Don F. for Model Number WED9500TW2 The two wires that go to my heating element were starting to melt. They were not leaning on anything hot and the terminals were not loose so I’m assuming too much amperage was being drawn. What would be the culprit for this?
Answer Hello Don, This is normally caused by excessive build-up of heat in the dryer cabinet. You should verify a full 4-inch diameter exhaust duct to outside atmosphere as recommended by the manufacturer. This causes the heater housing to get excessively hot and can cause not only wire insulation discoloration but can also cause wire and wire connection failure due to excessive heat. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, March 30, 2021