2006 Whirlpool estate electric dryer problem. Please help.?

Question

I purchased a house with appliances included. The 2006 electric Whirlpool Estate Dryer looks brand new (very little lint even in the trap). First time running it blew my 220 line fuse (just thought it was an old fuse). After replacing it dryer went a full cycle fine. The next load after that never shut off (timer never counted down and it ran all night). We thought we could live with that and just monitor it. Now there is no heat either but it still runs, again without counting down. Is this just one part that is affecting this (timer unit) or is the heating unit involved or is it something completely different. Just a service call will be $65, when at least the timer unit looks easy to replace. If it is possibly something else it might be worth just buying a new dryer? Can anyone help identify the issue and give recommendations?

Answer 1

You must not be in the states, so I dont know if I can help you, but in the states, the dryer works on two 120V lines and one or two grounds. If you are in the states, it seems like somebody may have screwed around with the house wiring. See if this site helps -

http://appliancequickfix.com/DRYER.html

Answer 2

If you were running it on a automatic cycle ,one that goes by dryness not time and you are not getting heat the timer won't advance with out heat.You can check timer by running on a cycle with numbers and if it advances on it the motor part of timer is OK.As far a not heating most likely heating element but there are other possibilities.If you are going to fix it your self you will need to have access to a volt ohm meter,or at least a test light to make sure you are getting 220 into the dryer.they will run on one 110 leg and not heat.You can do a visual check on the element.Start by unplugging unit then remove lower back panel.on the bottom right you will see a metal box with a removable lower section should be two screws. Disconnect wires to element and limit stat,take out screws and remove element visually check coils make sure it isn't burned into or touching the metal case anywhere,don't be afraid to move it around with your finger check it out good .If it is broken you need a ne one you can get them from sears.If it isn't broken you will need that meter or buy a thermal fuse kit for the dryer and gamble .That is the next most likely .Regardless of repairing this one or a new one check vent very close make sure it has full 4" all the way out.Most of dryer heating problems start in the vent.BE SAFE UNPLUG BEFORE GETTING INSIDE! CHECK YOUR POWER ACROSS THE TWO OUTSIDE SCREWS WHERE THE CORD ATACHES TO THE DRYER YOU NEED 220 HERE YOU HAVE NEUTRAL/GROUND IF IT RUNS.

Answer 3

most likely you have one side of your 220 off or out. or you have it wired with both wire on the same 110 side. or half the breaker is fried. your dryer works with two circuits. each 110 and each run separate parts of the dryer. the drum is turning but there's no heat and the timer is on the heat circuit. check for 220 volts at the dryer. it will be 110. then check the breaker.

IF you are not familiar with electrical wiring then please get someone who is