Charles September 20, 2015 for Model Number Kenmore 110.66712694 My dryer heats, the drum turns and it drys, but the timer dial does not turn, requiring me to manually turn it off. I bought and replaced the timer, but it is still doing the same thing. Do you think it could be the resistor instead?
Charles September 20, 2015 for Model Number Kenmore 110.66712694 My dryer heats, the drum turns and it drys, but the timer dial does not turn, requiring me to manually turn it off. I bought and replaced the timer, but it is still doing the same thing. Do you think it could be the resistor instead?
Van July 31, 2015 for Model Number LE5770XWW0 Timer power resistor, OEM p/n 279872 I've read 4500 ohms but didn't see the wattage, can't see dropping $20 on a resistor if I have one in a junk box. Any idea of the wattage rating on this puppy?
1 Answer Van, The wattage rating on this resistor would be 3.2w based on 4500 ohms and 120 vac power supply. Read More...
Mike June 05, 2015 for Model Number LER5636JQ0 My dryer will run but will not produce heat. I checked all the things such as all the thermostats, thermal fuse and heating element. All which tested good. I was told that it was the timer switch. I then noticed that the timer would not move from where I set it, so I bought a new timer and put it on. This did not fix any of my problems. Can some one tell me what else it could be?
1 Answer Hello Mike. You need to start at the heater and trace backwards and see where your losing voltage at. It could be the switch in the motor on the unit. Also, make sure there is 240 volts coming to the unit and it is not on air fluff. 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...
Diywannabe March 19, 2015 for Model Number GTDP301EL1WS My 3.5 yearly old GE Signal dyer would not start. The timer seemed to not be functioning and all fuses tested ok, so I ordered a new timer and replaced it. After installing timer, I noticed that when turning the dial, the "off" stopping points when the dial came to rest we're out of place with the timer areas marked off. I pressed start and the dryer started but I could not stop the dryer by turning the timer to any of the off positions. The timer seems to run but not stop at stopping points. Also, I can hear this timer running and I could not hear the previous timer when it was functioning. Any suggestions on the next steps?
1 Answer DiyWannabe, You will want to check the resistor that is on the timer which should have a 4.5K ohm resistance reading. If this check ok then it sounds like you have either gotten a bad timer . The correct timer part number for your unit is WE4M533. Read More...
Victor August 08, 2014 for Model Number AGD4370TQ0 The dryer keeps tripping the wall outlet when plugging the power cord. I reset the outlet and plug in the fridge and all is fine. I aso plugged in other appliances to the same outlet and it does not trip, but only when I plug in the dryer. I took the dryer apart and checked continuity on the power cord, thermal fuse, and cyclying thermostat and all checked fine. I already replaced termal fuse, but did not correct the problem.
1 Answer Hello Victor. You need to look for a hot wire touching ground or pinched between the frame. If all wires are good, then check for a grounded part. 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...
Greg July 10, 2014 for Model Number 11096273100 Our dryer works and heats properly except that on the timed drying cycle, when it finishes, the dryer stops but the buzzer keeps buzzing. If you move the timer just a hair, the buzzing stops. Not sure if its a timer or the timer power resistor and would appreciate more guidance. I do not have a voltage meter. Thanks in advance.
1 Answer Hello Greg. That is the timer on the unit. You will need to order and replace the timer WP9830714. Read More...
1 Answer Hello David. If you test it with a resistance meter set to the proper scale to read up to 5000O, (or 5K.....same thing), This resistor should give a reading between 4050k and 4950k. 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...
Ole Joe June 07, 2014 for Model Number EED44C0WQ0 I have checked all of the thermostats and fuses. The timer seems to work fine. The tub turns fine, but the dryer still won't heat up. What else could it possibly be?
1 Answer Hello Joe, The first thing to be done is to verify 240Vac is supplied to the unit at the outlet or terminal block. If the voltage is there, proceed with the troubleshooting process. If not, find the problem, (bad breaker, bad receptacle, bad cord, etc). There are 6 components in the heating circuit. These are the thermal fuse, the cycling thermostat, the high limit thermostat, the heating element, and the centrifugal switch in the motor assembly. Of course this is not counting the wiring harness. The easiest way to pinpoint the issue is to remove the rear panel and dis-connect one of the wires from the heating element. This isolates L1 from L2. By doing this, you can follow the side that has no voltage and the side with 120Vac on it is good. Be sure the wire cannot contact anything before connecting power to the unit. Once you locate the side with no voltage, discontinue power to the unit and proceed with your ohm meter. If the side leads back to the motor switch, it is probably the issue and the motor 279827 will needed to be replaced. If the side with no power leads back to the timer WPW10185970, it is the most likely cause. Read More...
Shelly March 26, 2013 for Model Number Whirlpool Dryer Dryer just stopped working. Could it be the resistor? We put a meter on both ends of the resistor and are not getting any continuity.
1 Answer Hello Shelly. No, the resistor does not stop the dryer from running, it causes the unit to quit heating. You need to test the door switch and the thermal fuse on the unit. Read More...