Mark September 05, 2013 Hi. On dryer temp control switches like the 3399639 and 3399640 are the resistors inside the switch housing? Also, would a variable resistor type switch like a 696910 work with a more modern bias thermostat like a 3387134? Thanks for your help. Please reply to both the board and my e-mail if possible. Mark
1 Answer Hello Mark. We will need your model number to help you with this. Please post your model number with a new question on the parts page. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx Read More...
Don September 01, 2013 for Model Number roper (whirlpool) dryer model # RGD4440SQ0 Dryer will come on for a few seconds, then will shut off. You notice a definate burning smell, but is hard to pinpoint. Thought it might be start switch, so I replaced that, but problem is still there. Although the burning smell seemed to be coming from the vicinity of the three switches, (start, cycle, and adjustable buzzer), I'm not so sure. The dryer shuts off whether it is on air fluff, or any of the three heat settings. Timer seems okay. Ran dryer with cycle switch disconnected. Same problem. Ran dryer with buzzer disconnected. Same problem. Seems a few of the wires coming off of (or going to) the start switch are hotter than others.
1 Answer Don, With the unit only running for a moment and then shuts off then the issue would be a bad centrifugal switch on the motor and the motor would need to be replaced. Read More...
John C. June 28, 2013 LER7545EQ2 Whilpool electric dryer. What is the wiring diagram for this cycle switch. Violet goes to Timer, but the blue is connect to what?
1 Answer Hello John, The violet and blue wires both wire to the timer but on different terminals. Read More...
Dan May 21, 2013 for Model Number kenmore 11066732500 Dryer runs , drum turns, no heat. I ran continuity checks on part numbers 3392519 = fuse, 3387134 = thermal cycling and 3377393 = ? I can't find culprit. I was curious if part numbers 3396029 (thermo wire) from timer to temp setting switch (3399639) on front panel could be source of problem?
1 Answer Hello Dan. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater and thermostats and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. 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...
Lori March 25, 2013 for Model Number IED4400SQ0 Dryer stopped working. Replaced the thermal fuse, made sure duct was clean and not clogged. The dryer will turn on for about 10 seconds but only with the same setting selected and this is hit and miss. When it does start it does blow hot air. We can hear electricity humming in the other dryer settings when they're selected but the dryer still won't start. Prior to the dryer not working the timed/minute side of my timer wouldn't work only the less and more dryer side. Appreciate any assistance you can give me.
1 Answer Hello Lori. Based on the information you provided, the motor is bad in the unit and will need to be replaced. Read More...
Cindy February 17, 2013 for Model Number ler7646ex2 Dryer will not come on. It was working and went off tried to turn it back on and when you push the start button it just makes a buzz.
1 Answer Hello Cindy, You will want to start by checking the blower assembly to make sure that nothing got into the blower causing it to not allow motor to turn. Also check the belt to make sure that the belt has not come loose or broken. Read More...
Fernando February 14, 2013 for Model Number 110.66752500 My Kenmore electric dryer starts and heats up but on the timer once it reaches about a quarter of an inch before it should stop keeps running. Timer works well up to that point. The dryer will shut off if i open the door or manually turn the timer knob. i have replaced the timer already and still have the same problem.
1 Answer Fernando, Check the push to start switch circuit WP3395385 it should have a "momentary"circuit, when the button is depressed. also check the buzzer WP694419 it should have a rsistance reading of 1000 to 3000 ohms. In the timed dry selection, L2 power to the timer motor is supplied by the Wht/Blk wire from the motor switch. On auto dry selection, L2 power is supplied on the Orange wire from the heater element(only if or when the thermostat has reached temp.)and the timer motor advances. When the timer advances to the "cool down" cycle(the last five(5) minutes) the only closed circuit on the timer should be Black to Blue, all the other contacts should be "open" or shouldn't matter. At the end of the cycle the only "closed circuits at the timer should be TM to Orange, to advance the timer and Tan to blue , to operate the buzzer, all other circuits should be "open". If all the checks are proper, you'll need to check the red, white /black and orange wires from the motor to the heater and timer. Read More...
Juan December 10, 2012 for Model Number WGD5100VQ1 Dryer seems to work OK in Auto Dry mode except that it shuts off at the Wrinkle Shield (cool down) portion of the cycle Dryer turns but only sometimes heats in Timed Dry mode and heat is always low if any is generated. A fairly loud clank sound is generated when knob is wiggled in this mode (louder than click made when heat is coming on in Auto). Dryer not working in Fluff Dry mode unless I wiggle the knob. Thanks for any help you can give me!
1 Answer Juan, Based on your post information, you have two issues a faulty timer contact(s) WPW10185981, and a faulty cycle/guard switch WP3399639. The faulty timer contacts would explain the "clunk" noise and the "Air Fluff" cycle non operation. The stopping at the cool down portion of the auto dry cycle could also be due to a contact issue or the cycle switch contacts have failed as well. Read More...
Larry D. September 01, 2012 for Model Number tgds840jq0 I have removed the console to do repairs on my dryer. I am re-assembling the machine now, and forgot where the ground wires for the console attach to the machine. I think there are four of them. Any place where I can see a video or instructions for re-wiring this model, or at least information about where the ground wires go?
1 Answer Hello Larry, The ground screws can attach to any metal party of the main top. The metal parts are all grounded, so as long as it's metal, you're good to go. Read More...
Larry87 August 24, 2012 for Model Number TEDS840JQ2 How does the dryer regulate the temperature at the different temp settings?
1 Answer Larry, When you make a medium or low heat selection, 120 VAC is applied to the bias heater inside the thermostat WP3387134 through the temperature switch, the heater causes the internl contacts to cycle quicker causing less heat. When the regular or high temperature is selected the switch bypasses the bias heater, and the internal contacts cycle slower, causing a higher temperature. Read More...