Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

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  • March 6, 2011 at 5:30 pm #61490
    Lilcakka
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    HI, I have been using this brilliant site for 3 or 4 years now and this is the first time I have had to post my problem because i could’nt find the answer using Search. I have checked the two thermostats on the back of the dryer for continuity and they are ok, are there anymore on this model I need to check and what else do I need to look out for? any common faults? Thanks. Kev.

    March 6, 2011 at 5:58 pm #346369
    Specialist01269
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    Have you checked the Element for continuity?

    March 6, 2011 at 8:35 pm #346370
    Lilcakka
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    Hi thanks for the quick reply, I am not to sure how to check the element because the only wires I can see going to it are the ones going to the thermostats first so, when I checked the stats would’nt this automatically check the elements continuity at the same time 😕 excuse me if I am being a bit thick 😀 Kev

    March 6, 2011 at 8:55 pm #346371
    Specialist01269
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    Hi Kev: No your not being thick at all. The thermostats / cutouts are in series with 1 of the supply wires to the element, What you need to do is disconnect the wires from the element itself. Once you’ve done this, use your multimeter on the resistance range & check the element for continuity. The actual element resistance is not important for now just that you have continuity.

    PLEASE REMEMBER: POWER OFF & PLUG OUT FIRST, Getting :zap: can seriously shorten your life.

    March 6, 2011 at 8:58 pm #346372
    Lilcakka
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    Ok thanks for the advice so far, I will drag it in from the garage tomorrow and take it to bits again. Thanks again. Kev.

    March 6, 2011 at 9:00 pm #346373
    Specialist01269
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    No problem mate, were here to help. Let me know what you find & we can go from there.


    Andy

    March 7, 2011 at 7:43 pm #346374
    Lilcakka
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    Got the heater element out. Unplugged red and brown wires, put meter over these connections and nothing. Does this mean I need a new element?
    Cheers. Kev

    March 7, 2011 at 7:46 pm #346375
    Specialist01269
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    Looks like it Kev, just make sure you were using the meter on resistance & not continuity.

    March 7, 2011 at 8:29 pm #346376
    Lilcakka
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    Yes matey it was set to resistance. Thanks for all your help Andy and the quick replies, you are a diamond. Off to Spare Parts now to find a cheap new one. Kev.

    March 7, 2011 at 9:34 pm #346377
    Specialist01269
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    No probs mate, let me know how you get on.

    March 13, 2011 at 7:50 pm #346378
    Lilcakka
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    Ordered a new element, fitted it and all is good again. Big thanks to Andy (Specialist01269)for his help and super quick replies. You have saved us a few quid in these hard times. Cheers. Kev.

    May 13, 2017 at 11:11 am #346379
    beafordplodder
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    Hi – I have had just the same fault – followed the advice given and sorted – lots of fluff under machine as well, Cheers tech guys 😀

    May 26, 2017 at 6:40 pm #346380
    ilektroepiskevi
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    Re: Whirlpool AWZ2303 Not heating up

    Thanks for people advices here we found the problem in a same washing machine! https://ilektroepiskevi.gr/

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