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Model: WED5600SQ0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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nurse_amy1@live.com		#1 Posted : Thursday, October 16, 2014 1:02:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/16/2014(UTC) Posts: 2		We just replaced the heating element (two coils were melted in half) and the thermostat attached to the side of it. Dryer is running way too hot. What else could be wrong? The temperature doesn't change when we change the temp setting on the front.


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fairbank56		#2 Posted : Thursday, October 16, 2014 1:12:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 10/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 3,806 Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Have you checked ALL internal/external ductwork for excessive lint buildup? This includes inside the blower housing and lint chute. Make sure the blower wheel is not slipping on the motor shaft. Eric


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nurse_amy1@live.com		#3 Posted : Thursday, October 16, 2014 5:05:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/16/2014(UTC) Posts: 2		Eric, We cleaned out all the air ducts. The blower wheel does not look like it is slipping. Any other suggestions? Amy


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fairbank56		#4 Posted : Friday, October 17, 2014 12:27:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 10/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 3,806 Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Then, it sounds like the cycling thermostat is not working properly. Whirlpool 3387134 Dryer Cycling Thermostat - AppliancePartsPros.com Eric


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