Dillan November 10, 2025 for Model Number LG7801XSW1 when I did a continuity test it failed. would bypassing this part make the heat work again? even if its to hot?
1 Answer Hello Dillan, and thank you for your question. Due to the thermostat heater being a high resistance heater used to open the thermostat sooner to create a lower operating heat, the thermostat heater is not going to measure continuity and should not stop the dryer from heating. If the thermostats have continuity and the heater is not damaged, the failure could be a lack of voltage to the dryer, a failed timer WP3389865, or a failed motor 279827. Read More...
Ken Kt February 14, 2025 for Model Number 110.86878100 My electric dryer timer will not advance on the AUTO cycle. It advances on all other cycles and works good. Heats up and dryer works good on Auto Cycle but will not advance on that cycle. All new solid exhaust pipe and out side vent. Replaced timer and same issue. My cycling thermostat checks fine ( 0 ohms at room temp) and my WP61894 heater checks 3580 ohms. Removed and cleaned all dryer exhaust parts and put in new seals. What am I missing?
1 Answer Ken, The most likely cause for this issue will be the cycling thermostat WP694674. Read More...
Steve December 02, 2024 for Model Number 110.86872100 What does discontinued part WP61894 Thermostat heater actually do? Does it work with the temp selector (Cotton/PP/Del/Knit) switch? I replaced a bad element (broken coil) and now dryer will run and heat but then stops. Once it cools (just for a couple of minutes you can push the button and it starts again and remains running. Which thermostat would most likely be the cause of that?
1 Answer Hello Steve, thank you for contacting Appliance Parts Pros. The thermostat heater heats the cycling thermostat when using delicates-type cycles to make the cycling thermostat open sooner so that the temperature in the drum is lower than what it would normally cycle at. The issue you are having would be related to either the cycling thermostat WP694674 and hi-limit thermostat WP3390291 not cycling open and the motor overheating, or the drive motor 279827 overheating due to it becoming weak or an airflow issue through the location's exhaust venting. Read More...
Vic August 23, 2024 for Model Number LE6880XSW0 Whirlpool worked great, always kept screen cleaned every use. Started getting hotter than normal. Finally shut off and would not start, timer still worked properly timing down on all cycles, checked everything. Parts wp3392519 and wp61894 did not ohm so took parts to repair store; parts told me part wp61894 was not supposed to ohm and activates when dryer gets hot that dryer was clogged up, hose was off set a little. R/R wp3392519, cont. hot on all cycles, element ohmed out good but glows even, on air fluff setting like all other settings. Throwed hose out the window and cleaned dryer thoroughly, rechecked all settings. Tried to order wp61894 here, it does not ohm and it's no longer available? Can I use a jumper on this wp61894 to get it to work to see if that is causing a problem and how do I order another part if needed? What can I do? Thanks.
1 Answer Vic, with the power cord unplugged, the heating element WP4391960 would need to be tested for continuity to the metal frame. If there is continuity, the element would need to be replaced. Based on the information provided, it sounds like the element is grounded out. Read More...
Peter June 04, 2024 for Model Number LE6880XSN1 It appears the thermostat my Whirlpool dryer "LE6880XSN1" isn't reading the drum temp. No matter what temp setting is the close always come out as if the temp was set at high. I suspect the dryer cycling thermostat is the problem, but could it also be the dryer high limit thermostat, or none of the above? Thank you for taking my question.
1 Answer Hello Peter, thank you for contacting APP, I was unable to find Model # LE6880XSN1, but LE6880XTN1 and LE6880XSW1 are valid Whirlpool Electric Dryer model #s that are almost identical to each other. If the unit is heating and completing cycles, we would suspect an issue with the Temperature Switch 696321 and/or the Thermostat Heater WP61894, neither of these parts appears to be available any longer as per the manufacturer. Read More...
Brad March 31, 2023 for Model Number 11086670800 on part Dryer thermostat heater Part #61894 do i check it for continuity to test it? My dryer kenmore will not heat up. All the other ones have continuity thermal , thermostat, etc. it has a white and purple wires to it. exactly what do these wires connect to ?
Gil R August 11, 2022 for Model Number le6880xsn0 If I puchase a Dryer cycling thermostat WP694674, which is adjustable, what would I set it to for my Whirlpool le6880xsn0. Do you have one that I wouldn't have to set myself?
1 Answer Gil, Based on the model number the thermostat we have for this unit is also adjustable and ranges from 135° to 155°F. Any temperature in that range will work but the middle of the range is where I would set it. Read More...
Gil R August 08, 2022 for Model Number le6880xsn0 My dryer is over heating. Thermostat heater wp61894 which is under the drying cycling thermostat wp694674 is discontinued. What is the replacement part for this duo or what part number should I use to replace them and do I require wp61894.
1 Answer Gil, Unfortunately, there is no replacement for the thermostat heater on this model. Also, the heater typically will not cause it to overheat. The cycling thermostat could cause this, a clogged vent would be another thing to check by checking from the blower wheel to the outside of the home. Read More...
Jaymesh December 18, 2021 for Model Number LE5200XTWO Hi my dryer timer does not advance on automatic regular cycle,I change fuse,timer and sensor but same results.I am thinking to buy 61894,the drying thermostat.would that fix my problem?
1 Answer Hello Jaymesh, This problem is not the fault of the dryer. It is a restriction in the exhaust ducting from the back of the dryer to outside atmosphere. Be aware that if the exhaust is restricted, the heat, lint, and moisture blow past the drum seals, right back into the dryer cabinet which should be drawing in room temperature air. In case you doubt my diagnosis, remove the duct from the rear of the dryer and start it on an automatic cycle and check on it in 5 to 10 minutes and you will see the timer has advanced. I am confident in this diagnosis since there is no difference in the cycles electrically and the difference is directly related to the moisture sensed during the cycle which stops the voltage to the timer motor. Read More...
Coben July 27, 2020 I have an old gas Kenmore dryer that does not heat up and there is no glow. Would replacing the thermostat heater fix the problem if there is no continuity?
1 Answer Coben, That is one possibility as it could be stopping the voltage from getting to the ignitor. Read More...