Dr April 10, 2025 for Model Number MEDC465HW0 I am currently replacing a Matytag Electric Dryer (Model MEDC465HW0) Thermal Cut-off Kit and using the associated video on the AppliancePartsPro.com website to guide my installation (great video by the way!). When reviewing the section on the high limit thermostat at the bottom of the burner tube, I noticed the video shows an orange wire connected to the old-style limit thermostat. My current (as purchased) dryer configuration does not have the orange wire shown at 2:33 of the AppliancePartsPros video, only two red wires, one connected to the old-style high limit thermostat at the top and the second connected to the right-hand side of the burner connection. The replacement kit I purchased contains what appears to be a pre-configured jumper wire and a new style high limit thermostat. Are there any modifications to the described updated installation procedures that account for my current configuration not having the orange wire?
1 Answer Dr, With there not being an orange wire, then the configuration should be the same as the way it was originally. Read More...
Neil April 28, 2024 for Model Number LTE6234DQ2 DRYER STOPPED HEATING INSTALLED AP30942 AND HEAT WAS BACK BUT ONLY WORKED FOR A FEW LOADS INSTALLED AGAIN THIS TIME REMOVED DRYER VENT HOSE TO WALL AND WAS NOT PLUGGED INSTALLED 3RD TIME AND THIS TIME RAN WITH VENT HOSE OFF AND WATCHED TEMP WITH HEAT GUN HEAT WOULD RUN FROM 120 TO 140 HOOKED HOSE UP SAME RESULTS ASSEMBLED AND DRYER RAN FOR COUPLE LOADS AND SAME THING AGAIN NO HEAT WHAT COULD I BE MISSING ??? THIS DRYER WASHER COMBO HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THIS HOUSE FOR 20 YEARS AND IS INSTALLED IN A INTERIOR CLOSET NOT AGAINST OUTSIDE WALL WITH 2 FLEX DRYER HOSES HOOKED TOGETHER TO OUTSIDE WALL VENT COULD TJIS BE THE PROBLEM ??? THANKS
1 Answer Neil, Based on the information provided, the issue is your airflow. The manufacturers recommend using only rigid pipe, 4-inch diameter with limited 90° turns, and limited length. See the owner's manual for the exact number of turns and length. Read More...
Harry February 27, 2024 for Model Number LTG6234DZ0 Dryer starts and runs. Sometimes after a load it will not start again until it cools down.I suspect the thermal limiter. What do you think is the culprit?
1 Answer Harry, There is no thermostat or fuse that will stop the motor from starting. Chances are lint has built up around the windings keeping the motor to hot to restart. Try cleaning with a vacuum and see if that helps or look at replacing that motor in the near future. Read More...
Tom February 23, 2024 for Model Number Kenmore 110.69522800 My dryer timer will not go below 10 minutes and continues to run. I replaced the timer which did not fix the issue. What else could be causing this issue?
1 Answer Tom, it would be recommended that the wiring going from terminal WB to the motor is inspected for a loose connection that may be interfering with the timer having a complete circuit. The timer motor operates in timed mode when 240VAC is applied to the motor. Read More...
Paul T. January 17, 2024 for Model Number GEW9200LW1 our whirlpool dryer of 20 years will not start. When I push the power button all the counsel lights come on,then I hit the start button I will here a click but nothing happens, the timer seems to be working but nothing else. Any idea what could be broke or worn out? Thanks Paul
1 Answer Paul T., Based on the information provided, the issue could be a thermal fuse, a belt switch, or a belt. You will need to disassemble and check these to determine which one has caused the failure. Read More...
Fix It Mom November 14, 2023 for Model Number LER5636JQ0 Yesterday, our dryer never turned off, just kept running with timer knob still showing same place in the cycle, didn't advance. I also found it wasn't heating air, just running air. Ran it a couple times to test and timer didn't seem to advance. Opened it up and found the wire from the heating element to the thermal cut off is melted. Continuity is fine on thermal fuse, thermal cut off, thermostat, and heating element, although the heating element (which is brand new in last few months) shows a bit less than to 0 on multimeter, goes to maybe 1 on my GE analog multimeter. Wire and connector are very fried, bit of discoloration on heating element post where it connects. I assume it just needs the wire replaced...maybe an issue of just aging. Would you suggest anything besides replacing the wire? Is that a type of wire I can purchase at a home improvement store, it and a new connector? Finally, did this melting wire cause an issue in the timer or once replaced will the timer advance again?
1 Answer Fix It, Mom, The wire would definitely need to be replaced, and the wire repair kit 279457 and the terminal on the element would need to be cleaned or the element replaced, element 279838. If the timer was on an automatic cycle then it may be fine after the heating issue is repaired. If the timer was on a timed dry cycle you will likely need to replace the timer. timer WP3976584 Read More...
Ted July 03, 2023 for Model Number Kenmore 110.66732500, serial # M83014198 I have replaced the heating element, timer, push to start switch, and the door switch. Also, the high limit thermostat. The two thermostats and the thermal fuse all show positive for continuity. The timer advances on Time Dry and Air Dry but fails to advance in Auto Dry. What could the problem be???
1 Answer Hello Ted, there is an Orange wire that goes from the timer to the terminal connection at the heater element, if loose or damaged the timer cannot advance in Auto Dry. Read More...
Zack February 28, 2023 for Model Number 11069422801 The heating element in my Kenmore dryer will turn on sometimes at the start of the cycle and then shut off after about 5 minutes and not turn back on. I check all the possible things for continuity and they all had continuity. So I thought it might be the thermal cutoff and replaced that with your kit but it still is doing the same thing. Any thoughts as to what I should try next?
1 Answer Zack, Check the venting of the unit as this could cause the heater to short cycle. If this is good then check to see if there is still 240 Vac to the heater when the heater is going off. If there is not then test the thermostats to see which one is open if any. If they are all closed then you will need to check to see if there is 120 Vac from the timer to the heater. If there is not then replace the timer. Read More...
Don November 25, 2022 for Model Number 110.66822694 I just got the parts for my dryer. the new thermal cut-off kit says to cut the orange wire. My dryer does not have an orange wire. The old switch had another lead that connected to the terminal block. I talked to Sally. She sent me two answers from other people. I'm still confused as to where the new jumper wire goes. Do you use any of the two new terminals or just the jumper wire? I only have two red wires one to the switch (top) the other to the carminic fuse on the heat box.
1 Answer Don, Thanks for the question!!! Have you watched the video for this part: https://youtu.be/_fjNHYcPH5E If you do not have a third (orange) wire the thermostat will be installed the same as the video but without the need to connect that wire. Read More...
Hannah November 05, 2022 for Model Number 110.651132411 My dryer does not have an orange wire as per the instruction video. Does that mean I still need to hook up the jumper wire to the other terminals?
1 Answer Hello Hannah, While the model number provided does not come up as a valid model number, I have replaced enough of these to know that without the small orange wire, you will not have to use the small connector. You will need to use the piggyback terminal to connect the wire to the thermostat and still be able to "jump" this connection to the heater terminal if the original thermostat is connected to the heater terminal. If not, it has been changed before and will wire as before. Read More...