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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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DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Inlet Air Flow Used to display the air flow value at the inlet of the heater box being measured by the machine control. After all saved fault codes have been displayed, press the Wrinkle Shield button to activate air flow detection. A 30 or 50 second countdown timer will start and the dryer will turn on. ? If the dryer is cold, the countdown will start at 50 seconds. NOTE: If the dryer is extremely cold (less than 40°F [4.4°C]) the air flow may not be detected properly, and “--” will be displayed. ? If the dryer is hot, the countdown timer will start at 30 seconds (cool down period) followed by an additional 50 second countdown. A Dryness modifier LED will also be illuminated to indicate the air flow range corresponding to the number displayed. ¦ The More LED will be illuminated for air flow readings above 40 cfm. ¦ The Normal LED will be illuminated for air flow readings between 29 and 40 cfm. ¦ The Less LED will be illuminated for air flow readings less than 29 cfm. ? If air flow value is low, check to make sure the lint screen is clean, the door seal is in place and the vent is not obstructed.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, June 3, 2013

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