Jeff October 26, 2025 for Model Number MCE8000AYW While using the lower dryer. Dryer starts and runs about 20 to 30 minutes then shuts off and starts back on its own. Does that about 3 to 4 times in a row then finish the cycle.
1 Answer Hello Jeff, and thank you for your question. If the blower housing, motor, ventilation, and ducts are all clear of lint, the most likely cause of failure would be the relay control WP53-4643. Unfortunately, this part has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available. Read More...
Sean February 10, 2023 for Model Number MDE4658AYW Dryer will turn on in any cycle but only run for 5 seconds then shut off. Vent is clear, belt is good, tested thermistor and have ohm reading of 14.8?
1 Answer Sean, If you can restart the dryer immediately, it would likely be a failed relay on the control board W10756689 and the board would need to be replaced. If you have to wait to restart the dryer, the motor WP2200376 is likely faulty. Read More...
Ann February 06, 2020 Maytag Model MDE4806AYW, dryer will not run on any cycle. I have replaced the door switch. That did not correct the problem. All the lights come on on the control panel, but when I push to start the dryer nothing happens. Not sure where to go from this point forward. I do not have a meter to check continuities.
1 Answer Ann, the main control W10756689 can be tested for voltage output to the motor by testing the grey wire at relay PS9 for 120VAC when a cycle is started. If there is not 120VAC, the main control has failed. If there is 120VAC, the dryer will need to be unplugged, then the thermal fuse WP40113801 will need to be tested for continuity, and if it doesn't have continuity, would need to be replaced. If there is continuity, the wires will need to be inspected for any breaks or loose wires, and if there are none, then the motor WP2200376 would be the issue. Read More...
Andr December 25, 2019 for Model Number MDET446AYW Turns on then after minute or two stops and all lights around push button flashing Check thermistor reads 12k checked both thermostats seems to work fine
1 Answer Andr, based on the information provided, the thermistor WP31001590 is reading outside of tolerance as it should read between 9k to 11k O at room temperature. Another thing that can be checked is ensuring that the vent hose, as well as the ventilation going from the wall to the outside of the house is checked and cleared of lint build up. Read More...
Don July 31, 2017 for Model Number MCE8000AYW My dryer, in both timed and sensor modes, does heat up and will progress through the programs (no fault codes) but it doesn't seem that it gets as hot as it used to (it is 13 years old now). Anyway I'm checking the thermistor resistance (part number 53-4281) and get a reading of 8.8K ohms. Is this thermistor still good? If so, might the heating coil at issue?
1 Answer Don, This thermistor should have a resistance of 10K ohms of resistance at 77 degrees and will have a plus or minus 10 percent. It sounds like the thermistor may be the issue as it sounds like a low rating. Read More...
Quizzeled June 24, 2017 for Model Number WED9200SQ1 Dryer powers up and all lights working but when I push start button the sensing light comes on and dryer does not operate. Other models say to replace thermal fuse for this but I do not see that part listed on this dryer.. please help
1 Answer Quizzeled, The part number for the thermal fuse on this unit will be DE81-02573A. Read More...
Bradley January 01, 2017 for Model Number MDET446AYW Dryer is not heating up dos I was checking sensors. While checking part maytag #53-4281 I was receiving 9.49kohms but no continuity. Is the part bad?
1 Answer Bradley, If you were getting 9.49K ohms of resistance then this would be a good part. Read More...
Mike December 30, 2016 for Model Number MDG4806AWW The thermistor reads 13,800 ohms. Could this be the reason the dryer won't start? Could I have caused the control board to short out because I didn't hook up the sensor bar wires at the filer housing before I started the dryer?
1 Answer Hello Mike. The sensor bar wires goes directly to the control board. The thermistor should run with that reading. It sounds like the loose wires may have shorted that board out. Read More...
Mike December 30, 2016 for Model Number MDG4806AWW I replaced the belt and idler pulley. When I put the machine back together I forgot to re-attach the wires to the sensor bars in the filter housing. The dryer ran for a few minutes and the shut off and will not start. I discovered my error and re-attached the sensor wires. The dryer still won't start. There isn't any continuity across the thermistor. Could this be the problem?
1 Answer Hello Mike. Thermistors read resistance, not continuity. Try resetting the dryer by unplugging it for about 20 minutes then plug it back in. If this does not work, then you may have shorted out the board on the unit. Read More...
Russ June 26, 2014 for Model Number NDE8805AYW My dryer will start and make heat, but it will go off after about 10 seconds. Then it will start right back up and keep doing the same thing.
1 Answer Russ, Based on the information it sounds like the control board for the unit would the issue. The part number for the control board is W10756689. Read More...