Dryer getting too hot?

PLEASE HELP.

MY DRYER IS OVER HEATING?

If you are having a problem with your clothes dryer getting too hot then there are a few things that you need to check out to see exactly what the actual problem is. There are parts that can fail that will cause your dryer to overheat and can lead to a fire if all of the safety controls fail. Dryers are a leading cause of residential firesin the US. The combination of highly combustible lint and high heat can be deadly. If you suspect your cloths dryer of overheating make sure to get it fixed as soon as possible.

OK,BUT WHAT ARE THE THINGS THAT I SHOULD CHECK?

The first thing to check if your dryer is overheating, is the vent duct from the back of the dryer to the outside. Make sure that there is no buildup of lint inside and that the ductwork is not kinked, crushed or bent, restricting the flow of air through it. Do not use plastic or foil ducting, use only flexible or rigid metal duct to vent a dryer. Make sure to keep the lint filter cleaned before every load.

SHOULD I TAKE MY DRYER UNIT APART?

Also it is a good idea to take apart the dryer and clean the interior ducting and blower once a year. When that is done, also inspect the drum seals. If the seals are out around the drum, air can short cycle and fool the cycling thermostat causing it to run the dryer hotter then it should. If you notice the felt coming out around the drum it should be replaced to keep the dryer working well and safely.

OK.WHAT OTHER THINGS SHOULD I CHECK?

If all of these things are okay, then the next thing to check is the dryer cycling thermostat.

OK.WILL THE THERMOSTAT CAUSE OVERHEATING PROBLEM ON MY DRYER?

This is what turns the dryer heat on and off. If it goes bad and does not open up then the heat will stay on till the dryer high limit thermostat turns it off, causing the dryer to run hotter then normal and also it may cause it to only run hot and with no cooler settings. If the high limit thermostat also fails then the thermal fuse is the last defense. However if your dryer gets hot enough to burn out this fuse, then usually nothing will work. The dryer then will not tumble or do anything. If any or all of these go bad it is best to replace all of these parts to make sure that you have the problem solved and your dryer is running safely. The total cost to replace them all is not much compared to the lives you may save.

YES CORRECT.BUT DO YOU HAVE ANY PICTURE OF HOW THE THERMOSTAT AND THERMAL FUSE LOOKS?

SEE THE IMAGE BELOW:---

OK GREAT.ANY OTHER THING TO BE CHECKED?

The last thing to check applies only to electric clothes dryers. In some electric dryers it is possible for the heating element to stretch, break, or an insulator go bad and allow the dryer heating element to short to the metal of the dryer. In many cases this will trip the breaker or blow a fuse, however there are cases where the current going through the element to the frame of the dryer will cause the element to produce at least some heat continually and not shut off unless the power is completely disconnected to the clothes dryer. This is a very dangerous situation, if you notice your dryer heating when everything else is off, thendisconnect power completely to the clothes dryer and get it fixed immediately.

OK CAN YOU SHOW ME THE IMAGE OF BROKEN HEATING ELEMENT?

SEE THE IMAGE BELOW:---

GREAT.DO YOU HAVE ANY WIRING DIAGRAM FOR DRYER,THAT I CAN FOLLOW?

YES.SEE THE IMAGE BELOW:---

Here is a basic electric dryer wiring diagram

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THANK YOU.

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