20 Most Recent Hotpoint TDC32 Electric Dryer - Page 4 Questions & Answers

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Hi, If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heatingthe most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glowssometimes it is still not working properly. if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip.... If you have an electric dryer, you can have many differentthings that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat. check outthis electric no heat tip...

heatman101

look at the general electric, there are three of them I would guess that it is the Large Capacity Models 1970-1990.

Update - we solved the same problem by resetting the Stat. Follow the instructions posted by kevinwhiteho, but we found that you had to push on the opposite side of the Stat with your finger whilst pushing the pin onto the trip mechanism.

Have you checked the venting system? The 4" flex line that connects to the back of your dryer may be stopped up, maybe even all the way to the outdoors.

Look at the door, there should be a tang on it that goes into a slot on the dryer.
The switch should be behind that slot

dismantle the top and front covers,then test the heating element,high limit thermostat on the element housing,then,check the cycling and thermal fuse on the blower wheel housing for continuity

Check that the air filter isn't blocked. This is probably located on the back wall of the drum.
Ensure the vent isnt obstructed, blocked or kinked.

Hi,
Please check the blower and its power supply for malfunction .
Regards, Jay

Switch that controls the light has come loose, broken , stuck, come unplugged, or worn out--have replaced or plug back in.

If you are internet savy, you can probably find it for cheaper. There are many websites devoted to appliance repair out there.

Hi,
Just remove the electrical plug to reset the unit.

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Check the thermal fuse, ensure that it is good. You can test the thermal fuse setting the multimeter on impedance and touching the fuse contacts with the multimeter probes. If the circuit is open the fuse is causing the problem.

Hi,

If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101
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Chance is the TOC is gone this is thermal cut out that is located at the back there is two of them one has gone but you need to replace both , parts are around £ 15 for the kit......If you have amultimeter you can see which one has gone, TOC should show closed circuit...............Good Luck

Hi,

If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...It will help you determine what is happening there...Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noiseheatman101 Asker

Hi,
When the dryer won't heat it is the thermostat/thermal fuse that is bad, you can test it with a voltmeter before replacing. This fuse is located inside the rear panel and it cannot be reset.
Hope this will help....

Check the belt, you access toi the belt by removing the back panel.

If belt is ok, then check the timer control, the motor, and the motor control unit, that is an electronic board, usually protected by an insulating box inside the appliance.

There are also a couple of circuit breakers you should check.

Entering the model number here you get the exploded view, and replacement parts.