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    mclardy510 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 18, 2008, 09:52 PM
    Hotpoint Dryer not heating
    I have a 3 cycle hotpoint dryer that is running but will not heat. I would like to try and repair this myself if at all possible. Can someone please help me
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    Feb 18, 2008, 10:47 PM
    This is hypical of dryers that have heat element inside back cover

    Dryer won't Heat!

    The Element Canister contains most items associated heating

    1. Thermal Cutout 2. High Limit Thermostat 3. Heating Element Terminals

    On the Left is 4. Thermal Fuse -- These are main items to check with meter

    Safety First -- Unplug Dryer before removing back of dryer -- be safe

    The Wires also have terminals that get extremely hot and need repaired
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