Jim January 16, 2018 for Model Number roper rex3514poo Dryer will not start thermal cutoff checks out ok. The start button is ok. What is next?
1 Answer Hello Jim. Check for a bad door switch or bad thermal fuse. 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...
Bill December 21, 2017 for Model Number WED4815EW1 My Whirlpool Dryer Model WED4815EW1 is stopping during a drying cycle once the temperature hits a certain level. Once it cools down I can start it again until it reaches that same level. Does this sound like I need to install a Termal Cut Off Kit, or does it sound like something else?
1 Answer Bill, You will want to check the venting of the unit from the duct assembly all the way to the outside of the home. This will be the most likely cause. Also check to make sure that there is no issue with the rollers binding causing the motor to overheat. Read More...
William December 10, 2017 for Model Number MEDC200XW3 Dryer shutting off after about 5 minutes running. Appears to be shutting down due to overheating.
1 Answer William, The thermal fuse controls the power to the heater, if it were open, the dryer would run with no heat. The thermal fuse on the blower housing controls power to the motor, it is a "one shot" thermal fuse, if it opens, the motor wont start or run, it does not reset, it has to be replaced. You may want to disconnect the dryer exhaust vent from the dryer and run it for 10 minutes to see if it will run longer than the time it usually takes to shut down. If the problem persists, you'll want to check the voltage at the outlet, check the connections on the terminal block, where the power cord is attached, then check the timer circuit (BK to BU) to see if the contacts in the timer have failed, and stops sending the power to the thermal fuse and motor. Read More...
Shep December 09, 2017 for Model Number Kenmore HE3 dryer I have a Kenmore HE3 dryer. I replaced the 279816 Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit and checked everything with multimeter. I used the dryer one time and then it quit heating again. Everything else works. What would cause this issue.
1 Answer Shep, We would need to have the model number to assist properly but sounds likely that the issue may be that the vent is clogged. Read More...
Steve December 07, 2017 for Model Number LER7620LW0 Dryer timer does not advance. Does this mean the timer needs to be replaced or something else?
1 Answer Hello Steve, If proper voltage, (240Vac), is supplied to the dryer and there are no loose connections at the terminal block or wall outlet, the timer WP3979618 will need to be replaced. Read More...
Steve December 06, 2017 for Model Number Red4640yq1 My roper dryer heats on high only I just replaced the coil heater and gott he same thing would it be the high limit sensor kit causing this
1 Answer Steve, You will want to check the temperature switch on the unit to make sure that it is good but if it checks ok then the cycling thermostat would most likely be the issue with the unit. Read More...
Gary B November 26, 2017 for Model Number 110.61202011 Kenmore electric dryer Good afternoon, bought my parts ( Dryer thermal cut off kit). Exact replacement. My dryer does not have orange wire, two red only. I'm wondering why? Thank you
1 Answer Hello Gary. Some models had the orange wire and some did not. If you don't have one, then you skip that step. Thank you. Read More...
Chris November 17, 2017 for Model Number 110.64652400 Hey all, just wondering do all the limits have continunity on them when dryer is cold. As far as the 279816 kit ones the therm fuse, and cycling tstat. Thought the heater was bad but have continuity on it, was just seeing if way can check all these and see what else might be problem. Thanks for all you all do
1 Answer Hello Chris. The thermostats should read closed for continuity. The cycling thermostat should read closed on the large terminals and have resistance on the small ones. 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...
Vincent November 13, 2017 for Model Number Whirlpool LER4634EQ2 Hey guys, my dryer suddenly stopped heating the other day. It still blows and spins, but will not heat up at all. I've checked the following parts (recommended by various troubleshooting sites) with a multimeter for continuity: Thermal Cutoff (reading of 0.0), Dryer Heating Element (reading of 0.0), Cycling Thermostat (outer terminals read 0.0, smaller inner terminals for low-heat cycle read 7.0), Dryer Thermal fuse (reading of 0.0), High Limit thermostat (reading of 0.0). I'm not sure what else to check at this point. I have visually confirmed that the heating element is not heating up. any help would be greatly appreciated.
1 Answer Vincent, 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 . Read More...
Marvin November 04, 2017 for Model Number LER5636EQ2 I just installed the thermal cutoff kit in the Whirlpool dryer because it would cut off after running for approximately 10 minutes. After the installation, I am still experiencing with the same issue. I am hoping that you can share more information on my next step. Thanks.
1 Answer Marvin, With the unit shutting down completely then you will want to check to see if the rollers are possibly seizing up and check for there to be something caught in the blower wheel. Read More...