Old fisher and paykel dryer AD55 doesnt always heat up.

best solution is to call a local repair service .

sounds like your berinfg has worn out neds to be pulled upart to replace it

can be severl causes check drum rotates by hand freely is good most common fault is the capacity needs replacing

not enough power

sounds like the maybe the drum roller or motor, here is a video. Hope it helps Tim:

http://www.appliancerepairlesson.com/2011/03/05/fisher-paykel-dryer-access-3/

not that hard you take the back of then take the barrel out punch out the 56833 strem grease bearing then replace with new one and re assemble just note the way the driver belt comes of there tricky to put back on


let me know how you went

clean the dryer of lint inside and also the vent tube:

http://fixitnow.com/2003/11/appliance-tip-of-day-dryer-disassembly.htm

Does the sound it makes sound like a motor running? When you start a dryer a motor that is coupled to the drum starts turning. It is possible that the belt has come off of the motor pulley. You will need to remove the back cover and look inside to determine if this has happened.

Run the dryer and look through the front door and watch for if the drum is running out of round at the back. The AD55 only has one bearing and this is at the rear of the drum, the front of the drum is supported by 6 plastic tabs that it glides over. These tabs are reversible if they become worn and a drum bearing assembly kit is available from Fisher & Paykel. For a detailed drawing of the dryer contact your Fisher & Paykel service center and they will email you a copy.

Hi,
Usually when an electric dryer runs but stops heating, the heating element has failed and needs replacing. I don't know if you are a do-it-yourself type, but you can get the model/make/serial information and obtain the correct element at your appliance parts store.
I hope this helps... Good luck.