FIXED PYE2300AYW Maytag Dryer won't heat even after replacing parts

[lshunnarah]

Model Number

PYE2300AYW

Brand

Maytag

Age

More than 10 years

Hi,

I have a Maytag PYE2300AYW dryer that will not heat. I have reviewed other threads on this forum that seem to have similar issues but none have helped me so far. I have replaced the high limit t-stat, the thermal fuse, the heating element and the cycling t-stat. I don't think the vents are clogged as I have done as much as possible to clean them. The dryer runs and everything seems to work as intended, just no heat. I've struggled to find proper documentation on what each part is and where it goes as the parts I've ordered don't seem to 100% match the description. I've tested with a MM and I do have continuity on all the parts. I'm a bit confused how the thermal fuse works though as there are no wires connected to it and it just seems to sit under the heating element. I'm not a professional so I'm sure it's doing something, just seemed odd to have a fuse with the connectors for wires, yet no wires plug into it. Any other suggestions? At this point I'm just wondering if all my parts are even the correct ones.

Thank you in advance,
Louis

 

[Jake]

. I'm a bit confused how the thermal fuse works though as there are no wires connected to it and it just seems to sit under the heating element.

REALLY? There needs to be wires connected to it to make it heat.

Take a photo of what your seeing and post it here please.

Jake

 

[lshunnarah]

I will get a picture in a few days next time I'm there. When I first opened the dryer there were no wires connected to it, nor are there any hanging around that I could see which would connect to it. Stay tuned for the pictures in a few days.

 

[Jake]

Ok, sounds good.

Here's the parts diagram for your model:

Parts for Maytag PYE2300AYW: Heater Parts - AppliancePartsPros.com

Parts for Maytag PYE2300AYW: Heater Parts in stock and ready to ship today. 365 days to return any part.

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#5 is that thermal fuse kit that comes with the high-limit thermostat

Jake

 

[lshunnarah]

Hi, sorry for not responding sooner. Turned out that the issue was with the power cable and nothing else. Apparently the power cable has two leads, each providing 120V. Looks like one is for the motor and the other handles heat or something to that nature. One of the leads apparently was corroded and had broken after arcing. Once the power cable was replaced, everything worked perfectly.

Thank you for the response!

 

[Jake]

Excellent, good find.

Thanks for the update!

Ok, I see what you mean, like this photo here:


Did you have to get a new terminal block for it too?

Looks like its No Longer Available: WP53-1518

If you need it--->You can likely just remove the old terminal block and take it to your local appliance parts store and they can usually match it up with a universal one.

Make sure you unplug it from the wall outlet first, for others following your thread.

Jake

 

[lshunnarah]

Just replaced the power cable. Didn't need a new terminal. Thanks again for the assistance!

Louis

 

[Jake]

Sounds good Louis.

Jake