** The heating elements heat, or should I say one of them is still working **
There is only a single heater element in most dryers... including yours. It consists of a single coiled wire, frame, insulators and wiring connections. Power goes in one of its wire connections and out the other. If only part of it is heating and/or heating when OFF, the element is likely shorted to ground if not physically broken causing the short. The element likely needs a proper inspection and possible replacement.
- Maytag PYET444AYW Heater Element
LINK > www.appliance411.com/data.php?rc=2798
* Disconnect power from the dryer until it can be serviced. It is a major fire hazard if any of the element coil is getting warm or hot while not in operation! *
** the motor is not working. **
The element staying on even when the dryer is off may have blown the dryer's thermal fuse (see the following link) preventing further operation.
- Maytag PYET444AYW Thermal Fuse
LINK > www.appliance411.com/data.php?rc=3344
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Dan O.
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