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Model: LG6151XSWO Brand: Whirlpool Age: More than 10 years
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bnhandyman19  
#1 Posted : Saturday, November 23, 2013 2:35:57 PM(UTC)
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Working on a Whirlpool gas dryer, so far tested Flame
Sensor(ok, per website test instructions), tested both gas valve coils(both within resistance ranges on all terminals per website), tested igniter(at very low end of range 63ohms)- replaced the igniter so far because most common problem. Still only have have Dryer Drive Motor functioning on all settings, nothing else happens. Any suggestions on what to test next? Thank you.
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Appliance Ninja  
#2 Posted : Saturday, November 23, 2013 2:58:37 PM(UTC)
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If you remove the rear access panel from the dryer, you will see a small, white, rectangular fuse near where the air blows out. It will have two wires going to it. With the dryer unplugged, remove those wires and test that fuse for continuity. If it has no continuity, it is faulty and will need to be replaced. That fuse is pictured and available below. Let me know what you find. You can tape those wires together to verify it as the only failure if you find it open, but do not run the dryer long with the fuse bypassed.

Whirlpool 3392519 Dryer Thermal Fuse - AppliancePartsPros.com
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bnhandyman19  
#3 Posted : Saturday, November 23, 2013 3:43:16 PM(UTC)
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Thank you so much, testing the dryer thermal fuse(open), jumpering it temporarily allows system to ignite and gas to flow. Ordering new thermal fuse.
Thanks again!:)
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Appliance Ninja  
#4 Posted : Saturday, November 23, 2013 3:50:28 PM(UTC)
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Excellent! Be sure to check the venting system, that is usually what causes those to open, poor air flow.
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