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Model: YWET3300SQ1 Brand: Whirlpool Age: 1 - 5 years
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yalda  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, July 31, 2012 3:36:51 PM(UTC)
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Dryer switch does not stay on.. As soon as you let go it stops working. I have replaced the control switch, part number 3404233, it worked for one day and the same problem came back.. is the problem with some place else?

Here is the link for the parts and their numbers:
Washer/dryer control panel replacement parts for Whirlpool YWET3300SQ1 WASHER/DRYER LAUNDRY SYSTEM | AppliancePartsPros.com
Page 13 item number 16 is what i have replaced twice.

Please help..
thnx
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Simon / APP Team  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, August 1, 2012 12:32:57 PM(UTC)
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Hi.

Tape the door switch in and while pushing the start switch turn the drum. If the dryer starts - replace the motor.

The motor Part number: 279811
Part number: 279811


Thank you. Post the results.

Simon.
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yalda  
#3 Posted : Wednesday, August 1, 2012 4:09:17 PM(UTC)
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Hi,
Thank you very much for the reply. However, since i am not very handy, can u tell me how hard it is to change the motor? where is the motor in these stackable units?

or can u direct me to a link that would explain the "how to" of changing the motor?

thnx again
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Simon / APP Team  
#4 Posted : Wednesday, August 1, 2012 9:13:32 PM(UTC)
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Hi.

Did you run the test I suggested? May be it's not the motor.

Simon.
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yalda  
#5 Posted : Thursday, August 2, 2012 8:35:46 AM(UTC)
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hi,
no i havnt yet. I will do that and let you know the result.
thnx
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yalda  
#6 Posted : Tuesday, August 7, 2012 8:14:48 AM(UTC)
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hi,
so i did the test your suggested. When the door switch is taped, and the start button is pressed while turning the drum, the dryer is still as it was before. it starts but as soon as you let go of button it shuts off. i did the test few times, in different order, such as turning the drum and giving it momentum before pressing the start button, but it didn't change anything in its performance.

I am wondering if the problem could be the main dryer timer switch, AP426348, could it be??
thnx
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Gene  
#7 Posted : Tuesday, August 7, 2012 12:58:44 PM(UTC)
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Just to add my 2 cents...

Moist likely the problem is a bad motor windings. The correction is to replace the motor. The instructions are attached to the reply. If you do not feel comfortable to do this job it might be better to hire a pro to do it for you.

- The motor Part number: AP3094242
Part number: AP3094242

Gene.
File Attachment(s):
Thin Twin dryerr - Front panel removal.doc (175kb) downloaded 2 time(s).
Thin Twin dryer - Drive Motor Access.doc (109kb) downloaded 2 time(s).
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