Dryer does't heat.( seems like sometimes alittle.) on auto dry the dryer gets hot when not spining . seems like half the drum gets hot when u touch it. dryer also just keep spinning, wont shut off and wont dry clothes ( mabe after 7 hours)

Replace the high limit thermostat located on the top of the heating element housing. Here is the part to order.

My whirlpool dryer Model GGW9896KQ2 seems to run ok but it doesn't seem to heat up properly and takes several cycles to dry clothes. I checked the exhaust vent and it seems to be blowing air out ok. Also, it appears the dryer goes to the cool down cycle way to early. In addition, the dryer will sometimes shut off before the time is acutally done. help--I don't want to spend money for a tech or even a new dryer. It's only 8 years old.

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two issues the heat thermal relay or the fan motor quit working you can go to www.appliancepros.com and look up the parts list for your model.

sounds like you have a connector that is loose.unplug dryer and check all wire connectors.

Just a thought. Move the drier away from the wall if it close to it and try again. If the air intake is reduced, it will cause the temp. to rise significantly.Also, chech and see if intake andor exhaust is not dirty.

Most likely either the lint trap needs to be cleaned out, the exhaust piping needs cleaning or you have faulty heat sensor / circuit breaker.

Be sure to clean the lint trap before every load may even try cleaning it out half way through the cycle too.

Good luck.

Could be the heat switch on the motor or a grounded heat element

try timed dry cycle instead of the auto-sensing setting. In your drum if you have auto dry such as less dry normal dry and more dry, There is a sensor sometimes in the drum and sometimes in the exhaust right after the blower. If in the drum then your clothes brush by this and if moisture is sensed then it keeps on drying. With your rack the clothes can't touch the sensor so it tells your dial to turn and that items are dry which in fact are not. Try this and see how it does.

I have the same issue with my DLG3788W dryer. It seem to have only one setting for heat, rather than multiple heat settings. What can I do or do I have to call someone to repair this.