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I would like to know correct way to test my dryers timer with a multimeter. It is not turning on. The hotpoint model
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Customer: I would like to know correct way to test my dryers timer with a multimeter. It is not turning on. The hotpoint model number is *****
Contractor's Assistant: Are you getting any error codes or messages from your Hotpoint dryer? How old is it?
Customer: No error codes. 3 years old
Contractor's Assistant: What have you tried so far with your Hotpoint dryer?
Customer: I have replaced the door switch
Contractor's Assistant: Anything else we should know to help you best?
Customer: Don't think so
Contractor's Assistant: Are you getting any error codes or messages from your Hotpoint dryer? How old is it?
Customer: No error codes. 3 years old
Contractor's Assistant: What have you tried so far with your Hotpoint dryer?
Customer: I have replaced the door switch
Contractor's Assistant: Anything else we should know to help you best?
Customer: Don't think so
Answered by Melissa Martin in 15 hours 4 years ago
Specialities include: Appliance, Small Appliance
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Hello my name is***** can assist you. Could you send a photo of your meter so I can see what you are working with? Thank you
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Customer
Customer attachment 8/7/2020 2:35:35 PM
OK What do you want to test on the timer? I am sending a photo back with info on it
Customer
The dryer is not turning on. So I guess from the research I did so far to see if timer is stuck open? Or whatever malfunction would cause the dryer to not start
ok so first thing we always start with if you are getting the proper voltage from the receptacle. The easiest way to test this is remove the cover where the cord is attached and measure the voltage from first both out side terminals, you should get 240 volts, next you measure each outside terminal to the middle terminal. so left to middle and then right to middle. Each time you should get 110 to 120 volts. You set the meter to the V on the dial.If you have the dryer apart make sure that no wire are touching each other or the dryer cabinet and most importantly you, before you plug it in
Customer
Ok thanks. I won't be able to test that until this evening
Customer
If that tests correct voltage, what should I test on timer?
I am here until 5 pm and then I will be back the next day. What happen before it quit working
Customer
It worked fine one day and didn't respond at all the next day.
have you check the vent for clogs and make sure where it vents out side it is not stopped up. If it is stopped up of clogged int he hose it will trip the thermal fuse located on the top of the heater, you can OHM that one out. If it beeps when you have the tester set to the sound one I circled in the photo, it is good, no beep , no good.
Timers are not a usual cause of a dryer not working. Also, is the belt good. Hoas a belt switch so if the belt breaks the dryer will not run.
Customer
I did clean out the vent but it wasn't horrible. The fan on the front was pretty full of lint though and I cleaned that also. I will test that thermal fuse tonight also. Thanks!
Your welcome.I will be back tomorrow if you need help then, and I am here until 5pm ESt
The thermal fuse is the furthest left on the heater. The other thermostats can not be ohmed out with out heat. Just so you know.
Customer
I got it fixed. It was the thermal fuse. Thanks!
That is great. I am glad to hear it. Have a blessed day
Customer
Well my sister just told me it shut off on the 2nd load again. I checked for lint what else could be causing it to blow so fast?
The vent is not allowing air through some where.
That is the only thing that makes the fuse to blow
Customer
Are you sure? How can I test that please? The vent hose and outside is completely clear
Turn the dryer on and go outside to the vent to see if you can feel it blowing.
I am sure , 40 years appliance experience sure.
Customer
Ok can i bypass the thermal fuse to test it? Like with electrical tape
yup but do Not use it that way. You have to slide the two terminals together that are on the fuse, I suggest putting some tape around it so it doesn't short out against the dryer
Customer
Okay thanks
Your welcome. be careful, I don't want you to have a fire, which could happen if you run it that way to long.
Customer
I understand. Thanks!
ok if you need more help I am here
Customer
Ok thanks
Your welcome
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