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MichaelN  
#1 Posted : Monday, September 22, 2008 4:34:07 PM(UTC)
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I've checked the following for continuity:
Thermistor (highest reading at 9K Ohms, at 70 degrees)
Heating coil 10.5 Ohms
Thermistor
Thermal fuse
Thermal cut-off
Power cord to inside control panel
Outlet is 3 prong and tests 110 volts output on each pair.
Your ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Michael
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iamigor5@yahoo.com  
#2 Posted : Monday, September 22, 2008 4:39:57 PM(UTC)
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dont see your model can you recheck??
MichaelN  
#3 Posted : Monday, September 22, 2008 4:48:23 PM(UTC)
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The parts inside the dryer are Whirlpool. The retailer's website does list this model.

Michael
iamigor5@yahoo.com  
#4 Posted : Monday, September 22, 2008 4:58:46 PM(UTC)
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the one other thing right off would be heater relay located in the console of dryer part number 3405281 if all else looks good thats normally the problem
libertyappl  
#5 Posted : Monday, September 22, 2008 6:32:58 PM(UTC)
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Test the element, thermal cutoffs and thermostat fix for continuity, without wire leads on. That will tell you which part(s) are bad.
Nat
MichaelN  
#6 Posted : Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:33:09 AM(UTC)
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Nat, I appreciate your advice to check components with all wires disconnected, but that was how I checked them. I realize that some may not know to do it that way.
Iamigor, you are absolutely right!
I checked the heater relay and, sure enough, it was open between all 4 terminals.
Would it do any damage to any other components, if I swapped the heater relay with the motor relay (same parts) and held the on switch in, so loads of clothes can be dried, until a new part is obtained?

Thanks again. Your excellent advice is greatly appreciated.
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