What Does It Mean When My Dryer Heats, but Won't Work?

Posted by By Eric G. Stark on 14th Sep 2018

             

A customer came to McCombs Supply the other day with a dryer problem. It wouldn't spin or tumble. 

The dryer, would however, heat up, which eliminated the heating element being the issue. 

He wanted to buy a thermal fuse, and said he was hoping it wasn't a motor issue. 

I explained to him that it wouldn't be a motor issue, either, not if the dryer was heating up. 

If it has heat, but won't tumble, nine times out of 10 it is going to a problem with a dryer belt.

He bought the fuse (part no. 3392519), because it only cost $1.26 and it he still thought that was the problem, but I told him to go home and check the belt. 

About an hour later later he was back holding a ripped belt. We sold him dryer belt 341241, which fits Whirlpool, Sears Kenmore and LG brand dryers, and costs $3.99. 

Here is a video showing you how to change a dryer belt. 

Now that summer is coming to an end, there will be less time to hang clothes outside to dry. This means you better have your dryer working properly. 

Here are parts that could break or need replaced on your dryer. 

DESAMKIT

This brand new dryer repair maintenace kit (DESAMKIT) for Samsung includes Belt (6602-001655), Idler Pulley (DC93-00634A) and drum rollers (DC97-07523B). Cost: $38.95.

The parts included in the DESAMKIT all work together and are located in a difficult to reach location in the dryer. 

So when the dryer is apart, now is  good time to replace all these parts. Since these parts all work in sync with each other, they should all be of the same quality to ensure the dryer is working at its full potential. 

Thermostate 6931EL3001

Other parts on a dryer that break and need replaced include the thermostat (part no. 6931EL3001). 

Many times if the dryer is not heating and it is not the heating element causing the problem than the thermostat might be the issue. 

Dryer control knobs also stop working and can be replaced. The WE1X1263 is a popular replacement dryer knob. 

Other popular parts that McCombs sells is control timersmotorsdryer door gaskets and lint screen and more. 

Other practical dryers parts include the Dudass Lint Brush (part no. PCABX2W) that sells for $3.60.

The Dundas Jafine drill powered duct brush (part no. PCPBZW) can be used to help remove lint build up and debris in your dryer duct and other general ducting. This brush can be used manually or attached to a drill for increased power. 

drill  powerd duct brush (PCPBZW)

LintEater (part no. DVC202

McCombs also has the LintEater (part no. DVC202), which was designed for to effectively remove dangerous lint build-up in almost every type of dryer vent system.

It is also easy to use with a cordless drill. 

Another great dryer part to help remove lint and make your dryer more efficient is the Dundas Jafine Dryer Lint removal Kit stock number BPCK helps keep the dryer running safely and efficiently. 

It helps cut the drying time and increases the dryers performance and reduces the risk of dryer vent fire by removing lint build up in all areas of the dryer and dryer duct.



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McCombs Supply Company, Inc.

In business since 1953,McCombs Supply Co., Inc. is a third-generation family-owned business that specializes in low prices and fast, reliable shipping.
Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, McCombs Supply Co., Inc. offers replacement repair parts for dishwashers, dryers, microwaves, range-ovens, refrigerators, washing machines, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, commercial cooking, pellet stove parts and more. Some of our manufacturers we distribute for include – Backer-Chromolox, Broan-Nutone, Exact Replacement Parts (ERP), EZ Flo, Fasco, Mastercool, ICM, JW Harris, Packard, Robertshaw, Sealed Unit Parts Company (SUPCO), White Rodgers, Englander, Breckwell, Harman, Lennox, Napoleon, St. Croix and Quadra-Fire.

We supply contractors, service technicians, housing developments, hospitals, retirement communities, institutions, and do-it-yourselfers.

Today, we have nearly one million SKUs in our system. We are constantly upgrading our cutting-edge technology to serve our customers better.

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