James Reed September 05, 2014 for Model Number DV218AEW/XAA-0000 In sensor mode it cycles down to 1 and remains on (dryer won't shut off). Also runs quite hot despite settings.During my repair attempts I sparked up the unit due to not replacing leads to element assembly. I have replace pcb assembly and thermistor and thermal fuse on element casing. I'm thinking thermostat...
1 Answer James, Based on the issue that you are having, it does sound like the high limit thermostat would be the cause for the unit overheating and would need to be replaced. Also check the venting to make sure that the vent is not clogged. Read More...
Rod Y. October 24, 2012 for Model Number DV448AEP.XAA After replacing the heater element, (old one had an open in the element), my dryer now is over heating. The element stays on all the time until I get a message and it shuts down. I think its a thermostat but which one?
1 Answer Hello Rod, This sounds like you have a relay on the control sticking, but we could go into the diagnosis much more precisely if you could double check the model number on the unit. The model number you listed doesn't come up as a valid number. Read More...