Repair Story - Timer won't advance for auto-sensing cycles. Low Heat.
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Timer won't advance for auto-sensing cycles. Low Heat.
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Overall Rating:
Very Helpful
Rated By:
7 Customers
Posted By:
Mark From West Chester, PA
Posted:
11/25/2007 10:04:46 AM
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Appliance Repaired:
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Amana
Dryer
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Age Of Appliance:
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5 - 10 years
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First I unplugged the dryer from the wall outlet. Then, removed the access panel in the lower front (held on by 2 screws near the floor). Then, I removed the black plastic air duct (held by 3 screws) in front of the blower. Then, with a Sharpie marker, next to each wire terminal lug, I labeled on the chassis the COLOR of each wire where it plugs on to a terminal lug (for proper wiring re-assembly later). Then, thru the lower front, I reached into the lower left rear of the dryer to remove the heating element assembly from its metal duct (held by 3 or 4 screws) - it slides down a bit, then it is easily removable. I layed the element on the floor in front of the dryer - all wiring still intact. Then, using the NEW HEATING ELEMENT and SENSORS ordered, I assembled them to match the original, re-using screws off of the old unit - and moving the wiring one-by-one from the original to the new assembly. I then installed the new heating element assembly into the duct at the lower rear of the dryer. I then replaced the 2 sensors on the front metal panel of blower housing, with new parts from my order, re-using the original wiring and screws. Then I re-installed the black plastic duct onto the front of the blower. Then, on the top of the dryer, I dissassembled the control panel from the rear, by removing 5 screws. I then found the resistor mounted on the back of the timer, and replaced it with the new one. Since the new resistor did not come with terminal lugs crimped on its wires, I had to cut the terminal lugs off of the original resistor and solder them onto the new resistor. I then reassembled the control panel. I then plugged the dryer back into the wall outlet and did a test run with no clothes. IT WORKED !! Then I reinstalled the lower front access panel and ran the dryer with wet clothes. IT WORKED !!
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Really easy |
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30 - 60 mins |
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Parts Used in this Repair
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Light Bulb (Now subbed to Light Bulb)
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The part 'Light Bulb' that Mark From West Chester, PA used in this story is now subbed to part Light Bulb This appliance light bulb is two inches long.
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High Limit Thermal Fuse (Now subbed to High Limit Thermal Fuse)
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The part 'High Limit Thermal Fuse' that Mark From West Chester, PA used in this story is now subbed to part High Limit Thermal Fuse Meant as a backup to a high limit thermostat, this fuse is typically set to trip at a higher temperature than that of a high limit thermostat. This is a one time use fuse, so when it does trip, you do need to replace it. It's letting you know that something is wrong with your dryer.
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Heating Element (Orange Dot) (Now subbed to HEATER ELEMENT)
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The part 'Heating Element (Orange Dot)' that Mark From West Chester, PA used in this story is now subbed to part HEATER ELEMENT This orange dot heating element replaces those elements with an orange dot on the element flange. It carries 240 volts.
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Cycling Thermostat (Limit: 153-15) (Now subbed to THERMOSTAT)
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The part 'Cycling Thermostat (Limit: 153-15)' that Mark From West Chester, PA used in this story is now subbed to part THERMOSTAT This cycling thermostat has a limit of 153 degrees Fahrenheit and a differential of 15 degrees. This means that with this thermostat, your dryer's heating element will cut out at 153 degrees Fahrenheit and cycle back on when the dryer's internal temperature drops by 15 degrees.
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