It still spins though. It looks like the dryer cord is burnt, It splits into 3 connections and looks like the third one(on the right), is burnt. Would this cause no heat.
This could definitely cause a dryer no heat problem and a potential house fire. Purchase a new dryer cord and replace it. The following link explains how:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r793520-3_prong_4_prong_power_cord_conversion
Follow the 3-prong wire color code provided. If the new dryer cord does not have any colors (all gray) simply make sure the center conductor gets connected to neutral (WHITE) at the terminal block on the back of the dryer. There should also be a grounding strap or ground wire (GREEN) attached to the neutral at the temrinal block. Each outer wire will then get connected to either of the two hot (RED and BLACK) terminals.
The reason your dryer still may tumble in spite of a bad dryer cord is because the drive motor only uses 110-120VAC while the heating circuits require the full 220 service. If one of the dryer cord conducters is burned in half, you may only be getting half your input voltage to the dryer. A voltage reading across the two hot terminals (left and right slots) at the wall receptacle should read 220-240VAC. You should also read this same voltage across the red and black wires at the terminal block. If not, you have a bad cord.
If you have any questions, please let me know. I hope this helps you.
You can make this repair yourself. Even though it is considered high voltage, you install the power cord with the dryer UNPLUGGED. Purchase a new 3-prong cord. You can find them at any hardware store for about $20 or less, and are usually sold in 3 and 4 foot lengths.
You may have had some loose wires at the terminal block which caused the wires to burn. Make sure you clean the terminal block really well (if needed) with some very fine emory paper and alcohol. When installing the new cord, make sure the terminal lugs are all snug and install a new ground strap to the neutral, if needed (use the same gauge wire). If you have any questions, please let me know.
If you have a bad power cord, it could be causing excessive current at the terminal block which caused the breaker to trip. If you have arcing occuring at any of the terminals, the terminal will heat up, which increases current flow. This results in burned wiring and melted wiring insulation. I bet if you replace the power cord, you're problem may go away. If the problem continues, let me know and we'll take it from there.
NOTE: A dryer should have a dedicated circuit of 25 to 30 amps to accomodate. Dedicated = single circuit for the appliance only.
Okay...now that you have the bad power cord replaced, you will need to check the following components in the link provided:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r630242-dry...
NOTE: If the Thermal Cut-Out (TCO) or Hi-Limit Thermostat proves to be faulty, replace BOTH components at the same time. Failure to do so may result in premature failure of any of the components you do replace. These parts are often sold as a kit.
If your model number is correct, you can easily access all your heating circuitry in the back of the dryer. Unplug the dryer and remove the back panel. Your heating element and associated components are located on the right hand side (as viewed from the rear). The TCO is located on the outside of the heater box at the end opposite the heating element terminals. The Hi-Limit Thermostat will be located adjacent to the heating element terminals. All these parts can be viewed at appliancepartspros.com. I used the model number you have this listed under. Look under the "Bulkhead Parts" heading for the following:
Heating Element - item 17.
Hi-Limit Thermostat - item 15.
TCO - item 9 (if you purchase this item it comes with the Hi-Limit Thermostat).
Please let me know if you still have questions. I hope this helps you.
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Get an electrician or dryer service person immediately!!! This is a high voltage problem. You may need a new connection block. If one wire is burnt or disconnected, it can be very dangerous.
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Yeah,the red connection is burnt on the wire a little and the the copper looks a little shabby
I never touched the dryer for 7 years and i barely used it. I recently have tenants using it a lot more than normal.Plus they blow a breaker every now and then. Could not having enough ampage on my circuit breaker have caused this too?
Thanks
I never touched the dryer for 7 years and i barely used it. I recently have tenants using it a lot more than normal.Plus they blow a breaker every now and then. Could not having enough ampage on my circuit breaker have caused this too?
Thanks
Ok, i changed the cord and it still blows out cool air. I have the vent hose off the back of the dryer and just turn it on and can feel the cool air coming from the dryer. Thanks so far
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