[verruckt]

I have a Whirlpool dryer model LE5800XMM1 that I've owned for about 13 years. It no longer heats up. About two years ago it wouldn't heat up, and it turned out to be the heating element. Replaced that and life was good. Now same problem. Only this time the element tests fine for continuity. The high limit thermostat also tests good for continuity. Dryer has plenty of voltage going to it, and the timer is working. Dryer will shut off when the time runs out. Anyone have any ideas I can try?

[kayakcrzy]

Check the thermal fuse on top of the heater housing, make sure you take 1 wire off of it, and check it on ohms. Of course make sure the unit is unplugged. If that is good check the voltage to the back of the dryer where the cord comes in. You should read 240 volts accross the line. If you need me you can reach me at my web site at ApplianceEducator.com Tom

[verruckt]

Originally Posted by kayakcrzy

Check the thermal fuse on top of the heater housing, make sure you take 1 wire off of it, and check it on ohms. Of course make sure the unit is unplugged. If that is good check the voltage to the back of the dryer where the cord comes in. You should read 240 volts accross the line. If you need me you can reach me at my web site at ApplianceEducator.com Tom

I looked around, but could not find a diagram that showed the location of that fuse for my model. As a matter of fact, i couldn't find ANY diagrams for my model. Even just a general location would be ok. Is it up with the timer and switches? Or down by the heating element? I didn't get into the area where the timers and switches are. But when taking out the heating element and looking around, i did not see anything looking like a fuse or fusible link.

[kayakcrzy]

I rechecked the model # you gave us and it does not come up. Take another look. Tom

[verruckt]

Originally Posted by kayakcrzy

I rechecked the model # you gave us and it does not come up. Take another look. Tom

Behind the door it says LE5800XMM1. On the manual it says LE5800XM. I've had them worked on before. Apparently they wrere not too awful common, so the repairman said. They are super capacity, and pewter colored. But all the parts that I've had to buy so far, have been common and easily found.

[verruckt]

Anyone?? getting desperate now.

[kayakcrzy]

I have to run, but if you hit my web site, and give me all the info, I will answer your question, I have to run. Tom ApplianceEducator.com

[misterfixall]

check themal fuse on bulkhead above cycling thermostat =and check cycling thermostat ,with wiring diagram showing contacts of timer set on time cycle use meter with dry off +unplugged see if contacts for heater are closed

[glen65]

Originally Posted by verruckt

Anyone?? getting desperate now.

Before going any further you need to check
the main source voltage going to the dryer.
Pull off the cover that covers up the 3 pin terminal
block where the cord is connected to. Check to see
if any of the wires going to the terminal block are burnt.
Then set your meter to check AC volts and "carefully" measure
the voltage between the three terminals. You should
get 240 between the outer two and 120 between the
center and both of the outer ones. If you don’t then
you could have a problem with the outlet in which
you would need to call an electrician.

[verruckt]

Originally Posted by misterfixall

check themal fuse on bulkhead above cycling thermostat =and check cycling thermostat ,with wiring diagram showing contacts of timer set on time cycle use meter with dry off +unplugged see if contacts for heater are closed

This thermal fuse; is it connected to the timer? I have pretty much disassembled this dryer and that is the only fuse I can find. I tested it for continuity, but it has none. Could this be my culprit? Unfortunately it has no part number on it.