Hello. My dryer stopped working about a week ago.

I have checked many of the common problems (thermal fuse, door switch, power cord, home power to outlet)...and everything checks good.

I found a resistor (part# 3388706) mounted near the start button. This part has been replaced by part #AP3094277, manufacturer's part #279872.

When I check the resistance between the resistors two terminals on my volt/ohm meter...I get "infinite/infinity" resistance.

Since this part is a resistor, I understand that there should be some resistance, just not infinite resistance!

So two questions:

1. Any idea what should be the proper resistance reading for this part?
2. If this part is defective/broke...would it keep the dryer from starting?

Thanks,

- Nick

Pegi,

Thanks for your reply. I have:

- power at the outlet
- wall plug to cord is fine
- terminal block is fine
- thermal fuse is good
- door switch is fine

I have not checked the voltage into/out of the motor, or the start switch.

As far as checking the start switch...shouldn't I be able to "jump" two of the wires on the start switch to see if the dryer starts...thus confirming that the start switch is good/bad?

Regarding the resistor in my initial posting. I get "infinity" when checking it's resistance. This doesn't sound right. Since it is a resistor, it should have some resistance...but not "infinity". Any thoughts on this?

Thanks,

- Nick