This is a high limit thermostat that monitors the temperature inside the dryer's heating chamber and shuts off the heating element if temperatures exceed a safe threshold. It serves as a safety device to prevent overheating and potential fire hazards. Replace this thermostat if your dryer is not heating at all, shuts off prematurely, or if a multimeter test shows no continuity through the thermostat.
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20 year old Whirlpool dryer would stop mid cycle. Jonathan S. • Alexandria , VA • August 29, 2020
I don't have a multimeter so couldn't check all voltages or resistances on suspect parts. I assumed it had to be the two thermostat units - the thermostat or the dryer cycling thermostat. These were not expensive parts so ordered both and installed both. Very easy to remove back panel and replace with the new parts, making sure the OEM numbers were the same. Put back panel on, plugged back in and it fired right up - time will tell if these were the culprits. Not much left electronics wise on...
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