Art Harris wrote in news:30a15bbf-b58b-4686-a563-
:

Our ten year old electric dryer isn't working. The light inside comes
on, but nothing happens when we push the button to start drying.

A month or two ago, one of the two power fuses blew. Replacing the
fuse got the dryer working again. This time, neither fuse is blown,
and 240 volts is being supplied to the cable going to the dryer.

What is the most like culprit? The heating element?

Thanks,
Art Harris


Unplug the dryer before doing anything. There's 220v there.

Poke around Google for Thermal Fuse. They are very often the culpret. Can
be tested with a continuity tester. Also, once you remove it you can
MOMENTARILY tie the two leads that go to the thermal fuse together and
try the dryer. Just momentarily though! A few seconds. If there is a
fault that caused it to blow (vs just a worn out fuse), you could do more
damage to the dryer including fire.

Of course, another common cause is the door switch.