Dryer Repair

chrisski26 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-21-2013, 11:35 AM

My Whirlpool gas dryer has the option of having low, medium, or high heat; however, it seems to only run high heat during the dry cycle, despite whether it's on low, medium or high. The gas flame never kicks off!!!!

My first thought is the control switch, can anyone recommend how to check? Another thought is the cycling thermostat...

Any thoughts????

Gene · #2 (**permalink**) 03-21-2013, 04:42 PM

Hello,

I would replace the cycling thermostat and the thermostat heater (under the cycling thermostat).

- The cycling thermostat Part number: 694674

- The thermostat heater Part number: 61894

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Parts for Whirlpool LG5801XPW0 Dryer - AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

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Dryer Repair

My Whirlpool gas dryer has the option of having low, medium, or high heat; however, it seems to only run