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Inglis Dryer not heating

If your Inglis dryer is running but not heating, the most likely culprits are a blown thermal fuse, a fault in the drive motor’s centrifugal switch, or failing gas valve solenoids on gas models. Start by checking the thermal fuse on the blower housing or at the heating source; a blown fuse trips when the dryer overheats and will show no continuity on a multimeter, and it often points to a restricted vent so always inspect and clean the exhaust. On many dryers the motor’s centrifugal switch also controls the heat circuit, so a bad switch can let the drum spin while preventing the heat source from energizing; most centrifugal switches mean replacing the whole motor. For gas dryers, if the igniter glows but the burner does not light, the gas valve solenoid coils are likely bad and should be replaced as a set. Also confirm you are on a heated cycle and not a no-heat option. Enter your model number at RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement parts for your dryer.

01 - Inglis Dryer Thermal Fuse

The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryer’s heat source such as the heating element on electric dryers or at the burner on gas models. The fuse should be closed for continuity meaning it has a continuous electrical path through it when good. If overheated the fuse will have no continuity meaning the electrical path is broken and the fuse has blown. A multimeter can be used to test it for continuity. Be aware that a blown thermal fuse is an indication of a restricted exhaust vent from the dryer to the outside. Always check t...he dryer venting when replacing a blown thermal fuse.
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02 - Inglis Dryer Drive Motor

Most dryer drive motors have a centrifugal switch that energizes a start winding when the motor is first started and closes a heat cycle contact to allow the heat source to work. If the motor's centrifugal switch is faulty, either the motor won’t run or the motor will run but the dryer won’t heat. Since most centrifugal switches are not sold separately, the entire motor will need to be replaced if the switch is defective.
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03 - Inglis Dryer Gas Valve Solenoid

Gas dryers have two or more gas valve solenoid coils. The gas valve solenoids open the gas valve ports to allow gas to flow into the burner assembly. If a gas valve solenoid fails, the dryer won’t heat. To determine if one or more of the gas valve solenoids has failed, check the igniter. If the igniter glows and goes out but does not ignite the gas, the gas valve solenoid is defective. If one or more of the gas valve coils are defective, we recommend that you replace them as a set.
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04 - Incorrect cycle settings

Ensure the dryer is set to the appropriate heat setting. The setting may have been inadvertently changed to a non-heat option.
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05 - Incorrect cycle selected

The dryer setting may have been inadvertently changed to a non-heat option. Confirm the dryer is set to a proper heating option such as "Regular" or "Heavy" to see if that improves drying performance.
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06 - Inglis Dryer Igniter

The igniter uses heat to ignite the gas in the burner assembly. If the igniter is not working, the gas will not ignite, preventing the dryer from heating. To determine if the igniter has burned out, use a multimeter to test the igniter for continuity. If the igniter does not have continuity, replace it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Inglis dryer not heating?
My dryer overheated and shut off. Did the thermal fuse blow and what should I do next?
The igniter glows but the gas dryer won’t ignite. Is the gas valve solenoid bad?
The dryer drum turns but the dryer won’t heat. Could the drive motor be the problem?
How do I enter my model number or part number on RepairClinic to find the right replacement part?