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:cool: I have a 5 year old Whirlpool Duet electric dryer that functions in all aspects except one. It doesn't warm the air to a temperature high enough to dry clothes. What diagnostics approach do you recommend? What sequence of parts should be replaced?
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Here are your parts Model SearchHere is a tech sheet Note it is for an LW1 https://www.servicematters.com/d...0Sheet%20-%208541833.pdfAnd a service manual https://secured.whirlpoo...64beaa/$FILE/Duetdry.pdfI would try different settings to see if that improves drying. Often what seems like a dryer problem is an air flow problem so try the below. Undo the dryer from the exhaust Run a load If the load dries correctly then you have a vent problem. Clean/check the vent system. Make sure the outside louvers open fully. If you do not want lint in the house. Take a pair of pantyhose, put one leg into the other and attach this to the dryer exhaust. Leave enough room behind the dryer so it can blow out like a windsock. Run a load. Both the above will allow you to check the air flow and temp. Also the above is NOT recommended for a gas dryer due to possible carbon monoxide problems. |
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Thanks for the insight. I got around to a dismantle, bought an ohm meter and discovered by heating coil had gone bad. I've ordered the part and await delivery.
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