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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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Anne, The dryness sensor bar is a clip and screw fit. As long as the two stainless steel strips are present on the sensor block. you should be able to tighten the screw and secure the sensor block to the bulkhead. You may need to remove the sensor assembly, and check the mounting hole and bulkhead wall to see if theres damage there, if the wall or screw hole is "stretched" the sensor won't seat and secure properly.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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