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Kelvinator Dryer not heating
If your Kelvinator dryer is running but not heating, the most common causes are a blown thermal fuse, a failed drive motor centrifugal switch, or, on gas models, bad gas valve solenoids. A blown thermal fuse—often caused by a blocked vent—will show no continuity and is a frequent short-term fix, so check the exhaust vent before replacing the fuse. If the motor’s centrifugal switch fails the motor may run without closing the heat circuit, which requires replacing the motor assembly. On gas dryers a faulty gas valve solenoid or a burned-out igniter will prevent ignition even if the igniter glows. Also confirm the dryer’s control is set to a heat cycle; incorrect or non-heat selections are surprisingly common. You can test fuses and igniters with a multimeter and visually inspect the venting and burner area for obvious damage. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement thermal fuse, motor, igniter, or gas valve solenoid that fits your dryer and get parts and step-by-step guidance for the repair.
01 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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
Why is my Kelvinator dryer not heating?
How do I test the dryer thermal fuse?
The igniter glows but the gas won’t light, could the gas valve solenoid be bad?
Can a bad drive motor make the dryer run but not heat or stop suddenly?
How do I find and buy the right replacement part for my dryer on RepairClinic.com?