This is a thermistor, also known as a dryer thermistor. The thermistor is attached to the blower housing, it will help regulate and oversee the temperature within the dryer. The most common symptom of needing a new thermistor is the dryer cycle not working. Before installing this part, you should disconnect your dryer from its power sourc...Read moree. We also recommend you wear work gloves to protect your hands during this installation. To make this repair, the tools you will need include a multi-screwdriver, a Phillips head bit, and a flat-head bit.
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Dryer giving a HC code.
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Tim from Madison, TN
Really Easy
1- 2 hours
Screw drivers
A month prior to this repair, I took the dryer apart, cleaned the clogged lint out, and replaced the thermistor with a cheap aftermarket part. It lasted a month. Bought this more expensive OEM thermistor, hopefully of a better quality. Realized that I could have gotten to the thermistor from the back by simply removing the vent pipe an
... Read mored carefully reaching through the vent pipe hole to take out the thermistor. Did that this time instead of taking everything apart. Also bought an updated lint screen (aftermarket part). It has better mesh although it doesn't fit quite as perfectly as the original. So we'll see if the OEM thermistor lasts longer. The repair time was mostly spent moving the washer and dryer within a fairly small laundry room. The air lifter really helps.
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Gas dryer was not heating adequately
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pamela from CORP CHRISTI, TX
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
I originally called a repair person to come out but that was a total waste of time and money. He removed the front of the dryer claimed there was a dryer sheet causing the problem and put it back together. Never again! I watched a youtube video for step by step instructions on how to take the dryer apart. I took the fron
... Read moret door of the dryer off, removed the filter cover and the dryer drum & belt. Removing this was simple and allowed me to see everything I was working on. With the new part in hand, I removed one wire at a time from the non working heat sensor and connected it to the new part. That way I was sure I had the right connections. I then removed the thermostat making sure to put the new one back in place exactly as the old one. I then put the drum back in place with the belt securely fastened. I put the cover back on the lint filter and placed the dryer door back on securing it in place. The dryer is now working perfectly. It takes longer to take the dryer apart than to replace the old parts.
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The dryer shut itself off and displayed error code TO
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Leslie from Frederick, MD
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
Took off the back of the dryer and replaced the thermistor. A $7 part that would have been a couple hundred dollars if we had to call a repairman.