Maytag
Dryer No Heat
Washer-dryer combo dryer function does not heat; clothes come out cold and wet after drying 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
Failed dryer heating element, open high-limit thermostat or thermal fuse, faulty dryer thermistor, blocked dryer air duct, failed dryer relay on control board
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely before working on the dryer section.
Step-by-step checks:
- 1. Clean lint paths: Remove lint from the internal dryer duct, blower housing, and any accessible vents. Restricted airflow can blow fuses and thermostats.
- 2. Test thermal fuse and thermostats: Locate the thermal fuse and thermostats on the dryer heater housing or exhaust duct. With wires disconnected, test for continuity. Replace any open devices.
- 3. Test heater element: Measure resistance across the dryer heater terminals. An open circuit indicates a failed element that must be replaced.
- 4. Check thermistor: Measure resistance of the dryer thermistor and compare to spec. Replace if out of range.
- 5. Control board: If all components test good but no voltage is supplied to the heater during a dry cycle, the control board heater relay may be faulty.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Dryer Heating Element
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