dryer wont heat after new element

[cfd379]

Model Number: LER7646EQ1
Brand: Whirlpool
Age: 1-5 years

Have a whirlpool dryer that stopped heating I replaced the element the dryer heated for one cycle and now it wont heat again. What else could be the cause of this?

[Doc Ryan]

Do you have an ohm meter or multi meter that you can make some checks with? There are many different things that can cause a dryer not to heat.

[cfd379]

Yes I do but I don't know what to check

[Doc Ryan]

Click the link below for some more things to check, and let me know what you find.

http://www.partsdr.com/Repair-Help/H...fm#Not_Heating

[cfd379]

Thermal fuses are good element tests good is it just the thermostat and how do I test that

[Doc Ryan]

To test the thermostats, you will need to unplug the dryer and remove the thermostat. You will need to test it for continuity between the two terminals. On the 4 wire thermostat, you will test for continuity between the two larger terminals. If it has continuity then it is good, if it does not then it is bad.