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Customer Questions and Answers for Sensor by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18040527
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8576468

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For Whirlpool Sensor (Part Number: OEM18040527)

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Ken, Take a rag and some rubbing alcohol, clean off the metal strips of the sensor. This would remove any debris or chemical build up off the sensor bars and allow the bars to sense the dryness of the clothes properly.

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Hello Chantelle. No, it does not matter which wire goes where on the sensor. However, you need to double check and make sure you plugged the door switch back up. If not, the dryer will not run.

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Sue, if the vent system is clear and the breaker is good make sure the unit is getting a full 240v to it and test the element and thermostats, they should read closed. Thanks.

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Zac, You will want to check the belt to make sure that it is not broken. Also check the rollers on the unit to make sure that they are not seized.

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Ed, You will want to do a resistance check on the exhaust thermistor. The resistance should be at 80 degrees 8.5 to 10.5K ohms at 70 degrees 11.5 to 13.5 k ohms. If outside this range then you would need to replace the thermistor.

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Sharmaine, The sensor is probably not "gone", but you do want to check and clean the assembly, with rubbing alcohol, to remove any chemical build up on the metal sensor bars, and any lint or debris that may have accumulated on the assembly. If the problem persists, then repalce the assembly. Thanks

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