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mwmurphy  
#1 Posted : 16 years ago
mwmurphy

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Hello,

Dryer starts and heats for a few minutes then shuts down and attempts to fire up, on and off. I've check the thermostats all read .4 (digital multi set at 200). per some of the past post i've read I should replace the coils and will order them. My question is : The blower housing was actually melted near the blower. I replaced the housing and the attached thermostat and was wondering what would cause the machine to overheat enough to melt the housing.
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kayakcrzy  
#2 Posted : 16 years ago
kayakcrzy

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A clogged vent to the outside, or on that model if you remove the front, on the bottom of the front, is the blower housing. They are notorious for clogging up, causing an air flow problem, which in turn causes the dryer to overheat, because the air flow is not escaping. Oh, I also agree on changing the coils on the gas valve. Tom ApplianceEducator.com
mwmurphy  
#3 Posted : 16 years ago
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Thanks for your answer.
kayakcrzy  
#4 Posted : 16 years ago
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Glad to help. let me know how it goes. Tom ApplianceEducator.com
mwmurphy  
#5 Posted : 16 years ago
mwmurphy

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Thanks for your help. Up and running fine after replacing coils.
kayakcrzy  
#6 Posted : 16 years ago
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Good Job!!! Now that is the way to save the cash. Tom ApplianceEducator.com
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