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The heating element is the most common cause of a dryer with no heat. The nichrome wire coil burns through over time — especially when lint buildup restricts airflow and causes the element to overheat. When the coil breaks, the dryer runs normally but produces zero heat.
Symptoms: Dryer tumbles normally, motor runs, no heat on any cycle, drum cold to the touch.
The thermal fuse is a one-time safety device that blows when the dryer overheats — usually from a clogged vent. Once blown, it cuts power to the heating circuit permanently. It's a cheap part but must be replaced to restore heat. Always clean your vent duct after replacing the fuse.
Symptoms: No heat, dryer may still tumble, fuse shows no continuity on multimeter test.
The high-limit thermostat monitors the temperature at the heating element and cuts power if it gets too hot. When it fails open, it permanently interrupts the heating circuit even at normal temperatures. Often fails alongside the thermal fuse when airflow is restricted.
Symptoms: No heat, element and thermal fuse test good, thermostat shows no continuity.
The cycling thermostat regulates the operating temperature during a drying cycle by cycling the heating element on and off. When it fails closed, the dryer may overheat and trip the thermal fuse. When it fails open, the dryer produces little or no heat.
Symptoms: Intermittent heat, dryer overheating, or no heat with element and thermal fuse testing good.
Electric dryers run on 240V using two 120V legs. If one leg of the breaker trips, the dryer motor and controls may still run on the remaining 120V — but the heating element (which requires the full 240V) won't heat. Reset both breaker legs fully before replacing any parts.
Symptoms: Dryer tumbles, timer advances, no heat — check your breaker panel first.
The most common causes are a blown thermal fuse or a burned-out heating element. Both are inexpensive DIY repairs. Start by testing the thermal fuse with a multimeter — it's the quickest test and the most common culprit. See our full dryer not heating guide above for step-by-step diagnosis.
Yes — running the dryer on an air-only or fluff cycle (no heat) can help confirm whether the motor, drum, and controls are working normally. If the drum tumbles fine but there's no heat on a heated cycle, the issue is almost certainly in the heating circuit (element, thermal fuse, or thermostat).
Most dryer heating repairs cost $20–$80 in parts depending on what failed. A thermal fuse is typically $10–$20. A heating element runs $30–$80 OEM or $25–$60 XPart aftermarket. Thermostats are usually $10–$25 each. DIY repair saves $150–$300 in service call fees.
Yes — strongly recommended. If restricted airflow caused the element to burn out, the thermal fuse almost certainly blew at the same time. Replacing only one part often results in the dryer still not heating. Replace both together and clean your vent duct to prevent recurrence.
Yes — XPart Supply ships OEM and aftermarket dryer parts Canada-wide with fast, reliable shipping from our Canadian warehouse. We've been serving Canadian appliance repair customers since 1996. Contact us if you need help confirming the right part for your model.
