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Sharon K Campbell
October 19, 2025
Dryer is not heating
For model number GEW9868KQ2
Hello Sharon, thank you for reaching out. Common causes of no heat include a blown thermal fuse, faulty high-limit thermostat, or a broken heating element. Restricted airflow from a clogged lint screen or vent can also prevent proper heating. Start by checking the thermal fuse, which is designed to shut off the heating element if the dryer overheats; a blown fuse will prevent any heat. Next, inspect the high-limit thermostat, which regulates temperature and can fail in an open state. The heating element itself should be examined for breaks, burn marks, or continuity issues, as a damaged element will not generate heat. If the element is damaged, replace it with part number FIX11741416. We hope this solves your problem!
First I unplugged the dryer, then removed the back panel, this exposed most all of the wiring and I could see the heater coils. Not knowing what the problem was I started looking at the coils and could not see any broken parts. So then checked the thermal fuse for continuity I removed the two wires from it with a small pair of
... Read moreneedle nose pliers, it was held in place by two screws, once they were removed the fuse came out easily, I checked continuity with a volt meter placing the meter on X1 Ohms and could not get a reading. I replaced with a new one and put it all back together the way I took it apart. Then I plugged it in and it worked first time, I now have warm dry clothes.
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Cleaning the lint out of the whole machine took quite a bit of time--it was everywhere. Underneath the lint trap was a collection that ultimately ruined the thermal fuse where it restricted the air flow considerably.
Ascertaining the problem was the most time consuming part.
The actual repair was quite simple and did
... Read moren't take but 15-20 minutes.
