If you find your clothes are not getting warm in your electric dryer check the heating element. Heat is generated by the heating element which is enclosed in a metal chamber. One way to check if your heating element has gone bad or not is to check for continuity using a multi-meter. If your heating element is working, other parts that could be defective is your high limit thermostat, cycling thermostat, igniter, radiant flame sensor, gas control valve, coils, temperature sensor, timer or your thermal fuse.