When your dryer isn’t getting hot, it could be caused by a number of things. Knowing the causes and solutions for this common dryer issue can help save you time and money. To help you out, we’ve put together five possible reasons your dryer isn’t getting hot, and tips for what to try before getting in touch with an appliance repair technician from our directory.

  1. No Power: Before anything else, double check the power source. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the outlet and that your circuit breaker hasn’t been tripped or blown a fuse. If it has, reset it or replace the fuse as necessary.

  2. Thermal Fuse: Your dryer may have a thermal fuse installed which is designed to shut off the dryer if it becomes too hot inside — often caused by lint blockages in the exhaust pipe or vent hose. To check if this is the issue, locate your dryer’s thermal fuse (it should be located near either the heating element or blower wheel). Test it with an ohm meter and make sure there’s continuity between both terminals — if not, then replacing this part should fix your problem.

  3. Heating Element: If your thermal fuse checks out okay but you’re still not getting any heat from your dryer, chances are that its heating element has failed due to age or wear-and-tear over time — particularly if yours is an older model machine. Testing this part can be tricky so unless you know what you’re doing we suggest contacting an appliance repair technician from our directory for help on this one!

4 Airflow Blockage: A blocked air flow could also be causing a lack of heat in your machine’s drying cycle; lint buildup can cause blockages in both the exhaust pipe and vent hose which can lead to poor air circulation around the drum resulting in no heat being produced by its heater coil(s). To diagnose this issue, inspect these areas for signs of clogging and remove any obstructions as necessary until airflow returns back to normal — use a vacuum cleaner to help suck away any stubborn debris!

5 Electrical Problems: Lastly but certainly not leastly (is that a word?), electrical problems could also be preventing heat from coming through on certain models of machines; faulty wiring connections can cause shorts within its circuitry leading to certain components not working properly including their heater coils/elements — again though we recommend contacting an expert appliance technician from our directory if diagnosing/repairing electrical issues aren’t something you feel confident tackling yourself!

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