Ken October 25, 2013 for Model Number 11096284800 My dryer stopped heating and after diagnosing the heating system using a multimeter tester, determined that the thermal fuse had failed. I ordered a replacement part and upon its arrival, checked it for continuity before installing it in the dryer. After completing the repair the dryer worked normally for one load of clothes but the same problem has reappeared (no heat). I took apart the dryer and again tested the heating components and concluded that the thermal fuse that I had just replaced had failed (no continuity). Could this just be the misfortune of a bad part or could something else have triggered the part's failure?
1 Answer Hello Ken. You need to check for a stopped up venting system. If the vent is good, check for a grounded heater or a bad cycling thermostat on the unit. Read More...
Sharon October 19, 2013 for Model Number Ler4634EQ1 I have changed the heat element and the hi limit and the dryer is still not getting hot.
1 Answer Hello Sharon. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Since the cutoff and heater are new, you will need to check and see where your losing power at. 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...
Davi October 09, 2013 for Model Number whirlpool dryer model LET6634A or LGT6634A My dryer overheats then cuts off mid cycle. Which part do I need to replace? Thanks, David
1 Answer Hello Davi. If it is getting to hot and stopping, you need to check the cycling thermostat. If the motor is overheating, and not the whole unit, you will need to replace the motor. You need to test the exhaust temp coming from the unit. 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...
Joanbohac September 05, 2013 I ordered a new whirlpool heating element on the side of it is a empty spot for something I looked at the old one and it has a part with a black knob on the side. How do I remove that part and put it on the new part?
1 Answer Hello Joanbohac. Remove the screw or the terminal off the heater spade and install it onto the new heater. These are easy to swap out. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Gary. There is a video on the parts page that will show you the location of the wires. Read More...
Lionel July 22, 2013 for Model Number Maytag DE882 Dryer will not stop on automatic mode. Does on Time mode. Replaced Timer but still not stopping on Automatic. Do I have a sensor Problem?
1 Answer Lionel, This issue would be caused by 1 of 2 issues. The first thing that you will want to check is your venting from the blower wheel all the way to the outside of the unit to make sure that it is not clogged. If the venting is clear then the issue would be a faulty cycling thermostat which is located on the blower housing. The part number is WPY304475. Read More...
Paul July 12, 2013 for Model Number Kenmore elite quiet pack II gas dryer The high limit thermostat kits - are they resettable? #279816 Are any of the safety thermostats on Whirlpool dryers resettable?
Rick June 11, 2013 for Model Number 5740tq0 My dryer doesn't shut off at end of heating (timing) cycle. Only stops running and heating when I open the door. Do you have a cure for this?
1 Answer Rick, If the unit is not shutting off at the end of the cycle then you will first want to check for broke or exposed wires. If the wiring checks ok then the timer would be the issue. Read More...
Billy May 27, 2013 for Model Number LE7680XSN0 My dryer will not heat on high. It was not warming up at all and my friend changed one of the thermostats. Now it will only heat on medium setting. My friend is no longer available.
1 Answer Billy, You will want to check to make sure that the dryer venting is not clogged. You will want to check from the blower wheel all the way to the outside of your home to make sure that there is not a clogged or restricted vent. You can also take the vent off the back of the dryer and put a stocking over it and check to see if it dries and this will also be a good test to tell you whether it is a clogged vent. If the clothing dries on high then the vent from the inside wall of the home to the outside of the home is clogged. Read More...
Eric May 25, 2013 for Model Number sears dryer 110.96291110 Dryer runs for a while, then shuts off. After 45 min or so will work again for a while and repeats the process.
1 Answer Eric, You will want to check the venting of your dryer to ensure that the venting is not clogged or restricted. You will also want to make sure that the unit is cycling properly and not overheating which could be caused by a cycling thermostat. Read More...