[kalvarado]

I removed the front cover and vacuumed ~1" of lint. Everything looks fine physically. I used a voltage probe to check electrical current when the drier was turned off and it seems electricity is running through most of the wiring (not the ground). When I turned the drier on and used the probe, it seems there is little or no electricity going through anything relating to the heating equipment...very odd...but then I'm no electrician and won't cliam to be. Any ideas?

[denman]

I am assuming everything works except no heat

Find your wiring schematic to see how many thermal fuses and/or thermostats you have.

Check your thermal fuses if everything else runs OK
Usually the one on the exhaust duct

Remove one lead from them and check for resistance
Should be 0

Could also be a number of other things

I would also check/clean your vent. If it is partially clogged or the vent does not open correctly air pressure in the dryer will force lint into the dryer. This has nothing to do with your current problem but could help in ensuring it does not happen again

[kalvarado]

Denman,

Thanks for your assistance! Just as you suggested, I found the thermal fuse is open. I'll be picking one up in the morning and expecting it to work. I even learned a bit about resistence & continuity.

KAlvarado

[bettyboop]

If you don't find the reason the fuze blew It'll just blow it again, usually the vent in the wall is blocked and the heat backs up and the thermal fuze burns out

[kalvarado]

Denman & Bettyboop,

Thanks! Worked beautifully and I cleaned everything up while I was in there...all for about 20 bucks. Great site!