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ray2  
#1 Posted : Friday, May 13, 2011 7:10:58 AM(UTC)
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I have a whirlpool model GEW9200LW1 it will not heatup. The element is good ,there are 2 sensors on housing duct,that Whirlpool calls Thermal cut-off high limit thermostat, and thermal fuse kit. One of these has conintunity the other doesn't .Could this be my problem. The replacement part #is279973
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#2 Posted : Saturday, May 14, 2011 2:50:03 AM(UTC)
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Here are your parts
Replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL GEW9200LW1 Electric Dryer | AppliancePartsPros.com

See the attachment for the tech sheet.

Yes the blown one is causing no heat but may also be a symptom of another problem.

Check the heating coil.
Unplug the unit and both wires to the coil.
Check it with a meter, should be around 8 to 12 ohms.
Then check from each side of the coil to the case/frame, both should be infinite ohms (open). If not the coil may have sagged or broken and is touching the case. This can cause it to run on high and the thermostats cannot regulate it so the thermal cut-off/fuse blows.

The hi-limit should have regulated the temperature so the fuse did not blow, that is why there is a new one with the thermal cut-off/fuse.
Note: That unless there is another problem in the unit the hi-limit should never have to open. It is just a safety device with the fuse being a backup safety device.

Just in case it is not a grounded element.
With all the below the high limit will also have to be replaced.
Check that the belt is OK.
Check the seals (drum etc) in the unit. The air is pulled over the heating coils, through the drum and pushed out the exhaust. So any large seal leak will pull in room air and the cycling thermostat on the blower will run the unit hot.
Check that the lint filter is not coated with fabric softener residue which greatly reduces air flow.
Check/clean your vent system.
Check/clean the blower wheel.
Check the thermistor resistance.
Check the heater relay contacts with the unit off and unplugged they should be open. It's contacts may not be opening (welded shut).
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