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Customer Questions and Answers for Thermistor by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18040551
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8577274

The Thermistor is an OEM part for Whirlpool brand dryers. It is a temperature-sensing resistor that monitors air temperature changes during the drying cycle. The thermistor provides feedback to the control board on heating element performance and internal air condition. 

Symptoms of a failed thermistor include:

  • Inaccurate temperature readings and selections  
  • Improper or incomplete drying
  • Safety issues from overheating due to lack of feedback
  • Error codes displayed on the control panel

Causes can be related to normal wear and environmental exposure over time. Failure prevents the dryer from achieving optimal drying conditions.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

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Hello Jay, The L2 fault code does not pertain to the thermistor. It refers to a low voltage situation. L2 flashes if low line voltage (less than 50V) is detected at installation. ¦ Check to see if a household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. ¦ Confirm the power cord is properly installed and plugged into the power outlet. ¦ Check the relay connections on the machine control electronics. You should perform tests as follows: This test is performed when one of the following situations occur: ? Dryer does not heat ? Heat will not shut off ? Display flashes L2 This test checks the components making up the heating circuit. The following items are part of this system: – Harness/connection – Heater relay – Thermal cut-off – Inlet thermistor/high limit thermostat – Heat element assembly – Centrifugal switch – Exhaust thermistor – Machine control electronics. – User interface assembly

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, May 22, 2015

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