Two years later, you're still saving us money and hassle! A perfect video that really helped me diagnose that the high-limit thermostat was the culprit. Replaced both thermos per your recommendation and less than 48 hours and 14 dollars, we have a functioning dryer again. The high-limit thermostat was a bit of a hassle to take off as it was a tight squeeze through that hole and it was difficult to get leverage on the top screw that's close to the drum. A small power screwdriver would've helped that, but I lacked one of those. Reassembly with the new parts was much easier. Thank you for this video. It's people like you, taking the time to make videos to help others, that make the internet great.
YES!!! This was SO Good! So Much tech! Short cuts! 10 minutes into this I Knew I had to Subscribe! Thank you SO Much for all your knowledge and training! And , And, 6 Thumbs up! Wow!
I can't believe I just fixed my own dryer. My family can't believe it. But it is already back to working! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and guidance!
I didn’t believe it when the freezer idea fixed the thermo fuse. We were in a bind and had to get the drying working that evening for my spouse to dry linens for her practice. You saved the day. This video should get an Emmy Award!
Anthony, thank you so much for this super helpful video! I had a repair guy tell me that he would have to take apart the machine to fix the problem, but with your video, i was able to diagnose the problem, order parts, and repair it myself. What a relief! You are so generous with your knowledge - it is much appreciated :)
My dryer didn't want to heat n I was already looking forward to buy another one,but thankfully i found this video n gave it a try and let me tell u,it worked!!!!! Thanks to this guy it saved me hundreds of dollars!!!
Thank you very much for this video. It was right on for testing to see which parts were not working and which ones were. We layed our dryer on the left side and used the exhaust outlet hole and side access hole. We also put a small towel under the heater element with the dryer laying on its left side just in case we dropped the small screws. That saved us since we did drop a screw. You saved us lots of time and money and felt confident in fixing the dryer.
Only a few minutes into the video and this is already the best video I've found out of 10+. Thank you! Unfortunately I found this video after I already took the whole thing apart. But I was able to use liquid propane to freeze the high limit thermostat, put the thing back together (after cleaning everything) and got my work close dry. Now if it goes bad I know how to easily access it without taking it all apart. My wife is going to be very grateful tonight 😉 thanks again!!!
You did a really great job explaining how to run self diagnostics on LG dryer. Watch mini videos and none of them went into depth explaining everything quite as well as you did. Thank you for your help
Thank you for the video! Your diagnosing part was helpful to determine that I did not have a heat element issue. I may have a different LG, but I was able to hit the reset button in the bottom of the dryer without replacing the parts. I also followed your cleaning advice and got a big "lint python" out that likely caused it to trip. Mom of 3 here--fixed my dryer for free! Thank you so much!
I cannot remember if I thanked you last time, but this is the second time I have had to make this repair. AGAIN, your video kept me from having to take my dryer apart. Thank you so much!
Fixed my problem for $10 in Amazon parts! Would not have figured it out without your video. Thank you for the specific details to ensure everyone was tracking!
Got crap parts(damaged in shipping) at first but the online supplier shipped new ones for free. The bit about the low temp therm having continuity yet being a defective part is entirely accurate. 3rd time was a charm lol(re used old low temp with slighly bent in shipping high temp) Glad there are guys out there taking the time to film their work this well. dryer still working a few months in.
Your video is great! Fixed a dryer I got for free and it only cost me $10.87 for the parts from Amazon! So awesome! The person who gave me the dryer said a repairman quoted it as an $1800 repair! Crazy that they would charge that much for this easy fix!! Thank you!!
Very good video, fixed my dryer in one hour because spent time testing the thermostat. A suggestion, I used a induction flatplate to heat the thermostat to see it's operation. Worked superbly. Our LG distribution did not have the parts, thus could not replace. Your idea to reset the breaker by putting in the freezer worked beautifully. Thank you!
Firstly thank you for this video. Not having to take the dryer apart just to replace those two parts is invaluable. Thankfully I'm very flexible so reaching in wasn't as hard as unscrewing those tiny four screws. They were on so tight and the dryer drum hangs low above those parts it took a little work, however I got them off.. ordered through Amazon separately for $21. I hung cloths on a dryer rack till parts came in. There was a LOT of dust and lint inside the dryer like you said. Putting the parts in was a BREEZE (I took pics for wire replacement) I ran a diagnostic test again and sure enough those numbers began to go up..PROBLEM FIXED! Honestly you are the BOMB!! Thank you so much for saving me money in these very difficult times.
FIXED!!! Only $60 later; not hundreds!! I feel smarter from watching your video and learned quite a bit because your delivery of details was excellent! You need to create more content; about any and everything! :)
Just ordered my 2 switches from Amazon for $11 next day delivery. I wasn't looking forward to tearing everything apart and hoping to get it back together right. I'm glad I found your video. Thanks! Great info and explanations.
Thank you so much for this video!!! Helped me figure out what was wrong in a short time. Unfortunately, I still had to disassemble the whole thing to get to these parts, but well worth it knowing I diagnosed the problem and was going in blind. Spent about 15 bucks on parts and my wife thinks I am a super handyman now!
So why, why, WHY, do these parts go bad? I've replaced them twice, also replaced the heating element, then replaced the entire control board, then a month later. Same problem. HELP.
@@armandsalvini7790 Mine went bad a 2nd time but I realized, I didn't get the root of the problem, which fo me was cleaning out the fan that was clogged with lint, once I did that I have had no troubles for 8 months.
I know, that was a dumb question. The fan moved very freely, if I flick it it continues to spin freely. There was hair built up on the fan shaft, I cleaned that off, it was moving freely before I cleaned off the hair. The small pully, belt tensioner however does not spin freely. It's not bound, more like if it had heavy grease on it. I wonder how freely it should move?
@@armandsalvini7790 My spun fairly freely but I pulled off the cover and saw a lot of lint stuck around the blades and packed against the cover. I cleaned these off and it spun easier and longer. Sorry I don't know how freely the belt should move.
Thank you so much! I did it! I fixed our dryer for less than $12 🎉🎉 you explained the process so well and the video was invaluable. I can't thank you enough!!!
Hi Anthony, like every one said, you have taken time to explain with such a clear video. I can't thank you enough and I will try to attempt the fix over the weekend.
Wow!!! You were spot on!!! I tested mine just like you said!!! Heater #1 and heater #2 showed 22 and 24 degrees Celsius. The thermal fuse was bad using the continuity test. Replacing both as you recommended even though thermostat tested good!!!! Thank you!!!
Great advice on how to run the diagnostic test and replace the 2 parts. We ordered them on Amazon ($40 total), changed the almost completely plugged vent (thankfully our house didn’t burn down because of this!) Thank you for saving us huge money....we were ready to throw our dryer out and buy a new one!!
$10 on Amazon for both parts just today. Took my whole dryer apart and removed the heating element though before I watched this video. Reaching in the back seems easier.... Ah well the heating element was actually pretty dirty so cleaning it out anyways.
Anthony, this is what you call excellent troubleshooting. "Shotgun" troubleshooting does not fix the problem all the time, and it is expensive. I appreciate your thorough explanation.
Thank you. Yes I try to be very thorough when I diagnose something. Plus you don’t want your customer returning saying it didn’t work a few days later. And by “customer” I mean my wife. 😂
I can proudly call myself a washer and dryer technician now. I went through one thermal fuse and this video was the only helpful one. You'll always get that one guy that says "sounds like a vent issue" ... they are just the small problem in America. But add a hell of alot to our issues. Any who. I took my replacement thermal fuse froze it for a bit. Slammed it and it popped back out and replaced the thermostat and boom!
It's one in the morning but my significant other will wake up surprised to know her clothes are done. Big difference from when she put her eye mask thingy on ha
Anthony, Thank you so much. Video was perfect and over all cost for parts on Amazon was only $10.94 and will be here tomorrow. Saw another video were they take the top and the whole front and tub out. Was very doable but your video was to the point. Thank you again, made a stressful day better knowing this will be a fast fix tomorrow.
Not to be another "me too" but thank YOU, Anthony! When I called last week to see how much it was going to be to get a repair guy out just to take a look, it was going to be $110! Found the parts on Amazon and was able to install and test after a bit of an issue getting the screws off (the ones closest to the drum). The stubby didn't work for me as I have large hands and couldn't grip it. Was able to locate a Phillips with a nice flat end as a handle. Allowed me to get the leverage that I needed. Really wished the US would use torx rather than Phillips but was able to get the screws off without damaging the heads. That's what took me the longest time. Thanks again!
Yeah they are in there pretty dang tight. Thank you for taking the time to make a comment, might be another “me too” but it is appreciated. Glad to have helped another person save some money.
Thank you for this video. The other videos I came across suggested taking the top off, the front panel, etc, etc., to test the thermal fuse, thermostat, and heating element. Your method is an incredible time saver. My issue was the thermal fuse. I was able to reset it using the upside-down can of air trick to "freeze" it back to having continuity. This allowed us to finish drying our clothes while waiting on the thermal fuse and thermostat to arrive from Amazon. Again, Thanks!
This was quite helpful Anthony, especially the bits about accessing to the components by pulling out the vent tube, and the little access door on the right side. Definitely saves some time from full disassembly. Thanks.
16:01 The reset button solved my problem (I have a gas unit). I was able to reach it by removing the exhaust pipe like you did. Thank you, sir, for taking the time to unselfishly share your knowledge👍🏿
Thank you very much for this video. The first time I replaced the Thermo cut-off I took the dryer completely apart, drum and all. This saved me so much time. Thanks again
A very well done video! Educational and Informative. All your efforts explaining the details of how things worked made it very interesting to watch. The demo of heating the thermostat showing how it worked inside was brilliant. Also I appreciated how you were able able to capture clear video of the inside of the machine as well as narrate using one hand to test. 💪 You have a really good teaching style and now a new subscriber. Thank you !
In a small town in Alaska and we needed a dryer bad as our fishing clothes were getting pretty bad. Watched tons of other videos to trying to figure out what to do as parts take some time to get here. Your way of explaining things helped us troubleshoot and the refrigerator trick worked to get us a temporary fix until we get a part here. It did not hurt that we have a walk-in fish freezer that that runs at -27F. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this.
Good to hear, you can also drill a small hole in it so you can reset the bimetallic strip inside with a pin (unplugged of course). I also have a video on doing this too on here. Good for a temp fix.
I just want to echo what others are saying, this really helped me out, thought this was going to be a big fix, or replacement. My issue was the second switch, put it in the freezer, then banged on it, and it reset. This will give me some time to get the parts ordered, my wife is happy she's able to do laundry.
Thanks for the video! It was very helpful!!! I ordered the parts from the LG Store at Amazon and replaced both the thermostat and the fuse by following your video.
This is the video to watch for electric unit. This guy explains how it goes through it without talking to you like you're a dummy. Informative. He doesn't sit and drag on about nonsense
Thank you for the advice and instructions. I completed the job and the heat is on. Total cost $10.99. For the future perhaps add tips on how you installed the new parts. The tiny screws were not easy to get back in. You must be a contortionist. All the best!
Thank you thank you thank you! I did this today and it took me about 2 hrs and now my dryer works lile the first day. All for $10 off of Amazon. Both parts! Again thank you thank you thank you
I had the exact same issue, you saved me a ton of time, money and (more importantly) frustration. Like, subscribe, my first born, whatever, it’s yours. Thank you
Great video! Thanks for posting- girlfriend and I are looking at a seemingly nice condition used LG set for sale. Seller says the dryer doesn't work but doesn't know anything more. This video was a great help! . . . PS LOVE THE SWEATSHIRT! APPLEBEE'S!
Thank you for this awesome video. My dryer wasn't heating, so I troubleshooted as you described and found that the 2nd (non-resettable) thermostat was blown. I was able to "reset" it by slamming it a few times against a board. I replaced the part and the dryer started heating immediately. ... Unfortunately, there was also a slight burning smell (like burning rubber) that came along with it. Do you have, or can you recommend any videos that would illustrate a more detailed disassembly of the LG unit? Thank you!
Tried your chill spray idea to reset my open high limit temp sensor and it did not close it, but thanks for pointing out those sensors can be easier reached by removing the exhaust cylinder from the back than by dismantling top and front. It's too bad LG decided to spot weld the rear panel to the side panels.
Anthony, awesome! Gracias for sharing what you best know to us the bunch that are cavemen to this things. This is the 2nd time it happens. The 1st time I was guided by another video that instructed to disassembled the whole thing apart to get to the heat thermo. And it took me all night til morning hours to put it back together cause setting the belt kept kicking my ass. Til finally.. SUCCESS!! I got it. And it worked for a few months...til now This time I will buy both switches. And will put them back on w/o tearing the whole house apart like the first time. That belt almost traumatized me! But it's Saturday night and will have to wait til Monday to go buy them. Thank you for being a friend of the people. Bendiciones
Great video! Very informative. Thanks for all your efforts to put all the info together, I liked the diagnose section, the last section that you showed the amperage readings, it's very helpful. I have an identical machine, so far it has been working fine, with all the knowledge you just explained, I really feel a peace of mind. :-) Also, the part you shot the inside of the machine is fantastic, everything shown crystal clear. Good job!
Anthony--thank you so much for posting this video--it was very informative and easy to follow--and it is exactly what my dryer needed. It talked me off the throw-way-too-much-money-at-it ledge. About $24 for next-day shipping from Amazon, plus a lot contortion and a bit of blood, and I was able to repair it myself!
Hi Anthony, thanks for all this great info! My issue has been clothes coming out damp almost always. What would you suggest next if everything on the heating element tests okay? We are stumped here and would appreciate any guidance!
I didn’t write it down but I did do all 5 heating levels. 1-2 use one element and 3-5 use both. And they cycle between the following F temps: 1.103-114 2.113-124 3.126-144 4. 137-153 5. 139-156 These were all read with a thermometer at the exhaust port.
thank you so much for your detailed video. Truly amazing info. I feel like before going to conductor testing you should mention the heating reset button. Mine is between the two cords you mention. My heating element has gone out twice and both times the heating element reset button has worked. I did do your diagnostics test and it failed on both heating elements. I will try to post a picture. Love the details you offer. reset button should be attempted first for heating element. very easy. dryer needs to be unplugged to do this, trust me, lol.
I've replaced the non-resettable one twice in the last 3 years, and just learned you can drill a small hole in the top to slide a paperclip in and push the bi-metal strip back down. Now, even though I have continuity there, I get an SE code when starting that diagnostics mode. Can't run the motor or test anything else. The manual says to use "Test 8" for the SE code, but stops at Test 7...
Excellent, thanks. Note: the white wire on the thermal cutoff looks discolored, like it has been getting hot. Maybe a poor crimp connection on the wire ?
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this thorough video. I followed your steps through the diagnostic sequence and had the same readings as you did so I ordered and replaced both my thermostat and thermal cut off. After replacing both parts, I ran the diagnostic test I still wasn't getting any heat (the reading started at 20 degrees and went up to 21 degrees). So I went and borrowed a multimeter from a friend so that I could test the ohm values on my heating element. All three leads (red, yellow, and blue) tested out exactly like you stated. So now I'm not sure what the next step would be. If you have any suggestions I'm all ears. Thanks again for the video, it was extremely helpful.
@@TheVintageEngineer I installed the parts and verify the components by conducting an ohm test. I just want to make sure that you can't install the thermal shut off upside down or put the leads in the wrong spot. Also I don't know if this matters but on my display screen the cooling notification will never go off, no matter how long I run the dryer. Everything I have read says that the cooling is apart of the cycle but it should only happen roughly around the last 5 minutes of the cycle. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to answer questions.
Can’t really install upside down but did you put the wires back correctly, particularly on the 3 terminal thermostat? If that all seems good, it’s possible the board that controls that circuit could be out. What about the old thermostat and the hi limit, did you confirm a bad one on the old parts by measuring resistance across?
@@TheVintageEngineer @Anthony Shelton I didn't test the old ones I just replaced them because at the time I didn't have a way to. Plus is was only $11 dollars so I thought it was worth just replacing them to see if it would work. I have tested both new components and the heating element and everything ohms out appropriately. It might be the board. I noticed that the display always shows that it's cooling, so maybe the board is telling the dryer to cool instead of switching on the heat
Unless you are comfortable working with electricity (performing tests on live wires inside), then it does sound like the board without performing other tests. Edit: just looked up this cooling light and it’s evidently suppose to be on all the time and only flashes when cooling is active. You comfortable working with the unit on with wires being live?
GREAT video. My problem is slightly different and I was wondering if you could help. When I turn on my dryer, and choose a heated drying cycle, the Cooling light is now coming on and the dryer is not generating any heat. This started out of the blue. You did not mention the cooling light in your video so I am hoping you can help. Thank you!!!!
Go into diagnostic mode and look at the moisture test and also the heat test I performed. Cool should occur when the close are considered dry, so would see what the moisture reading is (put a damp rag against sensor to see if it changes). Also it could be that the thermistor thinks the unit is already too hot, so looks to see if the temp during the heat test is way too high for it not to be even running.
Thank you for the video. 6 months ago I used it to replace the hi temp and thermostat. Dryer was great until last week. Ran the same diagnostic, got the same results, so I ordered the two parts again and replaced. Dryer worked for a day and now same issue. I ran the test on the blue, red, and yellow wires on the heating element, I get 20 from red to yellow, but OL for anything dealing with blue. Do I take that as a given that the heating element is bad?
So here are my thoughts, it sounds like the element has broke inside with what you said. It’s possible the loose end is grounding out on the element casing. When this happens, I think on some models power is on one side of the coil at all times and the control panel grounds out one of the two left over leads. If the always “hot” side grounds out, it won’t shut off and will stay hot. If this is the case I can see why both thermostats/switches tripped. OL definitely sounds bad, but to confirm my hypothesis you can attached to each color and check for continuity to the metal housing. You should see OL for all but I’m betting one is shorted out. It’s also possible it doesn’t short until it gets hot. Taking the unit apart isn’t hard. Just takes a little time. I took mine apart after this video just to give it a good cleaning.
@@TheVintageEngineer Anthony, thanks for getting back to me. I did decide to replace the heating element. Once I had it in and started connecting the wires, I realized that the new heating element, that came with new hi temp and thermostat included, that the new thermostat that is included with the heating element only has 2 prongs instead of 3. On the one I had, and the one you use for an example in your video, there is a prong for red on one side, and two prongs(really stemming from one prong) on the other side for the white wires. Could they have made a mistake or do you think this could be ok? One white wire could then have nothing to connect to. I fired up the dryer and ran the diagnostic for the heat and got both going up after hitting PLAY 2 and 3 times. I still worry this one wire not having anything to connect to could be an issue.
Thanks a bunch. That small access hole is criminal and I got cut several times (my previous samsung had a small panel). After bleeding a while, realized a good idea was to put tape around the opening to prevent cuts.
I don’t have a testing tool just basic tools I’m not a handy girl 😩but I believe I can manage with this guidance. My question is if I can’t test it and I replace the heating element does that take care of the thermostats if they are bad?
Harbor freight sells a multimeter for $6-7. I would test the thermostats / hi limit switches before replacing an element that could potentially be fine
Great vídeo i recently had to change the drum rollers and the next day my gas dryer wasn't heating up so luckily i was able to reset it but if it stops heating up again then i know what i need to change next 👍🏻.I do have a question wouldn't be better to change the whole heating element?
I would only change the element if it failed a resistance test. Too high (open circuit) or too low (short). You should also check the resistance between each terminal and the outer shell because the coils can sometimes come loose and ground out to the element shroud. They should be completely isolated.
Thank you for this video! This turned out to be exactly what was wrong with my dryer. I came so close to just ordering a heat element. Also, I did put mine in the deep freezer (I had to do it twice to get it to break loose) to see if I could get it to work. Well it did! I am still ordering a new one but like you said, at least I can get some laundry done while waiting for the parts. Thanks again!
My dear friend... i just wann ask you if you could be so kind to tell me the white cable that enter to the first thermostat ( no the hig limit) where does it comes o connect at the other end? beacuse i trying to fix the dryer (same as yours) that has my mother but another guy make it an modification and i want to get it to the original design ( in that order i got a three pin thermostat instead of two pins) so i dont know where comes the first white cable!! please helpe out! im going to apprecciate a lot!!
