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Hotpoint Dryer not heating
If your Hotpoint dryer is not heating, the most likely causes, in descending order, are a blown thermal fuse, a faulty drive motor centrifugal switch, failed gas valve solenoids on gas models, incorrect cycle or heat settings, and a bad igniter. A blown thermal fuse is often caused by restricted venting, so check and clean the exhaust and test the fuse for continuity with a multimeter before replacing it. If the motor runs but the centrifugal switch fails to close the heat circuit, the motor will need replacing since the switch is usually not sold separately. On gas dryers an igniter that glows but does not ignite points to bad gas valve solenoids, and a burned out igniter will show no continuity. Don’t skip the simple checks first: confirm the dryer isn’t set to an air or no-heat cycle. If you need parts, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact replacement heating element, thermal fuse, motor, igniter, or gas valve solenoids that fit your dryer.
01 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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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Why is my dryer not heating or not getting hot?
How do I test the thermal fuse or igniter on my dryer?
My gas dryer runs but won't heat; could it be the gas valve solenoid or the igniter?
Why does the thermal fuse keep blowing or my dryer overheat and shut off?
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