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The heating element (Flat Can Heating Element 5400W, Heating Element, Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element, Dryer Heating Element) provides heat to the dryer. It is metal and measures 10.5 inches long, 7.5...
This thermostat (Dryer Operating Thermostat, Dryer Cycling Thermostat, Cycling Thermostat, Dryer Thermostat) is used to maintain a temperature of 155 degrees in the dryer drum. The internal bias heate...
This dryer door switch is a simple on/off switch mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open, and operates the drum light. White in color and 6.5 inches long, this OEM swit...
The thermal cut-off (Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit, Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Kit) prevents the dryer from overheating when the dryer high limit thermostat fails in a closed circuit condition. This part ...
The drum support roller kit (Dryer Repair Kit) allows the dryer to tumble properly by supporting the drum cylinder. The idler pulley provides the tension required for a multi-ribbed belt. The belt att...
The drum support roller kit allows the dryer to tumble properly by supporting the drum cylinder. The kit includes two drum rollers, four tri-rings, and one palnut (or retaining washer). The kit does n...
A dryer high-limit thermostat (High Limit Thermostat, Hi-Limit Thermostat, Dryer High-Limit Thermostat) is a switch that is actuated by temperature change. This high limit thermostat acts as a safety ...
This manufacturer-certified dryer lint filter is used to collect lint during the dryer cycle, to prevent damage to the machine and to prevent lint from sticking to clothes. This model comes in white a...
If you notice that your dryer is noisy or will not tumble, you may need to replace the tri ring. This part is triangular, and is less than an inch in size. Tri rings can be found both on the idler pul...
If your washer shakes or vibrates loudly when it reaches its max speed, check that the leveling legs are even. To ensure that the washer is firmly on the ground using all four legs, adjust the legs so...
This OEM drive motor is designed to operate the drum in electric and gas dryers by turning the drive belt, enabling proper rotation during drying cycles. Compatible with most Whirlpool-incorporated dr...
This kit is used for electric clothes dryers, and it comes with a yellow wire nut.
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Robert
February 1, 2020
Our dryer is not heating as it should. How do i check for the defective part.
For model number MEDC400VW0
Hello and thank you for writing.
It certainly sounds like it could be a faulty thermal cut off PS334299 you should check the part(s) for signs of damage or test with a multimeter, and replace the part(s) as needed. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance. For your convenience, we have attached the link to our repair video. We hope this helps. Good luck with your repair.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioyEkXiyXYQ&feature=emb_title
Dryer quit mid-cycle. Drum turns freely, checked breaker (ok) will not start at any heat/time setting. No indication of excessive heat, no electrical or other unusual smells, no noise heard when unit quit.
For model number MEDC400VW0
Hello Richard, thank you for contacting us. To be sure, please test the thermal cut-off kit, part number PS334299, with a multimeter for continuity. Also, check the door switch, part number PS11741701, and the dryer timer, part number PS11745797. These are the most probable culprits. Customer service is available 7 days a week if you require assistance placing an order. Thanks again for reaching out!
My dryer continues to heat after the drum stops....my knob also does not shut off at the cycle desired when completed. what could be the issue here? thanks
For model number MEDC400VW0
Hi Sherri,
Thank you for your question. If your dryer will not shut off, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the door switch, the cycling thermostat, the thermal cut-off and the high limit thermostat. We hope this helps! Good luck with the repair!
The dryer will heat up immediately and it smells like something is burning, but the drum will not spin.
For model number MEDC400VW0
Hi Sara,
Thank you for your question. If your dryer is not spinning and there is a burning smell, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the belt, the motor and motor pulley, the door switch, the seals, the split ring bearing and the cycling thermostat. We hope this helps! Good luck with the repair!
dryer runs after door opens and light doesn't turn on (bulb was checked and works0
For model number MEDC400VW0
Hello Ernest, thank you for reaching out. The issue seems to be with the door switch, and you may need to replace it to fix the issue. The part number is PS11741701. We hope this solves your problem!
To reach the heating element you only need to open the back cover of the dryer (about 8 nut-head screws). Remember to disconnect the power.
To remove the heating element there are two small nut-head screws. Remove the two electric wires. Then you can pull the heating element away.
You can check the heating element wi
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Don't hurry to dispose the old element. My model includes a small electric safety part. You'll need to transfer it to the new heating element (that comes without it)..
First tried heating element and thermal fuse with no luck. Ordered thermal cutoff and fixed problem. Had I used an ohm meter first I would have determined problem before having ordered heating element and fuse, as both had resistance. I wast just lazy and ordered the took the most common failed components first before taking dryer back
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