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Cpita  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, January 15, 2013 11:28:55 AM(UTC)
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Bought this used and doesn't get very hot. A local repair shop said it could be the heating element and/or the thermostat.I've looked on youtube so I'm sure I can change out the parts myself. What should I do?
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, January 16, 2013 2:01:53 AM(UTC)
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Here are your parts
Parts for Whirlpool LER3624PQ1 Dryer - AppliancePartsPros.com
If you click on a part's picture a new page will open often with more info about it.

See the attachment for the wiring diagram.

I would check the heating element first.

Unplug the unit and both wires to the coil.
Check it with a meter, should be around 8 to 12 ohms.
Then check from each side of the coil to the case/frame, both should be infinite ohms (open). If not the coil may have sagged or broken and is touching the case. This can cause it to run on low.

If you do not own a meter, I would suggest you purchase a one. You can get a decent digital multimeter for under $20.00. You do not need fancy though it is nice if the leads are a couple feet long.
If it saves ordering one unnecessary part it has paid for itself and you end up owning a useful tool.
Most places will not let you return electrical parts so if you order it, you own it.
A couple things to watch when measuring ohms and continuity
1. Always remove power from the machine otherwise you could blow your meter.
2. Always disconnect at least one side of any device you are checking. This eliminates the possibility of measuring an alternate/parallel circuit path.
3. When checking for closed contacts and continuity use the lowest scale (Usually 200 ohms). Then try higher scales. This scale is 0 to 200 ohms so if the device you are measuring is 300 ohms this scale would show an open circuit which it is not, you are just measuring outside the scale's dynamic range.
4. When you start always short the meter leads together. This will tell you that the meter is working and if there is any 0 offset.

There is a good STICKY at the start of this forum about it's use.
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