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dryer gets way to hot almost caught fire one time .... thermostat or thermal cut off bad?
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Here are your parts Replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL REX6634PQ0 | AppliancePartsPros.comHere is the wiring diagram http://www.servicematters.com/d...0Sheet%20-%208528187.pdf thermostat or thermal cut off bad? Will not be the thermal cutoff as this is like a fuse so if it blows, it has to be replaced. Could be the operating thermostat. If you have no control over the heat it could be a grounded element re: the element has sagged or broken and is touching the case. Unplug the unit. Disconnect both wires going to the element. Measure the element, should be around 10 ohms. Then measure from each heater connector to the case/frame, both should be open (infinite ohms) Sometimes you can see the problem by inspecting the element. Also may just be that your vent system is dirty or the outside louvers are not opening. Vent Check 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. |
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