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Troubleshooting Help Roper Dryer Not Heating
If your Roper dryer is not heating or you have a dryer no heat problem, start with the things that fail most often. A blown thermal fuse is the top cause; it sits on the blower housing or at the heat source and usually blows when the vent is restricted, so check the vent and test the fuse with a multimeter first. Next, a faulty drive motor or its centrifugal switch can let the drum run while preventing the heat cycle from engaging. On gas models, bad gas valve solenoids are a common cause when the igniter glows but the gas does not light, and a failed igniter will also stop ignition. Don’t forget the basics: wrong cycle or a no-heat setting can make it seem like the dryer is not getting hot. If you need the part, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement and follow our diagnostic and replacement videos to get your dryer back to normal.
01 - Roper Dryer Thermal Fuse
The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryer’s heat source such as the heating element on electric dryers or at the burner on gas models. The fuse should be closed for continuity meaning it has a continuous electrical path through it when good. If overheated the fuse will have no continuity meaning the electrical path is broken and the fuse has blown. A multimeter can be used to test it for continuity. Be aware that a blown thermal fuse is an indication of a restricted exhaust vent from the dryer to the outside. Always check t...
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02 - Roper Dryer Drive Motor
Most dryer drive motors have a centrifugal switch that energizes a start winding when the motor is first started and closes a heat cycle contact to allow the heat source to work. If the motor's centrifugal switch is faulty, either the motor won’t run or the motor will run but the dryer won’t heat. Since most centrifugal switches are not sold separately, the entire motor will need to be replaced if the switch is defective.
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03 - Roper Dryer Gas Valve Solenoid
Gas dryers have two or more gas valve solenoid coils. The gas valve solenoids open the gas valve ports to allow gas to flow into the burner assembly. If a gas valve solenoid fails, the dryer won’t heat. To determine if one or more of the gas valve solenoids has failed, check the igniter. If the igniter glows and goes out but does not ignite the gas, the gas valve solenoid is defective. If one or more of the gas valve coils are defective, we recommend that you replace them as a set.
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04 - Incorrect cycle settings
Ensure the dryer is set to the appropriate heat setting. The setting may have been inadvertently changed to a non-heat option.
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05 - Incorrect cycle selected
The dryer setting may have been inadvertently changed to a non-heat option. Confirm the dryer is set to a proper heating option such as "Regular" or "Heavy" to see if that improves drying performance.
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06 - Roper Dryer Igniter
The igniter uses heat to ignite the gas in the burner assembly. If the igniter is not working, the gas will not ignite, preventing the dryer from heating. To determine if the igniter has burned out, use a multimeter to test the igniter for continuity. If the igniter does not have continuity, replace it.
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07 - Roper Dryer Heating Element
The heating element warms the air before it enters the dryer drum. Over time, the heating element can burn out, causing the dryer not to heat. To determine if the heating element has burned out, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the heating element does not have continuity, replace it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
My dryer is running but not heating. What should I check first?
How can I tell if the thermal fuse blew or the heating element/igniter is bad?
My gas dryer igniter glows but the gas never lights. Could the gas valve solenoids be the problem?
Why did my dryer overheat and trip the thermal fuse, and how do I prevent it from happening again?
How do I use my model number or part number on RepairClinic.com to find the correct replacement part?