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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer High Limit Thermostat Kit by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18143955
Manufacturer Part Number: W11050897

Dryer not heating or overheating? This high limit thermostat kit prevents overheating by cutting power when temperature exceeds safe levels. DIY repair.

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Hello Ray. Could you provide more information on the failure. Does it heat for a few minutes and then quits? Does it run at all? Can you verify if the ignitor is glowing bright red almost white? Thanks!

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Hello David. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the gas valve WP8573072 is weak and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

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Hello Tony. The auto dry cycle depends on the moisture sensor WP3387223 to properly advance the timer. You can try cleaning the senosr bars with alcohol and running a cycle. If this does not help the timer advance, you might have to replace the bars. Thanks!

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Jason for Model Number 110.74942300

I asked the previous question about the high limit thermostat. You recommended replacing the high limit thermostat and checking the cycling thermostat as well. I ordered both parts and installed them in my Kenmore Gas Dryer. It worked great...for one load of clothes! The first load was nice and hot. The second load was back to the same problem of taking two cycles to dry one load of clothes. I have no idea what to try next. Do you have any idea what part needs to be replaced? Thanks!

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Hello Jason. Check and see if the high limit blowed. It should read closed for continuity. If it is blown, you will need to replace the high limit W11050897, and check for a clogged or kinked vent. Also check the blower wheel on the dryer and make sure it is not clogged, and the dryer vent inside the dryer is clear. You can test this with a multi-meter MA-DM1. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Great! I'm glad we could help you Mike! We look forward to speaking with you in the near future! Thanks!

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Jason, That is a pretty good place to start, under the circumstances. You should also check the cycling/regulating thermostat as well WP3387134 it could also have a weak contact across the 2 large terminals. Good Luck

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