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Customer Questions and Answers for Moisture Sensor by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM9282438
Manufacturer Part Number: 279366

The Moisture Sensor is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This part detects the moisture level in the clothing during the drying cycle, allowing the dryer to adjust the drying time accordingly. 

Causes of a bad moisture sensor can include regular wear and tear, buildup of lint or residue, or physical damage. 

Symptoms of a bad moisture sensor include:

  • Clothes taking longer to dry or coming out still damp
  • The dryer not stopping when clothes are dry
  • The dryer shutting off prematurely
  • Inconsistent drying results

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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Steve, it is recommended that the blower wheel belt WP8544742 is inspected to ensure that it has not excessively worn and the blower wheel is not congested with lint in the blower fan blades. From there, the outlet thermistor WP8577274 on the blower housing would need to be tested for resistance and it should measure 8.5-10.5K O at room temperature. If there is a lint build-up on the thermistor, it can cause improper readings when the dryer is running. The small terminal connector on the thermostat WP8557403 of the heating element should also measure 50KO at room temperature. If these things

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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