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Model: TEDS840PQ0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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AndyK		#1 Posted : Wednesday, December 10, 2008 3:10:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2008(UTC) Posts: 1		I have no heat coming out on otherwise good working dryer. I pulled the heating element, which looks fine other than discolored area on plate. Can I check it for continuity? Do I automatically just replace this element or check other sources for problems (such as thermostats and fuses)?


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libertyappl		#2 Posted : Wednesday, December 10, 2008 3:12:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		Check for continuity on the element and the thermostats. The most common problem is the thermal cut off part # 279816 (Part Details - WHIRLPOOL Thermal cut-off for dryer heating element 309 degrees (includes high-limit thermostat), part number: 279816) Nat


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