Amica
Heating System Failure Without Error
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold and wet at the end of the cycle (no error code displayed).
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Open heating element, Tripped thermal fuse, Failed thermostat, Broken wire in heater circuit
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the dryer and allow it to cool completely before working on the heater.
- Confirm lack of heat: Run a short timed program on high heat for 5–10 minutes. Stop the cycle and carefully feel the air at the exhaust or inside the drum. If it is still cold, proceed with checks.
- Clean filters and ducts: Before assuming a component failure, clean the lint filter and exhaust duct or condenser to ensure proper airflow.
- Access heater assembly: Remove the rear panel (vented) or appropriate side/front panel (condenser/heat pump) to expose the heater housing.
- Test thermal fuse and thermostats: Using a multimeter, check continuity across the thermal fuse and thermostats mounted on the heater housing. Replace any open devices.
- Test heating element: Disconnect the heater terminals and measure resistance. Infinite resistance indicates a broken element that must be replaced.
- Inspect wiring: Look for burned connectors or broken wires in the heater circuit. Repair or replace as needed.
- Reassemble and test: After replacing faulty parts, reassemble the dryer and run a test cycle to verify heating is restored.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Heating Element Assembly
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