Rich R November 04, 2015 I have a LEB6300PW0 Whirlpool electric dryer. I have replaced the dryer thermal fuse multiple times now and the dryer just stops. Runs for a couple of months then pops. I pulled the Lint Chute Assembly off and found the Screen Housing Foam Seal and Blower Housing Foam Seal were rotted. I noticed a lot of lint on this inside of the vent where the air comes from the drum into the Lint Chute and in the bottom of the chute there was a big chunk of lint which I clean all out. I bought a new thermal fuse and seals from Appliance parts pros and plan to install today. Is it possible it may require a new Dryer thermal cut-off kit as well to eliminate this problem with the thermal fuse popping? I noticed the dryer is getting very hot when it does run. Should I replace the Dryer Cycling Thermostat as well? Let me know your thoughts.
1 Answer Rich, You will want to check the venting from the back of the unit to the outside of the home. In most cases this is what would cause the thermal fuse to blow. If the venting to the outside of the home checks ok then the cycling thermostat could be the issue. Read More...
Tom October 29, 2015 for Model Number maytag performa oversize capacity/heavy duty My dryer keeps shutting down after about 5/10minutes. Starts drying cloths then shuts down. Baffling part is when it cools works fine, just doesn't run long enough. Took it apart yesterday and vacuumed it all out, everywhere. Didn't want to put back till I feel confident the problem is resolved. Is thermo switch or the other sensor switch(s) a temporary shut down type or when it quits, it's done? thanx for your help/advice
1 Answer Hello Tom. That would indicate the motor is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit. It is over heating. Read More...
Raleigh A October 06, 2015 for Model Number MEDC200XW1 Dryer intermittently heat up when selecting timed and all automatic drying cycles. I replaced dryer high-limit thermostat (3977767), operating thermostat (3387134), Thermal fuse (3392519, Heating element (3403585), and Thermal cutoff kit (279816). The timer switch (W101185988) seems to be the only thing left that may solve this problem. Are there any other suggestions, before I spend a lot of money for a timer?
1 Answer Raleigh, There are 2 components other than the thermostats which would cause the heating element not to work. First is the motor and second the timer. The best option is to disconnect the power to the unit and access the heating element. Disconnect one wire that is going to the heating element, preferably the one on the thermostat side. Plug the unit back up and using a multimeter you will want to turn the dryer on and test for 120 vac at the terminal on the heater where the wire was disconnected. What this will do is eliminate the heater element itself and the motor. If there is 120 vac at this point then you know the heater is good and the motor is good because the other 120 vac coming through the thermostats is the timer side of the circuit. If there is not 120 vac at that point then you will want to test the other terminal on the heater and check for 120 vac. If there is not 120 vac then the motor would be bad and if there is 120 vac then the heater would be the issue. If there is 120 vac at each point then the heater is faulty. Read More...
Wade October 02, 2015 for Model Number LER4634JQ0 How do I go about determining the cause for the dryer overheating? I have checked the vent, and it is clear. I have seen a list of 4 or 5 items that could cause this, but I would like to know if there is a way to pinpoint the problem rather than ordering and replacing the parts one at a time. Thank you for any help you can give.
1 Answer Wade, There really is no way to tell which part could be bad without testing the thermostats. It would be likely that the cycling thermostat being the most likely cause. Read More...
Javier Guarin September 17, 2015 for Model Number wirpool la lavadora .llenqa bota el agua,pero el agitador no trabaja,los perros estan bien
1 Answer Javier, Tendríamos que tener el número de modelo de su unidad para ser capaz de ayudar con tu pregunta. También si usted podría dar una buena descripción de lo que está pasando con la unidad. Read More...
Sharon September 15, 2015 for Model Number rex5635ew2 Dryer starts then shuts off, will not restart again, replaced thermal fuse. still have the same problem, of I let the dryer sit for a long period will start but shuts off again.
1 Answer Hello Sharon. You will need to order and replace the motor 279827 in the unit based on the information you provided. Read More...
Roy August 30, 2015 for Model Number LER6634DZ0 I cleaned up the lint and checked the air flow. I turned on dryer and element heated up. I counted to maybe 40, heard a light click and off it went. The dryer keeps tumbling but heating element quits glowing. Is that the thermal cut-off kit I need or the thermostat? Thank you
1 Answer Hello Roy, This can be a weak thermostat or a poor electrical connection. I would first check the terminal block where the cord is connected in the rear and the wall outlet. If 240Vac is still provided to the unit, the components would have to be tested with power applied and the failure occurring in order to accurately diagnose the initial cause of the failure. Read More...
Mike August 01, 2015 for Model Number EED4400WQ0 My dryer will not cool down. I just had a timer and 2 different thermostats replaced. What could be the problem?
1 Answer Hello Mike, This is either going to be a shorted heater element 279838 or a stuck centrifugal switch in the motor assembly 279827. Read More...
Kay July 27, 2015 for Model Number 11069622800 I keep having to replace the thermostat part 279816. I have replaced both parts of the kit according to directions and the vents are clean so what could make it keep blowing?
1 Answer Hello Kay, This normally indicates a ducting issue since the thermal cutoff is opened only by high temperatures. This shows that the heat produced by the unit is not being blown out of the unit but blown past the drum seals. The exhaust duct needs to be a full 4 inch diameter with no clogging or crimping and short and straight as possible to the outside of the home. Read More...