The Cycling Thermostat is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It regulates and monitors the temperature inside the dryer during the drying cycle. It ensures that the dryer doesn't overheat and prevents potential damage to clothes or the dryer itself.
Causes of a faulty cycling thermostat can include wear and tear over time, electrical issues, or sensor malfunction.
Symptoms of a bad cycling thermostat may include:
- Clothes taking longer than usual to dry
- Inconsistent drying results
- Overheating or burning smell
- The dryer not heating at all
This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Too hot
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No heat or not enough heat
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Shuts off too soon
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Takes too long to dry
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Dryer not heating properly Hashem N. • Los Angelos , CA • October 26, 2014
This Maytag dryer was bought in 1985 if memory serves. It has worked hard with few repairs done by yours truly over the years.
Thanks to the engineering and excellent design by Maytag staff, removing parts are relatively easy.
Once I opened the unit, I found it to be full of lint. I cleaned the entire inside and the vent pipe duct work.
I found the blower wheel assembly worn. Though it was not cause of my problem, I decided to change it along with the igniter, heater relay and the fan belt. I...
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