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 source. 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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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
No heat or not enough heat | Shuts off too soon | Will Not Start
This part works with the following products:
Dryer.
This part works with the following products:
Samsung, Kenmore, Skuttle.
Part# DC32-00007A replaces these:
AP4201716, DC32-00007A
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Hilda
January 1, 2018
My dryer will not dry my clothes completely. Could this be the thrimistor. What if any other part cause this. Thanks, hilda
For model number DV328AEW
Hello Hilda, Thank you for your inquiry. This is one of the possible parts that could cause this issue. I would also check the heating element, the blower wheel, the thermostat, and the guide/moisture sensor. You can test the parts with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, there are YouTube videos available to assist you. I would also make sure the lint filter and vents are clear of debris. Hope this helps!
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Adam
March 4, 2018
Does not dry at all. Runs a full cycle but no heat. Dryer vent is clear of obstructions. No issues with venting but still not heat.
For model number dv42h5200ep
Hi Adam, Thank you for the question. there are a few parts you will need to test. The Thermal Fuse,
PartSelect Number: PS4205212, Thermostat, PartSelect Number: PS4205213, Thermistor, PartSelect Number: PS4204984 and the High Limit Thermostat - L260-50F, PartSelect Number: PS4205217. These parts are located on the element housing and the blower housing. Hope this helps!
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Jason
February 7, 2019
At room temperature what ohm reading should the thermistor be reading
For model number Dv448aep/xaa
Hello Jason, Thank you for the question. It should read 10,000 ohms at 77°. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
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Virdus
September 19, 2017
Won't shut off and heat until you open the door
For model number Dv405etpasu/aa
Hi Virdus,
Thank you for your inquiry. There are a few parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the thermostat, the thermistor, the heating element and the thermal fuse. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Joe
February 26, 2018
I just order the part#ps4204984 took the bad part out when installing new part is there a top and bottom when I plug the wire connector back on? Thanks
For model number DV448AGW/XAA-0000
Hi Joe, Thank you for the question. The side with the white stamped numbers should be on the top. Hope this helps!
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Jason
February 7, 2019
At 77degrees my ohm reading is 985. If this is ok. What else could be blowing my thermal fuse? The exhaust is clear. Tube and outlet from house are new. My last thermal fuse only lasted about 5 loads.
For model number Dv448aep/xaa
Hello Jason,Thank you for contacting us. At 77 degrees it should read 10,000 ohms. 985 is pretty low and woudl be considered defective. When replacing the thermister it is a good idea to replace the fuse at the same time. When one goes it normally blows the other so we recommend changing them together. Hope this helps, good luck with this repair!
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Jason
February 7, 2019
What temperature range should the drier be putting out of the exhaust hose?
For model number Dv448aep/xaa
Hello Jason, Thank you for the question. Maximum exhaust temperature of the dryer should not exceed 200°F. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
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Olga
July 19, 2021
Hello, I need to order thermistor for my dryer and I want to know which one. Also in messages with different customers you suggested to purchase fuse as well. Should I do that? Please send me parts numbers so I can order. Thank you!
For model number DV448AEP/XAA
Hello Olga, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number PS4204984 for the Thermistor. The Thermal Fuse that should also be replaced is PartSelect Number PS4205213. We hope this helps!
I was told to replace this part on my dryer because I am getting a vent occlusion alert but there isn’t an occlusion. Is it correct to do this? Thank you.
For model number DV50K8600EV/A3
Hello Ethan, thank you for contacting us. Provided that the vents are clean, we would recommend checking the blower wheel, part number FIX4212790, and its motor, part number FIX4204647, and make sure they are working and able to keep the air in flow. If this does not help, the issue is probably related to the thermistor, part number FIX4204984, and the control board, part number FIX11766599. Please reach out to customer service if you need help placing an order. Glad to be of help!
I have a Samsung dv350agp/xaa that turns on and counts down but is not turning nor is the motor on it was working until i put it on wrinkle care but it did not have the water hook up. It started on it with 20 minutes and it went to 17 min then turned off i tried to go back to normal dry but it just started and counting down
For model number dv350agp/xaa
Hello Pastor, Thank you for the question. This sounds like an issue with the Main Control Board, PartSelect Number PS4215865. The board controls the operations of the appliance and may need to be replaced. Hope this helps, good luck with this repair!
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Dryer wasn’t heating
Well it went really well until the dryer was put back together as it still didn’t heat. The dryer was taken apart again. This time the thermistors &fuse was tested. Alas, the new fuse was faulty. After putting the car lid fuse back on n, the dryer worked again
Have to remove top panel (screws on upper back), then control panel (screws on front), then front panel and door (screws on front). Good Luck, watch for sharp edges.
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 front 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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CLAUDIA H - 9 days ago
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Great support service
I gave the dryer symptoms and they gave me the best fit. I bought the part and it worked. Thank you guys for a great service!
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David F - September 10, 2022
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Right part arrived as promised.
Installed in about an hour and dryer is working again.
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Joseph W - February 16, 2022
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Perfect Part Saved Us $
This part was exactly what my dryer needed. There are some very detailed YouTube videos that can walk you through the repair process. While this takes 30 minutes to an hour it is well worth the effort!
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Chris W - August 12, 2020
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perfect part
good part n service
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Tommie V. M - July 16, 2020
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Great part,very easy to repair and was delivered very quickly.
I just installed the part and it works great. I used your video on you-tube and it helped me figure out what was wrong with the dryer.
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Diana G - February 15, 2020
Verified Purchase
You have to take the whole dryer apart to get to this one piece.
After we took the whole dryer apart and replaced the part, it was not what was wrong with the dryer. We ended up buying a new dryer.
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Gary M - April 22, 2019
Verified Purchase
Wrong address
I live at 151 Northgate Village Apts Burlington NJ O8016. Not at PO Box 1744 Burlington NJ
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Gaymon D - February 21, 2019
Verified Purchase
went good
went well easy fix. worked as expected
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Leon L - February 12, 2019
Verified Purchase
Not the right part
Bad picture made order the wrong part. Not happy. Waste of money and time. Delivery was way to slow.
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Nicole S - January 23, 2019
Verified Purchase
Perfect
The part worked perfectly. The dryer is now drying again.
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