Thermostat (4-Wire)

Steve K. for Model Number dbl2333ee2ww

Answer Hello Steve. You will need to check the vent and see if it is clogged. If it is kinked or clogged, the dryer will cycle on and off more than usual and will not dry properly. The thermostat regulates the temperature of the dryer. Hope this helps. 

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Jessie A for Model Number DPSR610EG8WT

Answer Jessie, You will want to check to make sure that the venting is clear from the blower wheel all the way to the outside of the home. If the vent is clogged it will cause an overtemp in the unit causing it to shut down. Also check the high limit thermostat when it stops heating and see if it is open or closed. It should be closed unless the temp rises above 200 degrees. 

Ralph for Model Number GE DBXR463ED1WW

Answer Hello Ralph. 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 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 

Andy for Model Number ge profile dryer dpsr610eg0wt

Answer Hello Andy, When you check the heater you should have 240 vac across the each of the coils. You can also ohm your heater coils out and they should both read 21.8 ohms. If you are not getting 240 vac across each of the coils then you are loosing power to one side. Double check your thermal fuses and your thermostats. 

Victor for Model Number dpsr473gw0aa

Answer Victor, If you haven't yet, disconnect the exhaust vent from the back of the dryer, and recheck for the proper temperature, with the drum empty, you may have an issue in the venting system, causing the dryer to cycle the hi limit thermostat. The cycling thermostat is located on the blower housing, the hi limit and control thermostats are located on the diffuser mounted on the back wall of the cabinet. Either way you will need to raise the top, and you will need to remove the front panel(at least) to get to the blower and thermostat. Thanks and Good Luck 

Andy for Model Number dbxr463ed2ww GE Dryer

Answer Andy, Are you sure you have 240 VAC art the dryer terminal block and from each power leg to neutral ? low voltage could create a similar scenario. All thermostats and fuses should have a "closed" circuit when at room temperature( that is probably not the problem). You should start by checking or replacing the regulating thermostat on the blower housing WE4M216 it could be "hanging up" and causing the issue. Good Luck and Thanks