Chris April 05, 2026 for Model Number 11068732700 My dryer won’t start. It is getting power. When I press the start button, I hear a whirling sound coming from the dryer timer and I can see something moving through a hole in the back of the timer. I assume the start button is okay since the timer is reacting. Does the timer sound like the suspect or are other components that could be cause the symptoms. Thank you.
1 Answer Chris, thanks for the question. You will need to check and ensure you have 240VAC to the unit. This issue could be with the door switch, belt switch, or thermal fuse, all of which can be checked with a multimeter using the tech sheet packaged with the dryer. Read More...
Gary January 08, 2022 for Model Number 110.66942500 My wife was home and the dryer literally started up by itself. She unplugged it. I come home and plug it in and hear the timer clicking like a clock when the dryer is not running. When I turn timer to dry function, the dryer starts up by itself without hitting start switch and will run with door opened or closed. I literally unplug the door switch and the above operation still occurs. I did test the door switch with a multimeter and it is working properly. Curious about the next step before I order a new timer. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Gary, This is going to be an issue with a stuck switch in the motor assembly 279787 causing the timer motor to advance and the dryer to start without the start switch activation. Read More...
Dixie August 10, 2020 for Model Number 110-63024100 kenmore elite electric dryer Good Afternoon, My dryer was not heating. Replaced heating element, high limit thermostat. Dried a pair of jeans, didn't seem very hot but dried. The next day went to dry sheets wouldn't get hot again. Tested heating element and high limit thermostat said working. We ordered a cycling thermostat,waiting for it to get here. Are we doing the right thing or are we missing something? Thank you Dixie
1 Answer Dixie, It is a good idea to replace the operating thermostat. The only other possibility besides the motor would be the timer. Make sure the black and red wire terminals on the timer have continuity when it is set to a timed dry. Read More...
Jim June 24, 2020 for Model Number 110.64952300 Heating element stays on will not cycle. New element not grounded. New cycle thermostat, thermal fuse on heater box fails . Would the contacts in the timer be causing this issue Thanks Jim
1 Answer Jim, it would be recommended that the vent is cleaned out to ensure there is not an airflow issue through the vents. If there is not a grounded connection or wire, the next step would be to inspect the blower wheel WP697772. If the blower wheel does not rotate with the motor, it will cause air to not flow through and heat the cycling thermostat WP3387134. However, the hi-limit thermostat WP3390291 should cause the element to cut off at 250°F if the cycling thermostat does not heat up properly to cut off at 155°F. Based on the information that has been provided, there is an airflow issue which can be from the blower wheel or from the ventilation being clogged up. Read More...
Susan May 05, 2019 for Model Number 3406708 How do you swap whirlpool dryer timer part number 3406708 with 3976576A. There are 4 extra wires left on 3406708. Where do they go on 3976576A?
1 Answer Susan, For a proper diagnosis, we would need you to please verify the model number from the units' I.D. tag since it will not come up for us as a valid model number. Read More...
Matt February 08, 2018 for Model Number 110.66962501 The heating element turns on right away when I start the dryer and turns off after 30-45 seconds. It then comes back on every 3-5 minutes for 30-45 seconds, the dryer never heats up as the heating element won't stay on. I have checked Voltage at outlet 120V on left, 120V on right, 240V together. Same test at the terminal block on Dryer and same result, Tested Ok. Checked continuity on Motor Switch, Tested Ok. Tested Resistance on Timer Assembly, Tested Ok. Tested Resistance on Heater Element, Tested 10.2 Ohms, Tested Ok. Tested all 4 T-Stats continuity and resistance, Tested Ok. Just for Fun I replaced all 4 T-Stats, cleaned the entire casing of the machine. Also cleaned the exhaust duct, checked for obstructions, and left exhaust pipe off during testing. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Matt, This can be caused by an electrically stressed, (failing), thermostat, a poor connection, or a failing contact in the motor or timer. I would begin with replacing the thermostats, WP3387134, and WP3390291. The thermal fuse and thermal cutout would not need to be replaced since, if they open, they will not reset which would cause you to just not have any heater ever. Read More...
Chris August 19, 2017 for Model Number WED4616FW0 I took the back off the timer and one of the arms came out I didn't see where from its got the number 14 on it and the model number is wed4616fw can some e help me please
1 Answer Chris, You don't have many options, the best being to replace the timer WPW10436303 / WPW10436303. Most manufacturers don't supply the individual parts for a timer(now a days). You can also research the internet for timer repair companies such as [www.circuitboardmedics.com], [www.corecentricsolutions.com], [allbrandsappliancepartsrepair], [www.generaltimerepairs.com]. It may take a while to send and receive the timer, for the repair/remanufacture. Read More...
Kerry July 20, 2017 for Model Number 11069822800 Dryer will not start, it only clicks softly when you press start. It worked fine, I unloaded it and put a new load in, and nothing happened. I've been told that this sounds like a timer issue, could it be? My thoughts were the start switch or motor.
1 Answer Hello Kerry. You will need to check for a bad door switch, blown thermal fuse, or broke belt. 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...
Mike December 13, 2016 for Model Number 11060912990 Kenmore electric dryer will not stop. Heats fine, timer moves thru cycles but dryer does not stop until the door is opened.
1 Answer Hello Mike, This can be a stuck push-to-start switch WP3395385 or a stuck centrifugal switch in the motor assembly 279787. The push-to-start switch can be tested with an ohm-meter. It should read open, (no connection), until the switch is activated when it should read no resistance, (0 resistance). Read More...
Mark October 02, 2016 Kenmore dryer, when set on timed drying, shuts off after 10 minutes. Works fine on sensing setting. Works fine otherwise.