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Dryer Not Heating? Three Parts to Check First.
A dryer that runs but doesn't heat is one of the most common service calls and one of the fastest fixes. Three parts cause 90% of these — and which one depends on whether you have gas or electric.
What's actually wrong
Most common cause on electric dryers. Element burns out — open circuit. Quick test with a multimeter.
Most common cause on gas dryers. Glow-bar igniter weakens or fails. Cheap part, quick swap.
Both gas and electric. Triggered by a clogged vent overheating the unit. Once it pops, no heat. Always replace AND clear the vent.
Less common but happens. Won't allow the dryer to call for heat.
Specific to gas dryers — detects ignition. When it fails, dryer runs but won't heat.
Quick checks you can do
- Confirm it's electric or gas. Different parts.
- Check the lint screen and inspect the wall vent for blockage. Restricted airflow trips the thermal fuse.
- On electric dryers, test heating element continuity with a multimeter (or call us).
- On gas dryers, listen for the igniter clicking and look for the orange glow at startup.
Heating elements, igniters, and thermal fuses are all $20-40 parts. The labor and proper diagnosis is what matters — we'll get the right part on the first visit.
Call (631) 316-1756