Peter for Model Number dlg3788w Hello, I really need your advice. I having trouble finding out the exact problem that causing my dryer to not work correctly. Now my issue is the dryer wasn't drying the clothes. First I thought it was the igniter, so I replace that. But when I got the part in took the old one out, the one inside looks brand new still. So I went to my second option, I replace the thermostat, high temp thermostat. Now dryer work but doesn't work after first load. I open back up the dryer to reset thermal fuse, the same thing happens again. Its just work one load then stop. Now I have checked everything inside the dryer. It is super clean, I vacuum out everything, the air vent isn't clog and seem to work fine. Now can you suggest me what else could be the problem before I go and spend all this money on parts that wasn't even the main issue causing the dryer to not operate right. I'm thinking maybe flame sensor that is next to high temp on the bottom because when I was checking every parts to see if something was wrong, I notice it was crack a little on top. I just want some tip you can tell me to do because so far I ended buying parts around $50-$100 already and it wasn't even the problem that causing it to act that way. What else do you think could be the problem that pops the fuse on the high temp thermostat? Please help
Answer Peter, With the unit only drying one load then causing the thermostat to trip would not be caused by a faulty flame sensor. All components sound like they are working and in most cases when this is happening the issue is with the venting being a issue whether it is clogged or restricted. While you have already stated that you checked this it would be good to check again to make sure. It is also possible that there is a thermistor that is faulty and causing this issue to occur. Test the thermistors on the unit and make sure that none of them are out of range. The resistance at room temperature should be approximately 10K ohms at room temp of 77 degrees. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, October 8, 2014