Medium — Technician inspection recommended

Dryer spinning but no heat

If drum spins and clothes stay cold, heating element is usually burnt. Easy multimeter test, replacement available.

Symptoms That Indicate Dryer spinning but no heat

See if any of these signs match your device — each one increases the likelihood of this fault.

Technical Causes

These are the causes we encounter while repairing Dryer spinning but no heat — ranked from most to least common.

  1. 01

    Burnt heating element (most common)

  2. 02

    Burnt thermal fuse (overheating protection)

  3. 03

    Bad thermostat

  4. 04

    High-limit thermostat shutting off heat

  5. 05

    Disconnected element wiring

  6. 06

    Bad control board

When to Stop and Call a Technician Immediately

Any of the following = a danger signal — call now and don't try to fix it yourself.

Call now — 16062

This Fault Is Common In These Dryers Types

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