Dwight September 10, 2016 for Model Number maytag mede500vw1 dryer The dryer gets very hot till the thermal fuse goes. Have replaced the fuse twice. What other part should I check? The vent is not plugged. Thanks
1 Answer Dwight, Aside from a clogged vent (which you said is clear) the possibilities would be that either the high limit themostat is faulty or a possible stuck relay on the control board of the unit. Read More...
K Wolfe September 09, 2016 for Model Number gew9250pw1 Dryer won't start, control panel doesn't light up, but the light comes on inside the dryer when i open the door. I have found that if I take the bottom plate off and run a hair dryer underneath for 10 or 15 minutes, it will start and run all day if I need it. I activated the diagnostic test mode, but no error codes came on. I tested the moisture sensors and it beeped as it was supposed to. at this point, I am totally lost.
1 Answer K. Wolfe, This issue sounds like it would be most likely caused by a wiring issue or a bad control board. You would want to check the harness between the main board and the user interface first and if this checks ok then it sounds like the main board would be the issue. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Rick. You will need to test the breaker, terminal block, and main board for power. If all that is good, and the unit wont start, then test the thermal fuse WP3392519, a broken belt, or bad door switch. 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...
Eric June 14, 2016 for Model Number MEDB800VQ0 My Maytag Bravos 400 quiet w/ steam powers on and lights up but does not start. The start switch appears good since it toggles through and the display moves between pause and start. There is also an audible clicking when the start switch is pressed, which I gather means a good door switch. When the dryer failed, my wife heard a load pop and I smelled the burnt electrical smell. I have continuity on the blower thermal fuse (with the two blue wires removed), continuity on the thermostat thermal fuse (black and red wires off), and continuity between the posts on the thermostat where the red/white and black wires attach. For the thermostat, I did not remove the two position connector with the two small red wires that is between the red/white and the black. The belts look to be OK too and I have 12K ohms across the thermister (unconnected). Are there any other thermal or limiting control devices that can be checked? Can I check the motor while it is still connected using a meter?
1 Answer Hello Eric. You would test the motor for power. Make sure the door switch and thermal fuse are good. They are usually the cause for this. 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...
Henry June 14, 2016 I have a estate dryer and it isn't getting any heat at all. I took my multi meter and checked all parts I could see on the back. Everything seems fine except the part on the left top side of the element canister. Can that be my problem and what's that called thanks
Bucky April 19, 2016 for Model Number GEW9250PW1 My dryer is running very hot....even on low heat. The clothes are too hot to handle when they come out (though not completely dry). I made sure the exhaust duct was clear the replaced the thermistor and the thermal cutoff kit which I ordered from you guys. The dryer is still overheating. Do you have any ideas where I need to look next? Sidebar, is a cycling thermostat the same as a thermal limit switch?
1 Answer Bucky, Even though you checked the vent make sure that it is definitely clear from the blower wheel to the outside of the home. The cycling thermostat is not the same as a thermal limit switch. The cycling thermostat will cycle the heating element based off the exhaust temperature coming from the unit. It is possible that the cycling thermostat would be faulty. Read More...
Paul April 01, 2016 for Model Number wed8000 Dryer keeps tripping breaker , replaced heating element , thermister, thermal fuse , thermostat, does not trip breaker on air only , heating element is not touching case anywhere , Feels like it's getting very hot inside dryer , any suggestions on what to do next ?
1 Answer Paul, It is possible that the breaker tripping is being caused by a weak breaker. You would want to have this checked first. Also look for any wire that may be touching metal and insulation being gone off of it. Read More...
Jerry March 22, 2016 for Model Number LGR4634PQ0 My gas dryer heats up for a minute then goes cold. I can hear the flame light but then it goes out I was told it could be a thermal switch please help.
1 Answer Hello Jerry. Based on the information you provided it sounds like the gas coils 279834 are bad and will need to be replaced. Read More...
Brent M February 25, 2016 for Model Number GEW9250PW0 my thermostat cut off keep cutting off what is wrong
1 Answer Brent, If the thermal fuse on the heater housing keeps blowing then the issue would most likely be a bad thermistor. Read More...
Lj December 24, 2015 for Model Number WED9050xw1 My dryer does not run when the start button is pressed. I hear a click from the board and a hum, but the unit will not run. I have changed the belt switch, where do I go from here?
1 Answer LJ, check the thermal fuse WP3392519 on the blower housing, if it opens because of an overheat situation, the motor won't start or run. Read More...