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Hi all. I recently had my dryer not work at all. Figured out it was the thermal cut off fuse. I replaced that, along with the thermostats as the dryer was taking 2 cycles to dry a load. Everything was working great until today. Now after a cycle it isn't remotely dry.
I ran the dryer with the door open so I could see the heating element through the back off the dryer. It comes on for about 40 seconds then shuts off for about 3.5 to 4 minutes. It seems like it should cycle or stay on longer.
I'm thinking heating element is the problem but would it come on at all if it were bad?
The lint screen and vent are clean btw :)
Thanks for any help.
Dave
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Replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL LER4634EQ0 ELECTRIC DRYER | AppliancePartsPros.com[COLOR="DarkRed"]I ran the dryer with the door open[/COLOR] This is not a very good test because with the door open there is no air flow over the heating coils so it overheats and the hi-limit shuts it off. I would try the following just to be sure that it i9s not a vent problem. Unplug the unit and disconnect it from the vent system. Now try a run. If it now dries OK odds are the vent system needs checking/cleaning. Be sure to check that the louvers on the outside of the house open correctly. If you do not want any lint in the house. Take a pair of pantyhose. Put one leg into the other and then attach this to the dryer's vent. Leave enough room so the pantyhose can balloon out like a windsock. Both the above will let you check the temperature and the air flow. Note: The above is not recommended for gas dryers due to carbon monoxide concerns. Check/clean the blower wheel. |
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