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I have a Whirlpool dryer. Dried 2 loads this morning and went to start another load and when I set the timer. You could hear it ticking but when I pushed the start button, it would click but not start. Do I need to replace the start button or something else?
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Hi Dwaine, The first thing I would do is check for continuity the thermal fuse (#59 on the diagram). If this fuse is open, it has to be replaced together with the cycling thermostat (#42), and the vent line has to be cleaned. - The thermal fuse Part number: AP3133489
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Hi Gene,
I have the same model dryer and just discovered that the drum spins but has no heat. I'm trying to check continuity of the thermal fuse, but I can't figure out how to remove the back of the dryer to get at it. Any suggestions?
TIA,
Dan V.
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Actually, now that I'm looking closer at it, I think the back panel is non-removable. Not sure at this point how to go about checking thermal fuse continuity.
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You have to remove the toe panel (#61 on the diagram) and the lint screen housing (#45 on the diagram). The thermal fuse is shown as #59. Gene.
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Gene,
Thanks for the reply. I've already determined that the fuse is not the issue. I tested that, the thermal cut off and high-limit thermostat and all checked out. The heating element was not testing well on my meter, so I pulled the canister and slid it out. It turns out the heating element has a broken wire. I ordered the new part from APP today.
As soon as it arrives, I'll install it and post back with the result.
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You guys are awesome! My new element arrived this morning. Overnight, even though I paid for standard ground shipping. Took me about 10 minutes to install and now all is well!
Thanks again for being here!
Dan V.
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