Michael for Model Number 11097872601 Our dryer is sometimes working properly, except the clothes are slightly damp when the cycle ends. Other times I've noticed when I open the dryer mid-cycle there is no heat. We've seen the "sensing" indicator stays lit at all times during operation, whether it is working properly or not. The wet or damp indicators do not seem to be lighting up when the clothes are wet or damp. Should I replace the moisture sensor, or could this be an issue with the heating element or control board?
Answer Michael, as the vent can always cause improper heating, it would be recommended that the vet and ducts are cleaned of any lint as there may be a lint build up. From there, it would be recommended that the top panel is removed and the dryer started to identify if the ignitor and flame will cycle on and off during operation. If the ignitor does not glow within 30 seconds, the main control WPW10110641 would need to be tested for 120VAC at the heater relay from the red wire to ground. If there is not voltage, the main control has failed. If there is voltage, the valve coils 279834 would need to be tested. The three-terminal coil should measure 1365O from terminal 1 to terminal 2, and 560O from terminal 1 to terminal 3. The two-terminal coil should measure 1325O. If the coils test good, the igniter would need to be replaced. If the flame did ignite and would only stay on for very short periods of time, the outlet thermistor WP8577274 would need to be tested to ensure that it is operating properly and is not covered in lint. The outlet thermistor should have a reading of 10KO at room temperature. Usually, if the moisture sensor bars are failing, they cause the dryer to short cycle and this can normally be corrected by thoroughly cleaning them. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, July 6, 2020