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  1. August 24th, 2006, 02:50 AM #1
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    Default Maytag Legacy Electric Dryer --> Popped! Now, No Heat?

    Have a two year old Maytag Legacy series electric dryer I purchased from Home Depot. Was running the dryer last night, and heard a large pop sound. Today, I discovered that the dryer no longer heats, but otherwise appears to run normally. I can also smell a distinct electrical burn smell when the dryer is running.

    Is this likely due to a bad electric heating element? How to you get access to this heating element? Any other possibilities? Thanks.
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  2. August 24th, 2006, 05:13 AM #2
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    Hi,

    Maytag Legacy series
    Cute names....but not a model#.

    http://www.applianceaid.com/model.html Some model# helps.

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    Q - My electric dryer runs but will not heat, what could stop my dryer from heating ?
    A - Things that could stop a electric dryer from heating:
    - house fuse or breaker ( needs 2! )... - heating element ... - burnt wire ... - thermostats ... thermal fuse ( not all models )... - motor heat switch ... - timer ... - selector switch ... - burnt power cord/plug ...

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  3. August 24th, 2006, 03:22 PM #3
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    Default Maytag Dryer Model No.

    The model no. is: SDE515DAYW
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  4. August 24th, 2006, 06:47 PM #4
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    SDE515DAYW
    An Amana built Maytag....some take apart helps....

    http://www.applianceaid.com/may-apart2.html

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