Mogle1999 May 13, 2016 for Model Number WED4800BQ1 Whirlpool Dryer If you replace the thermal fuse and it stops working again, what would be blowing that fuse? What else is recommended to be replaced with the thermal fuse?
1 Answer Hello Mogle1999, A thermal fuse is opened by high temperatures. This is caused by a lack of air circulation, normally a ducting issue with the home ducting system. Flexible ducting is not recommended since it slows air flow and traps lint and moisture. Manufacturers recommend the use of solid, non flexible, rigid ducting. It must be 4 inch inner diameter for proper air flow. The other things that can cause this is something in the blower wheel like a softener sheet, a missing seal inside the dryer causing recirculation of the heated air, or the dryer is in a small enclosed room and when the door is shut while the unit is running, the unit cannot pull in any room temperature air. Read More...
Boblemay 133 March 29, 2016 for Model Number eastate i worked on my dryer and the hot wire tuched and shorted out did the fuess blow
1 Answer Bob, Yes, it's possible to have "blown" the fuse(s) when the wire shorted to ground. there are other parts that could have been affected. First thing is check the breakers at the fuse box, reset them both a couple of times and make sure they're both set and locked. Get the model number, and we can get you more information to help you diagnose and repair your dryer.Thanks Read More...
Kathleen March 22, 2016 for Model Number LEQ8621PG0 Did not go well my husband could not get the back off the dryer. The video had a back panel that was not the same as the one on our dryer.The panel seems to be sealed or something ? Help
1 Answer Kathleen, The rear panel of your unit does not come off. In order to access the thermal fuse on your unit, there is a panel at the bottom off the front that has clips at the top of it that you have to release in order to get the panel off. This will give you access to the heater, blower motor and all lower components of the dyer. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Johnny. 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...
Viviane Van L March 07, 2016 for Model Number LTE6234000 Dryer has had the thermal fuse replaced, high and low side. Keeps blowing and then dryer does not heat! I am going to have repair come back out and pull dryer out and check hose, it vents out the side, it appears to vent the air fine. Is this normal for the model? I have spent $300 so far, stack unit., is it worth it? Washer works fine.
1 Answer Viviane, With the thermal fuse blowing the venting is the first thing to have checked. Check from the blower wheel to the outside of the home. Will also want to test the cycling thermostat. Read More...
Ken L March 03, 2016 for Model Number Ceds832vq1 Dryer is getting real hot almost smells like scorching the clothes. No heat on one side of knob Spector and high heat on other. Any suggestions?
1 Answer Ken, If the unit is heating on the no heat cycle then the issue will be with the timer WPW10185982 contacts sticking for heat. If it is just overheating on the heat cycle then you will want to check the venting of the unit to ensure that the vent is not clogged. Check form the blower wheel to the outside of your home. Read More...
Scott February 16, 2016 for Model Number agd4475tq1 If I get a 0.8 reading on a digital multimeter for a thermal fuse does that indicate it is good or needs to be replaced?
1 Answer Scott, With getting any reading on the thermal fuse would indicate that the thermal fuse is good. Read More...
Fisher February 12, 2016 Dry wont get hot. Have to run multiple times. Is the problem a heating element or thermostat?
1 Answer Fisher, You will want to test the thermostats to make sure that they are good and also check the venting to make sure that the vent is clear. Read More...
Tami P February 08, 2016 for Model Number 11066812692 The dryer has stopped twice like with 10-20 mins left in the cycle. The other day it smelled hot. I stopped it immediately. I have since this taken the back off and cleaned massive amounts of lint out of all areas of this dryer. ( I bought it 2nd hand) . I've testes the ohms on all switches and elements in the back. The thermal fuse is carrying a high ohms reading like 18.9 vers .1 on everything else (digital meter) the bulb is also silver now and isn't clear anymore. Am I on the right track with thermal fuse & light bulb?. Light bulb was covered with lint.
1 Answer Tami, The thermal fuse having resistance would indicate that the fuse is good. As for the bulb it does sound like it is bad if it is silver. For the issue of the unit shutting off with 20 minutes remaining could be caused by the heavy lint build up. Read More...
Mariel February 04, 2016 Replaced thermal fuse and thermistor for Whirlpool Duet # GEW925OOPW1. Ten yr. old dryer now lights up, but does not turn on...beeps, timer works, but no codes for hints. Next suggestion? Is it worth getting a service call?
1 Answer Mariel, Would suggest checking power to the motor when the start button is hit. If there is power to the motor but will not turn then the issue will be a faulty motor. If there is no power getting to the motor then the issue will be the control board. Read More...