If you’re trying to do laundry and your Maytag Dryer won’t heat, fixing it could be as simple as replacing a single part.
As with any DIY project, especially when it comes to electrical, we always recommend getting help from the professionals at Appliance Wizards.
However, here are a few possible causes of your dryer not heating and how you could repair each problem on your own.
Here Are Some Solutions to the 11 Most Common Dryer Problems
1. Insufficient Incoming Power
● Is the incoming power supply on your Maytag Atlantis Dryer being affected negatively in some way?
● Sometimes a breaker can trip, denying the necessary 120 volts that need to be carried through each leg of the plug, meaning you could have no power or your appliance will spin, but the dryer won’t heat.
Solution: Check out your breaker box to make sure it didn’t flip and use a multimeter to inspect the outlet.
2.Defective Thermal Fuse
● An overheating Maytag Atlantis Dryer could lead to a blown thermal fuse and therefore a dryer that will no longer heat because it can no longer deliver the necessary continuous electrical path that your Maytag Dryer needs to operate.
● A thermal fuse can blow when the dryer’s exhaust is dislodged or blocked.
Solution: Test the fuse with a multimeter and replace it if necessary.
3. Broken Gas Valve Solenoid
● Broken gas valve solenoid coils could be the reason that your Maytag Neptune Gas Dryer isn’t heating.
● These valves let gas into the burner.
Solution: You can tell if the gas valve solenoid coils are broken by observing the igniter. If it glows but then goes out without igniting the gas, you should replace all gas valve solenoid coils at the same time.
4. Defective Igniter
● If your igniter can’t light the gas, then your Maytag Dryer won’t heat.
Solution: Use a multimeter to test the igniter for continuity and replace it if broken.
5. Faulty Heating Element
● Maytag Performa Dryers won’t heat if the heating element itself is broken.
● Sometimes heating elements will burn out over time.
Solution: Use a multimeter to determine if this is the issue.
6. Broken Flame Sensor
● If the flame sensor isn’t working, then your Maytag Gas Dryer won’t heat.
● Before checking the flame sensor, first, confirm that the issue doesn’t lie with the igniter or thermal fuse.
Solution: Use a multimeter to check if your flame sensor is working properly.
7. High Limit Thermostat
● If your Maytag Atlantis Dryer won’t heat, it could be an issue with its high-limit thermostat.
● The thermostat stops your dryer from overheating, but if it’s broken, it could shut down the dryer even if the temperature is at an acceptable level.
Solution: Make sure you test the other parts of your Maytag Dryer mentioned in this article before you replace the high-limit thermostat.
8. Cycling Thermostat
● Is your Maytag Gas Dryer still not heating? It could be an issue with the cycling thermostat which regulates heat inside your Maytag Dryer.
● It’s rare, but still possible for the cycling thermostat to break.
Solution: Investigate all other parts of the dryer first before attempting to replace the cycling thermostat.
9. Heating Element Assembly
● A faulty heating element assembly could be the reason why your Maytag Bravo XI Dryer is not heating.
Solution: Utilize a multimeter to detect continuity. Replace the defective assembly if none is detected.
10. Timer
● Another rare cause of heating issues with your Maytag Dryer is a damaged timer.
Solution: Use a multimeter to test the timer and replace it if necessary.
11. Main Control Board
● Very rarely, the control board can break and your Maytag Bravo Dryer won’t heat.
Solution: Check the board for any burn marks or signs of short-circuiting. Replace the board if damaged.
Still Having Issues?
If your dryer is not working, don’t stress. The pros at Appliance Wizards are fully trained, licensed and insured to work on all models of Maytag Gas Dryers. We offer friendly, fair and quick service to all of our customers. Are you ready for a hassle-free appliance repair experience? Call Appliance Wizards today!
