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Whirlpool dryer not heating – 5 checks before you book a technician

No heat doesn’t automatically mean the dryer is “dead.” This walkthrough shows you how to check power, settings, vents and basic airflow problems that account for a huge share of no‑heat complaints—without opening up the machine.