John D for Model Number DLG8388WM Our dryer managed to run all night. It was so hot in the morning, my wife could barely touch the case. Now it seems the main board has fried. It won't even turn on, and the board smells burned. AC voltage is verified at 120 AC to the board. Also, both thermostats appear to test as bad. Thank goodness I vacuum out all lint annually. Very easily could have had a fire. Previously, the moisture sensor was not working properly. The clothes would remain wet. 1. I plan on replacing the main board, and both the hi-limit and the safety thermostat. 2. If the moisture bars are OK and the wires are connected, what controls the moisture sensor for dryness? (Same board I'm replacing?) 3. What does the thermister do? 4. Any other parts you would recommend to change after this overheating episode? THANK YOU!
Answer Hello John. The thermistor will need to be replaced as well. If all that is replaced, then the unit should sense the load properly. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, September 9, 2013