Gabriela September 26, 2020 for Model Number GEQ9800LW0 Hello, my dryer on button does not want to stay on. If I hold it down, the dryer starts working (tumbling and heating). I did taped it down, since I had all load to dry, and it even switched off including final sound. Does it mean I need to replace the on off switch? Thank you
1 Answer Gabriela, this failure can be caused by the start switch WP3398094 or the motor 279787. With a meter probe placed at the blue wire of the switch and one probe at the pink and black wire to test for 120VAC, there should be a continuous 120VAC when the switch is released. If not, the switch has failed. If there is, then the main winding on the motor has likely failed. Read More...
Richard January 08, 2017 for Model Number GEC9858HQ0 I have a buzzing sound coming from the push to start switch. I'm thinking it's bad. Is there anything else I should check?
1 Answer Richard, Use a multi meter and check to make sure you're getting the 120 VAC from the timer, and there aren't any loose connections or damaged wires inside the control panel. The start switch does have a relay inside it that can make noise after some age and wear and tear. Read More...
Lee August 15, 2016 for Model Number WED5840SWO holding push button,start button,unit will run,heat and dry.IF jump from blue wire to timer unit will run OK. Is push button start bad.
1 Answer Hello Lee. No, it sounds like the motor is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. The switch in the motor is not making up to run on the run winding. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Tiffany. If the noise is from the motor, the motor is bad and will need to be replaced. Read More...
Ruben May 23, 2014 for Model Number Whirlpool Dryer Where is the thermal fuse on a whirlpool dryer? Thanks Ruben.
1 Answer Ruben, That depends on the model number, most Whirlpool "Gas" Dryers have one(1) thermal fuse, located on the burner cone beside or near the hi limit thermostat. The "Electric" Dryers have two(2)thermal fuses one is located on the blower housing, and controls the voltage to the motor, if it opens, the dryer won't start and run. Then there is a thermal cut out / fuse located on the heater element housing, which controls power to the element, if it opens, the dryer will run, but won't heat. Read More...
Gaylon February 10, 2014 for Model Number KEYS850LQ2 I open the door and the dryer stops like it should, but when I close the door the heating element comes on before I push the start button.
1 Answer Hello Gaylon. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the heating element may be grounded in the unit. You need to check and see if the element coils are touching metal. If so, you will need to order and replace the heater in the unit. Read More...
Timothy R July 05, 2013 for Model Number leq9508pw0 My dryer will turn on but after the drying cycle the drum will stop turning but the dryer never turns off. The dryer stops spinning but the timer never stops ticcking. When you move the timer to OFF it still keeps ticking. The only way to stop power to the dryer is to turn off the breaker. When you turn the breaker back on and push the start button it will start. It will just never stop ticking and turn off at then of cycle.
1 Answer Timothy, This issue would be caused by a bad timer WP3406725 which would need to be replaced. Read More...
Scott June 22, 2013 for Model Number ned5500tQo My dryer will turn on but as soon as I release the button it turns off. If I hold or tape the button donw it runs the full cycle. Please help
1 Answer Scott, The most likely cause of failure would be the centrifugal switch on the motor. If the centrifugal switch is bad the motor 279827 will need to be replaced. Read More...
Shawn May 27, 2013 for Model Number whirpool My dryer turns on and runs for about a minute then stops, If I let it sit for a while it will turn back on for a short time, then It shuts back off. Thanks Shawn
1 Answer Hello Shawn. Based on the information you provided, the motor is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Joe January 31, 2013 for Model Number GEQ9800PW1 Dryer suddenly stopped working. Replaced the thermal fuse but it still doesn't run. Do I need to replace the start button relay? The start button does not click like it used to. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Joe. Check and make sure the belt is not broken and the door switch is good. Either one of these parts will prevent the dryer from starting. 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...