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Model: WGD5540SQ0 Brand: Whirlpool Age: 1 - 5 years
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shannonsjackson  
#1 Posted : Monday, November 26, 2012 3:18:47 PM(UTC)
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The dryer will not heat. I can turn it on and the drum spins. Nothing else happens. No click or any other sound. The drum will just spin.
I have replaced the solenoids, ignitor and the flame sensor. Still a no go. The ignitor does not glow at any time.
Is it something in the controls on top? Help :(
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Simon / APP Team  
#2 Posted : Monday, November 26, 2012 4:12:21 PM(UTC)
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Hi.

Most likely it's a blown thermal fuse (#7 on the diagram)

Part number: 3392519
Part number: 3392519


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Post the results.

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shannonsjackson  
#3 Posted : Monday, November 26, 2012 6:42:55 PM(UTC)
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The thermal fuse was bad, no continuity. Found a local shop that was open late and picked up a new one. Installed and everything is working!
As I think back on why this might have occurred, I think the dryer vent was probably smashed (it is one of the soft foil ones). I placed a piece of a 2X4 on the floor behind the dryer so the wife can't accidentally push it back too far again.

Thanks Simon!
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Simon / APP Team  
#4 Posted : Monday, November 26, 2012 8:29:07 PM(UTC)
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Hi.

You are welcome.
And you are correct - the restriction in the air flow will cause the fuse to blow.

Simon.
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