Thermostat, Control

Andy

Answer Hello Andy, This would indicate that the thermostat is closed and not open. If you have any reading this means that it is a closed circuit.You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. 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 

Ram for Model Number Maytag pyg4500aww

Answer Hello Ram. Yes, based on the information you provided, it sounds like the thermostat control 31001088 is good on the unit. 

Tom for Model Number Maytag PYET244AYW

Answer Hello Tom, This can only be caused by the improper programming of the unit or a bad cycling thermostat. Let me clarify before you get mad at me. The unit is designed to provide a longer dry cycle on the automatic cycle. When the cycling thermostat opens, the timer motor advances. If you put in a load of wet towels and put it on less dry, they will not be dry at the end of the cycle because the timer times out too quickly. If the cycling thermostat is open, the timer will advance just like it has been programmed for a timed dry as the voltage will be applied to the timer motor as long as the unit is running. The thing about the cycling thermostat being open is unlikely as this will also cause no heat. The only thing that makes sense to me is if the cycling thermostat is out of tolerance and is opening at too cool a temperature and the voltage is being applied to the timer motor too often, therefore timing out the cycle. The problem cannot be the thermal fuse because if the thermal fuse is open, the unit will not run at all. 

Andy for Model Number PYET444AYW

Answer Hello Andy. The two large terminals on the thermostat control 31001088 should read closed and the two small terminals should have an ohms value around 4K. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html 

Marty for Model Number pyg2300aww maytag

Answer Hi Marty. All thermal fuses should read closed, (0)-ohms. There is a sub la-1053 thermal fuse on the heater plenum, check this part # 53-1096. The flame sensor also reads closed. The igniter reads 50 -800 ohms closed , also if you see a hairline crack in the middle it may open under heat conditions. The cycling thermostat reads closed part # 31001088. Finally there is a coil kit you can use if you suspect they are open or open under fire, Part # 279834. 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 thermal fuses and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter parts you will need TJMA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html 

Marty for Model Number pyg2300aww

Answer Hi Marty. Yes, the radiant sensor should read closed (0-ohms) when cold with at least 1 wire disconnected. It basically acts as the cycling thermostat for a gas dryer. If the gas starts then quickly goes out , this will be the one of three parts to look at as defective. Part # 338906. Thank You.