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Question posted by mstuckrath on December 29th, 2013

It Is Tumbling But No Heat.

Our dryer is less than a year old and is not heating up. It is tumbling but has no heat. We have unplugged it, checked the exhaust, and cleaned the lint filter. Help! Mel

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on December 31st, 2013 9:55 PM

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The most likely culprit is the heating element. Call LG service & get them to send a tech out under your warranty.

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Specifications - English - Page 1

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