Lrs October 18, 2013 for Model Number lte5243dq2 I have thermostat part 3404154 in the unit which has 3 connection points and was sent part 3398128 which has 4 points. how do I replace part 3404154 with 3398128. your online part checker says they are both compatible with my dryer. thanks
1 Answer IRS, You cannot interchange the thermostats, apparently you received the incorrect part. The WP3404154 is the hi limit thermostat and located on the heater assembly on the back of the bulkhead. It does have three(3) terminals, the elongated tab attaches directly to the terminal of the heater element. The WP3398128 is the regulating thermostat and is located on the blower housing also on the back of the bulkhead. It is rated at 145 dgrs.F. and controls the temperature in the drum. The additional, small terminals are for the internal heater that is active when the medium or low temperature is selected. The hi limit thermostat is a "safety" device and is rated at 200 dgrs.F. and opens and eliminates power to the heater, if the dryer temperature exceeds 200 dgrs. due to a clogged vent, overloading, etc. They are not interchangeable. Read More...
Renee October 26, 2012 for Model Number LTE5243DQ9 What is the temperature for the thermal cut off switch?
1 Answer Hello Renee, The thermal fuse opens at 196 degrees. If the thermal fuse [AP3919267} is open then you have to replace the fuse. Use a multi-meter to test the thermal fuse. 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...
Miata1316. June 21, 2011 for Model Number LTE5243DZ2 Dryer dosen't heat up. Volt meter is 0 zero at heater terminals when dryer is running. Which part could it be?
1 Answer Hello Miata1316. 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 WP279843 and thermal fuse WP3404154 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. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Dave S March 03, 2011 My dryer does not heat. Is this the part most likely the cause? Or, how do I dicide what part is needing change?
1 Answer Hello Dave, You will need to test the parts on the dryer to see if they are bad with a multi-meter MA-DM1. Test the thermal fuses and the heater. They should read closed or 0 for continuity. Also check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Hope this helps. Read More...