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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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Andy, You will need to remove the main top and toe panel from the unit. You will then need to remove the control panel by Console Electronics and Housing Assembly The console panel must be removed to access the console electronics and housing assembly. 1. Perform steps 1 and 2 under Accessing & Removing the Electronics Assemblies, above, and disconnect the P2 and P5 harnesses from the machine control. Machine Control Electronics. Remove machine control electronics from mounting bracket. 2. Remove the screw that fastens the assembly to the machine control mounting bracket, and the two screws that fasten the console assembly to the machine. 3. Slide the console up and off of the machine, gently unlatching the front three plastic housing latches from the front door trim section. 4. The console mounting bracket is fastened to the console front panel with two latches at both sides of the console assembly. Unlatch the bracket gently with a screwdriver while pulling the mounting bracket assembly out. 5. The console electronics consists of two printed circuit boards, connected by two cables, mounted in a single electronics assembly. The assembly is fastened to the decorative piece by five screws. To remove this assembly, remove the knob from the front, remove the screws, and pull up on the assembly. Once the control panel and toe panel have been removed you will then remove the front panel which will give you access to the drum to take it out. Release the belt from the idler pulley and the motor pulley and remove the drum. Then you will have access to the Flame housing.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, October 24, 2016

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