Dryer not heating or running too hot? This high-limit thermostat regulates temperature to prevent overheating. Easy DIY fix takes 30 minutes or less.
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Dryer would come on but would not heat John H. • Westfield , NY • January 23, 2015
FIRST I PULL THE DRYER OUT FROM THE WALL AND TOOK THE BACK OFF. WITH A 5/16 NUT DRIVER. NEXT WITH A LIGHT SET UP I LOOKED FOR ANY BURNT, BROKEN,OR LOSE WIRES THAT MY HAVE COME OFF ANY CONNECTIONS. I HAVE AN ELECTRIC DRYER AND AS I LOOKED DOWN TO THE HEATING COIL AREA, WHAT I WILL CALL A HI-TEMP SWITCH I COULD SEE THAT THE PART APPEARED BURNT. I PULLED THE POWER PLUG AND TOOK MY VOLT, OHM, MIL'LI'AMP METER, SET IT TO OHMS ON ABOUT 20K. THEN I TOOK MY NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS AND PULLED ONE WIRE...
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