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Model: DRB1555RALWH Brand: -other- Age: More than 10 years
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Tex Red  
#1 Posted : Saturday, March 26, 2011 12:12:32 PM(UTC)
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I am having a hard time figuring out why this dryer isn't heating. Here is what I have done and found so far:

L1 = 110
L2 = 110
Across both = 220

Red wire (L1) at timer = 110
Yellow wire at timer = 110 when dryer is started
Brown wires (2) at timer = 110

With the dryer running I get 110 at both thermostats, and at the three element connections. When I try to test the element connections across each other I don't get anything. I also don't get a reading at the door switch or the safety switch.

When I do a continuity test I get zero (or near zero) on both thermostats, the door switch and the safety switch. The elements give me a reading around 20. And the timer drive motor gives me a reading of 1996

I hope that makes sense. Any thoughts on what's wrong? I appreciate any help y'all could offer.
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Tex Red  
#2 Posted : Sunday, March 27, 2011 11:17:47 AM(UTC)
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Bump ... Any thoughts any one?
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Tex Red  
#3 Posted : Monday, March 28, 2011 1:47:39 PM(UTC)
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Bump ... Again ... Anyone have any thoughts about what the problem could be?
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sidfink43  
#4 Posted : Wednesday, March 30, 2011 3:35:09 PM(UTC)
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You should not be testing the thermostats or anything else with the dryer running. Disconnect it for all testing.

Wherever you have no continuity across a thermostat, there is your problem.
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