Scott May 04, 2013 for Model Number mde7600ayw The internal temp of the dry is extremely hot. I replaced the hi limit thermostat but it remains extremely hot. Where do I go next?
1 Answer Scott, The first thing that you will want to do is to check to make sure that the vent from the blower wheel to the outside of the home is clear. A restricted vent can cause the unit to overheat. If venting checks ok then you would want to replace the cycling thermostat. Read More...
Gm April 23, 2013 for Model Number mde7400azw Dryer shuts off mid cycle then restarts after cool down.
1 Answer Hello GM. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Gene August 14, 2012 for Model Number MDE3000AYW Maytag electric dryer Part # 306911 What should be the resistance across each pair of terminals on this part? Should both pairs have reisitance?
1 Answer Hello Gene. The large terminals should read closed and the small should show resistance. If so, the cycling thermostat WP3387137 is good. Read More...
Charlie S June 16, 2012 for Model Number Maytag Dyer LSE7806ACE I heard what sounded like a gunshot and smelled some electrical burning smell. The CB tripped on the panel. I opened up the front panel and tripped the CB, I then turned on the dryer again, I saw a spark and the CB tripped when I turned in the dyer again. the spark came from the Cycling Thist p/n L150-15F. I checked it, cleaned it for dust or anything I could see and reinstalled it. I turned it again and this time it Blew apart!. Is it just this part? I checked the thermostats one one the heater and the other on the blower housing and both were closed. Thanks for our help, Charlie
1 Answer Charlie, It sure sounds like you have a shorted thermostat [AP4037746} it is a more common occurrence thaan it used to be (the bias heater inside the thermostat is the most likely issue). Your hi limit thermostat and thwermal fuse are OK based on your post, so replace the thermostat and you should be fine. Thanks Read More...
Jim M. February 01, 2012 for Model Number LDE8706ACE The dryer starts fine and drys clothes fine if started from a COLD start. Once it has heated up and ran for awhile it will not restart without letting it cool down for about an hour or two and only then will it restart. The cloths are usually dry and there isn't a problem unless I want to do multiple loads. Trying to make it start just results in a growling noice but will NOT run.
1 Answer Hello Jim. Based on the information, the motor W10410999 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Pete October 10, 2011 for Model Number MDE7657BYW Any suggestions as to why the element is not heating up I pulled the element out and it has 10-11 Ohms thermal fuse has 0.9 and another fuse on the heater housing has the same 0.9 it all seems to be working ok I can't think of anything else that might cause this problem. Any help is appreciated.
1 Answer Hello Pete. Check and make sure there is 240 volts coming to the dryer and the unit is not set to air fluff. If it is good, you will need to trace the wires from the element and see if the motor or the timer is bad or another component. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Pete October 10, 2011 for Model Number MDE7657BYW Dryer is not heating up no restrictions in the venting checked the heater coil for continuity and all seems fine with the heater unit the T-Stat multi temp switch has 4 terminals I get resistance from side to side but not up and down is this correct or do I replace the switch? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Pete. That is a good reading on the Thermostat WP3387137. The two large should read closed and the two small should show resistance. Hope this helps. Read More...
Brian September 08, 2011 for Model Number maytag MDE7600AYW Two days ago the breaker (at my electrical panel)for this dyer tripped. I reset it and the dyer ran for a short while. Now it won't start or do anything. (The light comes on when I open the door but nothing else) I checked the motor and all the thermostats and heat fuses and the start button for continuity they all seem to be ok. I didn't know how to check 1/2 of the T/stat-multi Temp (part number AP4037746)the portion of which I believe has two resistors? The other half seems to be fine. I can't seem to figure out whats wrong or if there are others things I could check. Thanks, Brian
1 Answer Hi Brian. The first thing is to remove power. Check the terminal block for all connections being proper and tight. You need 240vac between the outer 2 legs and then 120 vac between each leg and the center(neutral) terminal. You are looking for either a direct short or an overheated part. The thermostat will read closed(normal), 0- .9ohms. The inner biased heater resister value will be approx. 2.5k ohms +/-10%. The dryer heater should read 11-18 ohms. The heater can get lazy and flex during heat and short to case tripping the circuit breaker. Are you getting 240 to the heater? The motor needs to be running full speed so the centrifical sw. internally will close to get the other 120vac to the heater. Is the motor overheating and tripping the breaker? Is the vent restricted? Is the circuit loose in the house supply plug? Is the timer shorted ? Let us know what you find on these checks and we will assist further. Thank you Read More...
Paula August 20, 2011 for Model Number MDE9706AYA How do I access on thermostat on Maytag Dryer Model #MDE9706AYA
1 Answer Paula, It's not to difficult. First thing you need to do is turn the power off to the dryer, or unplug the power cord. Open the dryer door, and remove the four(4) screws ( 2 holding the door hinge and 2 holding the panel on the opposite side of the opening). Lift up slightly on the door hinge side to release the hinge and remove and set the door aside. Grasp the "goal posts" approximately 3/4 of the way down the opening and pull out , to disengage the hidden clips. lean the front panel out at the top and lift up, to disengage the retainer clips from the bottom frame. You now have access to the blower assembly(on the left bottom of the base) and you'll find the multi temp thermostat mounted on the housing with two(2) 1/4" hex head screws. Good Luck and Thanks. Read More...
Reger92392 August 04, 2011 for Model Number 3rawz480emq3 When the thermostat AP2913007 trips, does it stop the motor as well as the heater?
1 Answer Hello Reger92392. No, it does not stop the motor, only the heater when the thermostat WP3387137 trips. Hope this helps. Read More...