Fred B. February 14, 2015 for Model Number whirlpool ler5636ez3 What is causing th thermal cut off to open I have replaced the thermal cut off kit an it still get too hot and opens the thermal cut off swith.
1 Answer Fred, you first want to check the exhaust vent and vent hood for clogs and kinks. Then make sure you install both parts of the kit, properly. Check and make sure the wires to the heater element aren't pinched or shorted to chassis ground or the heater element isn't drooping and touching the case of the heater assembly. Check the blower wheel and housing and the lint trap duct to make sure the internal system isn't clogged with lint or debris. Read More...
Jeff February 10, 2015 for Model Number kenmore 110 68622700 Dryer stays very hot and does not cool down.
1 Answer Jeff, You will want to check the venting of the unit to make sure that from the blower wheel to the outside of your home is clear from obstructions which is the most common thing for this issue. Read More...
Bob January 26, 2015 for Model Number LEQ8800JQ0 Dryer is taking longer to dry the clothes, I cleaned out the vent, blower housing and duct. No change in drying time it extends the time 20 to 25 min. on all cycles.
1 Answer Hello Bob. Try running the unit without the vent pipe connected. If it still does not do right, then check the temperature selector and the cycling thermostat. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Tim January 21, 2015 for Model Number Whirlpool Ultimate Care II Dryer When you hit the start button nothing happens! We checked the Circuit breaker and it is good. What parts should I be looking at?
1 Answer Hello Tim. You will need to check thermal fuse and door switch on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Corey January 09, 2015 for Model Number NED4600YQ0 When I push the start button the dryer turns on but when I let go of the button it shuts off. At times it will continue to run and not heat, other times it will heat. I have cleaned everything out and there isn't anything blocked or dirty.
1 Answer Corey, This issue would be caused by a bad centrifugal switch on the motor in which the motor would need to be replaced. Read More...
Renee January 07, 2015 for Model Number GEQ8858HQ0 My dryer turns on but there is not heat coming from it. We replaced the heating element but still no help what could it be please help so that I don't have to keep guessing and replace lots of parts
1 Answer Renee, You will want to check the thermal fuse on the heater and test the thermostats. To test them you will be looking for continuity. If there is continuity then they are good and if not then replace the part. If they do check ok then 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...
Jeff December 29, 2014 Roper dryer hums when turned on.Wont spin or do anything else.Took off the back and cleaned.Tried to turn on with back off,spun but one place on the right glowed red.Worked for a minute,then quit again.Any answers of what to replace?Dryer is several years old.Also last time used,didnt dry very well.
1 Answer Jeff, You will want to check the rollers on the unit to make sure that the rollers are not seizing up. This would be the most likely issue with the motor humming but the unit not turning. Read More...
Tom December 18, 2014 for Model Number medc400vw Dryer is totally without power when plugged in and turned on. CB is good. There is 240v at input receiptical. thermal fuse is good. Start switch is good. Door interlock is good. Suspect pluggable main power switch on the drive motor, which appears to be buried under the drum. think if cutoff or high limit thermo switch dryer would still run but not hear. 1) do you think it is the drive motor main power switch? 2) If you do, how do I get to it and test it?
1 Answer Tom, You will want to test to see if there is 120 vac getting to the main control board. Also test the thermal fuse on the blower housing to ensure that it has continuity. If no continuity then the thermal fuse is bad. If the control board has power to it but unit not turning on and the thermal fuse and door switch check ok would be a faulty control. Read More...
Dana December 09, 2014 for Model Number REL3612BW2 Dryer vented smoke (I use a heat box into the house in winter) into house, I shut it off and found the top of dryer and the clothes inside very, very hot--much hotter than usual. Took apart the entire duct vent and and lint assembly and found it to be fairly clean, no scorched lint. The heating element and connections also not scorched. I am guessing the thermal cut-off kit?
1 Answer Hello Dana. Make sure the belt is good and the drum is turning. If so, then check the cycling thermostat to make sure it is good. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Jack G December 05, 2014 for Model Number LEW0050PQ2 Drier starts and heats but never stops. only stops if you turn off manualy
1 Answer Jack, With the unit not shutting off, this issue would most likely be caused by a faulty timer which is part number W11126037. Read More...