John January 13, 2014 for Model Number 11069422801 Heating element stays on till fuse on dryer blows even in the off position.
1 Answer Hello John. Check and see if the element is grounded and needs to be replaced on the unit. If touching metal, it is bad. Read More...
Brad January 04, 2014 for Model Number Whirlpool ywed9050xw1 My dryer runs with heat for around 20 minutes, then trips the breaker to the house. The dryer breaker does NOT trip. This situation has happened twice last week. No new appliances or electrical work has taken place. I removed and checked the heater coil, thermostat, and high temp cut off for continuity. All is fine. Can the high limit have continuity at room temperature but still fail at the high temp cut, resulting in an overheat situation that causes the house breaker to trip? Since I stopped using the dryer the power to the house has remained on.
1 Answer Hello Brad. It sounds like the house breaker may be weak and need to be replaced in the unit. Try replacing the breaker and see if it stops tripping the breaker. Read More...
Steven January 02, 2014 for Model Number WHIRLPOOL SUPREME LER7646EQ2 Dyer will run and heat fine on timed cycle until it gets to cool down cycle then stops with any size load. Not over heating, clothes are dry. Wait 15-20 min and starts back up and finishes cycle. Removed back cover and cleaned lent and dust, checked vent hose all good. No burning smell like motor over heating. Thanks for your help.
1 Answer Hello Steven, If the finish guard switch WP3405156 is not the issue, this will have to be an issue in the timer WP3976580. Read More...
David December 29, 2013 The dryer heats, air blows, drum turns, vent is not obstructed, but it does not dry the clothes.
1 Answer Hello David, If the unit runs and heats, the exhaust duct is the only thing that could hold the moisture in the unit to prevent the clothes from drying. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Nancy. 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 make sure it is good. You can test this with a multi-meter MA-DM1. It 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...
1 Answer Bill, The cycling thermostat will cycle off at 155 and on at 130. The hi limit will open at around 205 degrees and the thermal cutoff around 220 degrees. Read More...
Greg H December 10, 2013 for Model Number Wed6200sw0 I am installing a thermal cut off kit on the whirlpool model dryer listed. I do not have an orange wire as described in the video. I have two small wires connected by a plastic clip. Is this the orange wire?
Clig December 05, 2013 for Model Number admiral AED4475TQ1 We have just inhereted this dryer and it has not worked adequately. We had the dryer venting professionally cleaned and inspected. We just had a service rep from Home Depot come out and replace the entire timer / selector assembly. the automatic dryer sensing cycle on Hi heat does not dry the clothes. The hi heat timed cycle works but it has to be recycled (60) minutes, before the clothes get dry. Is there something else that can be checked or replaced to fix this or is this all this model has? Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Clig. Make sure the vent is good. Also, it may have a bad cycling thermostat WP3387134 causing the auto dry not to work. Read More...
Kerry December 05, 2013 for Model Number MED5740TQ0 I am replacing a Thermal Cutoff Kit. I have two red wires not an orange wire as the directions use to install. One red wire has a white plastic connecter on the end and the other red wire has a black plastic connecter. I have installed the thermostat with two prongs and right under it is two more prongs. Two wires, four prongs. What wire goes to what prong?? I watched the video and it does not explain. Any suggestions?
1 Answer Hello Kerry. Wire from timer to hi limit. Then a jumper wire goes from hi limit to thermostat. Then another jumper from thermostat to heater and then motor wire to heater. Read More...
Jeremy December 05, 2013 for Model Number whirpool dryer m# LER4634JQ0 My dryer was making no heat. I replaced heater element no help. So I changed the cycling thermostat and thermal cut off switch. Now it has failed again. what should I check next. The vents are clean and free too. The thermal switch keeps burning out.
1 Answer Hello Jeremy. If the blower wheel is good, and the element is good, replace the cycling thermostat on the unit. It sounds like it is getting to hot. Read More...