Safety Thermostat

Jack E. for Model Number dwsr405eb0ww

Answer Hello Jack, Two things come immediately to mind. First, are all the wires reconnected to the door switch properly. Second, there is a belt switch in the base of the unit. If the belt isn't on or if the idler pulley arm isn't configured correctly, this switch can be the issue. If this switch isn't activated by the belt, the dryer will appear dead. 

Lavaman for Model Number Dbvh512ef0ww

Answer Hello Lavaman, You will want to check the venting from the blower wheel all the way to the outside of home to make sure that it is clear and not obstructed. You will also want to check your inlet control thermistor WE4M398. 

Robert P. for Model Number Dbsr463eg1ww

Answer Hi. There is a timer resistor that needs to measure 4500 ohms cold. If it does not then replace the resister part # WE4M255. The timer motor itself has windings. Remove the timer part # WE4M364 motor wires and measure for resistance. Measure each lead to the metal case of the motor or the timer. If you get 0-ohms then it is shorted creating the timer to continuously run. Thank You. 

Joe for Model Number djxr433ec3ww

Answer Hi Joe. Does the dryer get hot all the way to the top of the cabinet like it sounds like? Replace the plastic vent if you have one with rigid metal vent. Use a brick or a 2 x 4 to put at the back bottom of the dryer cabinet so when the unit is pushed back it does not crush the vent and kink it. Clean the outside vent cap so it opens and closes all by itself. So dew, rain and snow does not back up and cause a restriction. Then replace the cycling thermostat and the high limit thermostat part # WE4M181. They are located on top of the heater housing just above the heating element. The thermostat contacts are welded shut and the high limit is over working. Look at the heater and restring it because it was overheated and widened, shorting to the heater case. Heater part # WE11X10007. Clean the entire internal dryer with a shop vac. Thank You. 

Sheila for Model Number DWXR473ET5WW

Answer Hello Sheila. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater and thermostats and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter TJMA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html 

Clarence for Model Number DBXR463EBOWW

Answer Hello Clarence, I call it the hi-limit WE4M160 thermostat. There are two thermostats, the high limit and the cycling so you have to distinguish somehow.