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Model: WHIRLPOOL DUET DRYER GEW9200LL1	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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nlcinc		#1 Posted : Wednesday, December 22, 2010 5:11:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/22/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		My dryer has stopped heating. I just replaced the thermal fuse, but it was not the problem. I used a digital meter and tested all connectors. They all showed activity but the heating element. I am not sure if I am testing continuity correctly though. I placed on the 200 on the ohms section. When I thouched the thermastat it showed .4. Thanks


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denman		#2 Posted : Wednesday, December 22, 2010 11:48:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC) Posts: 19,638 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)		Here are your parts Replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL GEW9200LL1 Electric Dryer \| AppliancePartsPros.com Sounds like you are testing the parts correctly and the heater is shot. If the heater was good it should measure about 10 ohms. A couple points when measuring ohms. 1. Remove the connection/wire to at least one side of any part you are measuring. This prevents you from reading an alternate/parallel circuit path. 2. When you start it is a good idea to short the meter leads together. This shows that the meter actually works and if there is a 0 offset.
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nlcinc		#3 Posted : Thursday, December 23, 2010 5:47:16 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/22/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		Thank you. I have ordered a new element and will hope for the best.


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