This moisture sensor monitors dampness inside the dryer drum and signals the control when fabrics are dry, helping automatic cycles end on time and avoid overdrying. Replacing a failed sensor can restore consistent Auto Dry performance and cycle times. What it does:
- Detects moisture level via conductivity across the sensor surfaces inside the drum
- Sends feedback to the control so Auto Dry cycles advance and stop correctly
- Helps prevent overdrying and underdrying in sensor-based cycles
- Common symptoms of a faulty sensor may include: auto cycles ending too soon or running too long, clothes remaining damp, or the dryer staying on "Sensing" while timed cycles still work
What's included:
Install notes:
- Disconnect power and, if applicable, shut off gas before servicing
- Access the sensor at the front bulkhead/lint housing area; remove front panel as needed per model
- Transfer connectors and route wiring exactly as original; secure the sensor firmly
- Clean the sensor contact surfaces with rubbing alcohol; residue from dryer sheets or fabric softeners can affect readings
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Clothes got stuck on moisture sensor bar and broke it off Felix M. • Kyle , TX • April 17, 2015
Fixed it in 5minutes.
One end has a Phillips head screw and the other has a tab with to metal leads for wires. The end with the tab broke. I removed the screw for the other end abd the sensor bar came off. To put the new piece on, I connected the wires to the leads, slid the tab end into place on the drum and screwed in the other end. Done! Easy!
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