Amana
No Heat – Electric Dryer Section
Washer-dryer combo dryer section does not heat; clothes remain wet and cold after cycle.
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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
Tripped thermal fuse, Open heating element, Failed high-limit thermostat, Faulty heater relay on control board
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the unit and, if electric, switch off the double-pole breaker (240V). Allow components to cool before touching.
- Check airflow: Inspect and clean the lint filter, internal lint duct, and external vent hose. Restricted airflow can blow the thermal fuse.
- Test thermal fuse: Access the dryer heater housing and test the thermal fuse for continuity. Replace if open and correct any airflow issues.
- Test heater element: Measure resistance of the heater element. Replace if open or shorted to ground.
- Check thermostats: Test the high-limit thermostat and cycling thermostat for continuity. Replace if defective.
- Control relay: If all heater components are good, the main control board heater relay may have failed and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Dryer Heating Element
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