dyer. Dryer heats!

[mulletover]

Watched your video, bought my first multi-meter and fixed the crap out of my Whirlpool gas dryer. Thank you!

[jonathandelgado]

Excellent video. Your video solved the very tricky problem my dryer had of the heat not staying on. My meter readings were all normal with unit cold, so I had to take the drum out, start dryer to heat up the valve coils so they would fail, and my meter read no continuity on one of the coils. BRILLIANT. Back in business!

[DavidMellor-nv]

Fixed my dryer with the help of this video, cannot emphasize enough to pull all the covers and clean out the lint build up, especially the fan cover, This is the cause of the overheating and the thermal fuse blowing. THANK YOU!

[Blitz]

Just a wonderful training video that anybody can follow. Since I have a good electrical background, I'm certain I'll be able to troubleshoot the issue.
I like the way it appears to explain themost likely issue, you the least likely issue. And all the tips given, may be common sense to some - but because they're explained thoroughly - makes this one of the best troubleshooting videos I've seem.
Thanks for the professional video and information!👍👍👍

[whotube]

Thank you for this video. My 35 year old whirlpool stopped heating up. Following your advice I tested the thermal fuse and found it open. Jumping that to test, the dryer heated up. I will be ordering a replacement fuse from you. A fast fix.

[FrankAdamo-ed]

Great video! Just cancelled a service call I had set up (for $90.00) and troubleshot a $5.00 thermal fuse as the reason my dryer was not heating. Thank you!

[mariotorres]

I am preparing to fix my dryer, and your video is spot-on!! Every component shown in your video is exactly as it is in my dryer, which stopped providing heat. Thanks for the great video!!

[catherinepoloynis]

Thanks, this is great instruction and safety education too.

[willygee]

Great video, I think I found my problem after replacing parts already. Wished I seen this first!
Dryer only does one heat cycle from a cold start, after that nothing, one coil shows open.
Thanks!

[upstatecre]

Excellent video! You guys are saving your viewers $100’s of dollars! Multiply that by all the folks seeing this and that is a lot of positivity! Thanks!

[tommygunn]

very clear and complete/appropriate pics with detailed instr/ explanations and having a parts supply w/ instr. that i seldom find on one single video. You anticipate the needs of the person that has never done this.Clear and saves frustration and time on my part. ive only read to 2:34 so far, but i needed to submit this now or i may never get to it. I'll add more as I proceed, later

[Collin]

This video was awesome, I super appreciate it. I found the first reading on my three prong solenoid to be an issue, I ordered a bunch of parts and hopefully my problems will be solved.

[RadBadBoys]

Great video. I smell gas in the dryer and the ignitor is glowing but the flame won't turn on. Any suggestions?