whirlpool duet wont dry

[Don.m]

Help!!!  My dryer has power, but does not dry.  I would like to learn how to diagnois the problem and fix it.

[Don.m]

I am trying to find out how to repair my whirlpool duet dryer.  I cannot seem to get to live help even though I have paid my tuition.  I am trying to post here in search of help with both the dryer and the live help. 

I know it has power and the drum turns but no heat.  Before I just check the dryer element I thought I might have to check other items.  Can some one help me walk thru this problem:yikes:

[Pegi]

Here you go..........  Repair Manual

[Don.m]

the manual is for the washer and I thank you for it, but I need help with my dryer.  It will not heat.  the model number is GEW9200LW0  Can you send me a manual for this unit?  Or take me thru the steps to diagnose the problem?

[Pegi]

My bad, bummer morning, try the link again....

[Pegi]

Here you go..........  Repair Manual

[Extech2003]

Don, do you have and know how to use a volt/ohm meter?

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

Don, call me at 603-526-7129 and we'll talk about where to start troubleshooting this bad boy.

[Don.m]

Thank you.  I now have narrowed it down to the element, the thermal cutoff, or the high limit thermostat.  I will get an ohmmeter and check them out.  Thank you.  Any other words for this young apprentice before I attempt this on my own?

 

[Don.m]

Some what.. I am by no means an expert with it.  Any tips?

[Don.m]

Oh wise grand master.. is the offer to call still available?  I would love to walk through this properly.  It is 7:00pm my time.. I will be back at the house about 8:30 9.  Let me know if that is to late to call.  I f I do not hear I will not call and bother you. Thank you for the offer.

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

Meter help here: http://fixitnow.com/2004/12/appliance-repair-revelation-making.htm

Start by checking the outlet for 240vac. If you have that, then, and only then, are you ready to embark on the journey into the bowels of your dryer.

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

[user=8796]Don.m[/user] wrote:

Oh wise grand master.. is the offer to call still available?  I would love to walk through this properly.  It is 7:00pm my time.. I will be back at the house about 8:30 9.   

Eastern Time? If so, nolo problemo, call me when you get home, budrow.

[Don.m]

I have the proper voltage.  The dryer self diagnostic came up correctly per the manual.. power is there and the ummm dash lights up, the drum turns, just no heat.

Can you lead me in oh master?  Is it better to do this by typing or by phone.

[Don.m]

Let me feed the wife get her happy and then I will contact you to try and fix this.  Thank you oh Grand Master! I am not worthy.

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

The control panel and lights work off 120v, the heating elements off 240v. Unless you've measured the voltage, you can't say you have 240vac. Don't ASSume, MEASURE!

[Don.m]

Oh master are you still available for this young grasshopper?

 

[user=1]Samurai Appliance Repair Man[/user] wrote:

[user=8796]Don.m[/user] wrote:

Oh wise grand master.. is the offer to call still available?  I would love to walk through this properly.  It is 7:00pm my time.. I will be back at the house about 8:30 9.   

Eastern Time? If so, nolo problemo, call me when you get home, budrow.

[Don.m]

I would like to thank you for taking the questions out of repairing my dryer.  Your site is excellent and I will be refering all my friends here. 

 

Thank you.

 

Don:D 

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

Hi Don, thanks for the good words, mah bruthah!

What did you find was the offending part in your dryer?