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jtowntbo5@yahoo.com		#1 Posted : Monday, March 9, 2009 1:34:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 18		What is the normal temperature for any electric dryer? When should you be concerned with the temperature? Does it vary by brand?
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Drags1998		#2 Posted : Monday, March 9, 2009 1:44:49 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/7/2008(UTC) Posts: 750		Most new dryers run ABOUT 135-150 degrees at the outlet, some of the older ones ran as hot as 165degrees. This is NO vent hose, NO cloths!!!! If its over these # replace the CYCLING THERMOSTAT!!!!!:)
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jtowntbo5@yahoo.com		#3 Posted : Tuesday, March 10, 2009 5:19:12 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 18		So, if I'm running about a 5 year old amana, and it's at about 180 and cycling down to 130 the cycling thermostat is faulty?
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Drags1998		#4 Posted : Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:51:57 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/7/2008(UTC) Posts: 750		If its 180, your very close to having a FIRE!!!!!!!!! If the airflow is good and your sure the vent is clear, then replace the thermostat.:)
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jtowntbo5@yahoo.com		#5 Posted : Saturday, March 14, 2009 7:33:41 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 18		The element for the dryer is at 10 ohms, is that the right amount?
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Drags1998		#6 Posted : Saturday, March 14, 2009 11:07:30 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/7/2008(UTC) Posts: 750		I believe so. check the cycling thermostat, It should limit the heat to about 150 or less!!!!!
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