Dryer Running but Not Heating? Whirlpool's Checks, Gas and Electric
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Short answer
Test it
Whirlpool: run a heated timed cycle for 5 minutes with the dryer empty, then open the door and feel inside (Whirlpool). Warm means the problem is drying performance, usually the vent or very wet loads. Whirlpool notes very wet clothes add moisture the dryer cannot easily remove; run a spin cycle first (Whirlpool).
Electric
Check the home circuit breakers and that the power cord is installed correctly (Whirlpool).
Gas
Make sure the dryer is connected to gas and the shutoff valve is open (handle parallel to the pipe); the drum turns but will not heat if the valve is closed (Whirlpool). On propane, the dryer needs an LP conversion kit (GE).
The repair
Angi: no-heat repairs $80 to $420; parts such as a thermal fuse ($5 to $18) or thermostat ($15 to $60) are cheap, and labor is most of the bill (Angi). See dryer repair or gas dryer repair.
Quick answers
Why does my dryer spin but not heat?
Check for an Air Only cycle, a tripped breaker (electric) or a closed gas valve (gas), and a clogged vent. Then the heating element, thermostat or thermal fuse.
How much does it cost to fix a dryer that won't heat?
Angi's 2026 range for no-heat repairs is $80 to $420.
Rather have someone fix it?
Tell us the appliance, the brand, the model number and what it is doing. A local technician calls back with a time and a price before any work starts.