Markr October 08, 2013 for Model Number LET 5624BW2 Brent A: The timer will run properly and get to the stop, but the drum keeps turning. The heat does stop, but the clothes keep spinning cool it seems like the temperature control is fine because the clothes are dry and cool when it hits stop even though the drum keeps spinning serial ME 1501544 is it too old to invest $20 to repair? I these units don't last more than 20 years, this one is 18 yrs old. What do you think. What part would I need to replace?
1 Answer Mark, The timer WP3976568 would be a good place to start testing, The motor run circuit at the timer (Blue to Black) terminals could be "shorted" and stuck "closed" causing the motor to run, in the off position. All contacts in the timer should "open" when the timer advances into the "off" increment. Read More...
Elaine August 04, 2012 for Model Number LER5634AQo Hi, My timer does not advance in the very dry setting. The timed dry setting dose and so dose tumble dry. Do I need to replace the timer?
1 Answer Hello Elaine, The problem is most likely the exhaust duct. You see, the moisture sensor will continue to sense the moisture from the clothes if the back pressure from the exhaust duct is too high. The pressure that cannot escape through the exhaust will blow past the felt drum seals and gets recirculated across the clothes, and the moisture sensors. When this happens, the unit sees the moisture and discontinues the progression of the dry cycle. This causes the unit to run for a very long time and the clothes will still not seem to be drying. Of course the timed dry will cycle off because the moisture sensor is not used, but instead the timed dry is just that.....timed. After the preset time passes, the timer will time out. DO NOT use plastic pipe, foil pipe, or flexible plastic pipe, because it contributes to poor drying performance and collects lint, which can lead to a fire hazard. To identify flexible foil or plastic duct, pinch the coils of the duct between your fingers. If the coils can be brought together, do not use the duct. Use rigid or semi-rigid metal duct and exhaust the dryer to the outside by the shortest route possible. For the best exhaust system • Locate dryer so exhaust duct is as short as possible. • Verify old ducts are cleaned before installing new dryer. • Use 4" diameter rigid metal duct. • Use as few elbows as possible. • Use duct tape on all joints. Dryer exhaust duct MUST NOT terminate under the home. Do not use plastic or thin foil flexible ducting. Read More...
Rex T February 16, 2012 for Model Number LER6634BQ1 Dryer will run through all timer settings however it will not shut off. Is the timer what I need to replace/
1 Answer Rex, If the dryer stops when you open the loading door, while the dryer is running, then , Yes, the timer is the issue WP3976568 and will need to be replaced. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
John December 04, 2011 for Model Number LER3634EWO My dryer is running but producing no heat. I've tested: thermal fuse (continuity across terminals) hi-limit thermostat (ditto) thermal cut off (ditto) dryer cycling thermostat (continuity across large terminals, small terminals are open) heating element (continuity, about 9.6 ohms resistance) power at the dryer (120V each side, 240V both) I'm out of ideas but was wondering if a bad timer would cause problems for the dryer producing heat. There were a couple times this week that the dryer seemed to run WAY longer than I thought the timer was set (i.e., 2 hours instead of 1 hour). I couldn't reproduce the problem with the timer running long in any of the cycles. Thanks for any advice! John
1 Answer Hello John. Yes, the timer WP3976568 can prevent the dryer from heating if it does not send power to the element. Hope this helps. Read More...