J B Freeport , FL September 19, 2014 No heat in dryer Changed parts Read More... 66 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Randal B Lynnwood , WA April 12, 2014 Appliance: Whirlpool Dryer LE5700XSW0 Dryer wouldn't heat My dryer wouldn't heat (even though it would turn on and spin). I took back panel off and saw that the high-limit thermostat was burned out (one of the terminals was burnt off). Two screws to put new thermostat in, dryer works fine now! Quick, easy fix. I spent most of the time cleaning lint out of the blower box while I had the rear panel off. Read More... 24 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Harry T New Orleans , LA June 12, 2014 Thermostat went out Replace old thermostat with new one everything working fine. thank you Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Matthew B South Hutchinson , KS December 16, 2015 Dryer would not heat Ordered 3 parts and everything works great. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Glenn B Sandy Hook , CT March 11, 2016 Appliance: Model WHIRLPOOL GEW9868KQ0 E1 repeatedly clothes not fully dired using sensor Unplugged electric dryer. Replaced thermistor, thermostat and thermal cutoff. Need to take care - scraped skin off on sharp sheet metal. Took about an hour in total; hard to reach 1/4" sheet metal screws holding in components, but basically very simple. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set