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Customer Questions and Answers for Thermistor by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18026073
Manufacturer Part Number: WP35001191

The Thermistor is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This part measures the temperature inside the dryer drum and sends this information to the control board, which regulates the heat to ensure efficient drying.  

Causes of a bad thermistor can include regular wear and tear, exposure to high temperatures, or electrical faults.

Symptoms of a bad thermistor include:

  • Dryer not heating or overheating
  • Clothes taking longer to dry
  • Inconsistent drying performance
  • Error codes related to temperature issues

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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Vchipoker for Model Number MDG9700AWW

Gas dryer was not igniting or gas valve not opening. Repair man a year ago replace thermostat and it still ohms out good. Also I replaced valve coils since one was replaced by same repair man. Since the problem still persists I also replaced igniter on a whim of luck. Currently it will work a couple times a day but not every time. I have tried fervently to find the problem but have only come to see that it may possibly be the gas valve assembly entirely. I am an electrician and need help on this one. Maybe thermistor? It reads resistance on that still but I am out of ideas. the ducts are new and its now operating sometimes. Could the Heater Relay be acting up? No parts are grounded and only codes reading out were "255" not sure what that is and "2" for thermistor but it could have been from when I was running live tests. Any ideas would be very helpful I was like to keep this dryer instead of buying one.

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Vchipoker, You will want to check the flame sensor to make sure that it has continuity. If this has continuity then it is ok but you will also want to check for a shorted booster coil, open wiring a possible bad motor switch. if all these things check ok then the issue will be a control board that is faulty.

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Jonathan, Yes the dryer thermistor being faulty can certainly allow the unit to run but not heat and would be recommended to replace this thermistor.

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Roy, You will want to replace both parts but the most likely cause for the unit to not work would be a vent that is clogged up. Check the venting from the blower wheel to the outside of the home.

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Pete for Model Number samsung gas dryer

My Samsung gas dryer heater was shutting off after running for few seconds. Checked thermistor and found no continuity, checked thermostat and thermal fuse both had continuity. ordered new thermistor and also thermostat just to replace since access was there. Installed both parts dryer has same issue. Removed and tested new thermistor still no continuity. Checked thermistor with two different volt meters. Had same result. Is it normal for thermistor to have no resistance? Or is the new thermistor bad? Thanks for any help.

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Tom, This feature is called the wrinkle prevent. Wrinkle Prevent provides approximately 90 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air at the end of the cycle to reduce wrinkling. Press the Wrinkle Prevent button to activate this feature. The indicator light above the pad will illuminate when Wrinkle Prevent is selected. The load is dry, and can be removed at any time during the Wrinkle Prevent cycle.

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Randy, Yes a bad thermistor or a bad thermostat could cause the unit to overheat and blow the thermal fuse but you will also want to check the venting as this is the most common cause for the thermal fuse blowing and unit being too hot.

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Bud, You will want to check for bad drum rollers which could cause drag on the motor and cause it to overheat. Also check the blower wheel and venting all the way to the outside of the home which if clogged could cause overheating issue of the motor.

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Steve, You will want to check the door switch for continuity in the closed position. If there is no continuity then the switch is faulty and would need to be replaced. Also test the thermal fuse and make sure that it has continuity. In most cases one of these 2 components would be faulty and be in need of replacement. Worst case would be both being good and the motor being faulty.

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