Luci September 10, 2014 for Model Number WED6600VWO Trying to hook up thermal cut off kit- every video shows an orange wire- my dryer does not have an orange wire- it has two very small diameter red wires coming out of original thermal cut off- cannot disconnect - the kit 270816 used for replacement does not address this. It talks about splicing the orange wire and putting enclosed terminal ends to hook up kit- I'm sure I am not supposed to splice these two small wires- they are permanently connected to original thermal cut off (thermostat?) and bundled with wiring harness- please help!
1 Answer Hello Luci, Since the high limit thermostat has been re-designed, you will have to combine the wires as described in the video and instruction sheet. Read More...
Ken September 04, 2014 for Model Number wed5300sq0 The dryer timer will not advance. I changed the timer switch and thermal fuse. The result is the same. It has heat but it still doesn't advance the timer.
1 Answer Hello Ken, This is most likely the centrifugal switch in the motor assembly 279827. Read More...
Tessa September 03, 2014 for Model Number LER7646EQ2 I have replaced the the thermostat and cut off thermal 3 times. Using Part number 279816. The Ohm meters tells me its the top thermostat that's out so the last time that's the only one I replaced cleared all dirt vaccumed out bac of dryer what else could be the problem like I say Last @ times has only been the top thermostat or cut off that's bad but the last time I only replace the top one. what is causing this? thankz any help would be appreciated.
1 Answer Hello Tessa. If the unit is over heating, it could be the cycling thermostat or a grounded heater. Also, make sure the vent is not kinking causing the issue. Read More...
Conni August 25, 2014 for Model Number MEDC200XW1 The heating element on my dryer comes on as soon as you turn the timer on, without the motor running. We have tried a new timer control and have replaced the thermal fuse.
1 Answer Hello Conni. It sounds like the heater is grounded and is touching metal. You will need to order and replace the heater element on the unit. Read More...
Scott August 11, 2014 for Model Number WED6400SW1 I am replacing the Thermal cutoff kit items. The repair video shows a connection using a jumper wire attaching to an orange wire. My dryer does not have an orange wire, but it does have two very thin red wires that go a special plug that connected to the into the old thermostat. Also where the wires plug into the element there are three terminals with that has red on the right, black in the middle, and then the third where I assume the jumper wire attaches. Do I have to be concerned about those two small red wires, and the black wire on the middle terminal? Thanks, Scott
1 Answer Hello Scott. You have ordered the wrong kit. You need to order part number W10169881 for the correct kit. Read More...
Jj June 25, 2014 for Model Number Kenmore 80 series electric dryer I've replaced the high temp thermostat and the thermal fuse per this kit, but my dryer keeps tripping the fuse on my breaker. It's worked fine for the past 8 months and just started happening recently. The dryer will work and run on the tumble dry setting, but as soon as I use heat, it will trip after about 3-4 minutes of use. I can go reset the breaker then run it again on heat for a few minutes till it trips. Also- I've noticed if I run the dryer with heat, but no clothes inside, it will run longer on heat before tripping. Everything I can think of would lead to believe that it's more do a dryer issue than breaker, but I'd like to get a professional opinion. Thanks!
1 Answer Hello JJ. It sounds like the breaker is bad. I would try replacing the breaker first. if the issue continues, then look for a wiring issue in the home or high amp draw from the dryer. You can test this with a multi-meter. 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...
Dave June 12, 2014 for Model Number LEQ9508PW1 Where is the orange wire you show in the video that connects to the jumper wire? We do not have one.
1 Answer Hello Dave. Some models do not use the orange wire. If you don't have one, you can skip that step. Thanks. Read More...
Tina May 23, 2014 for Model Number ler5636pq1 Do I need to replace just the heating element if the dryer is still working other than the heat? It will keep running and not stop but there is no heat what so ever...
1 Answer Hello Tina. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater and thermostats and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. 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...
Jim B May 10, 2014 for Model Number 11o.66702692 When I set the timer, the heating element comes on before the start button is activated
1 Answer Jim, With the heating element turning on with the unit motor being off then the issue is caused by a stuck switch on the motor which would require the motor to be replaced. Read More...
Valeria G. May 07, 2014 The dryer starts and heats, but never stops, the timer never moves, so heats for some time and stops heating, but never stop spining.
1 Answer Hello Valeria, This will either be a contact in the timer or the centrifugal switch in the motor has stuck in the closed position. For part numbers and/or a more detailed diagnosis, please list the model number from the units' I.D. tag. Read More...