Whirlpool Gas Dryer won't start
#1
11-29-00, 05:07 PM
Went to put clothes in dryer and nothing happened.
we have looked at the door switch and we are trying to find the thermal fuse but we cannot locate it. We found a small black fuse looking block with a black and red wire attached to it but it does not look like the picture you have on the site for thermal fuses. Can you help us find it?
we have looked at the door switch and we are trying to find the thermal fuse but we cannot locate it. We found a small black fuse looking block with a black and red wire attached to it but it does not look like the picture you have on the site for thermal fuses. Can you help us find it?
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11-29-00, 06:46 PM
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Hi:bestmommy624
I don't know what you mean by nothing happened?
Did the dryer turn on? The drum begin turning?
Would you kindly add some specific information regarding what happens when you attempt to use the dryer as normal.
If the dryer does absolutely nothing when the door is closed and the timer is on, recheck the door safety switch. This part, if defective, will cause the problem I think your referring to and mean by "doing nothing".
I do not use pictures in my forum. You may have seen a picture in the electric appliances forum maybe? Jeff1 often posts in this forum. He uses pictures, which are helpful, and also plugs his web site too.
You may want to post this question in the electric appliances forum if your dryer is an electric dryer.
Good Luck,
TomBartco
I don't know what you mean by nothing happened?
Did the dryer turn on? The drum begin turning?
Would you kindly add some specific information regarding what happens when you attempt to use the dryer as normal.
If the dryer does absolutely nothing when the door is closed and the timer is on, recheck the door safety switch. This part, if defective, will cause the problem I think your referring to and mean by "doing nothing".
I do not use pictures in my forum. You may have seen a picture in the electric appliances forum maybe? Jeff1 often posts in this forum. He uses pictures, which are helpful, and also plugs his web site too.
You may want to post this question in the electric appliances forum if your dryer is an electric dryer.
Good Luck,
TomBartco
#3
11-30-00, 06:45 AM
Whirlpool Gas Dryer Won't Turn On
Hi Tom,
Thanks for responding to my question. When I state "doing nothing", I mean the dryer does not turn on at all, it is DEAD. It was working the load before and the clothes in the dryer were dry when I went to put the next load in. When I went to start the next load and pushed the start button, all you heard was my pushing the start button and the clicking noise that makes. It is a Whirlpool gas dryer. We will go back and test the door switch, but where can I find the thermal fuse in case the door switch is OK? I took the back of the instrument panel off thinking the themal fuse would be there, because the wiring diagram showed a black wire coming from position L1, then connecting to the thermal switch, then going on to the door switch. Behind the instrument panel,I could see the start switch which is encased in plastic(blue,yellow,and pink wires connected). Then there is the temperature dial button. Next, a little black box with two posts, one post was connected to a black wire, the other post connected to a red wire(the only other item connected with a black wire, thus assuming this was the fuse). Next, a small circuit board, and finally the timer switch. Is the thermal fuse usually found behind the instrument panel or should I be looking elsewhere, such as down by the gas ignitor and motor area?
Thanks for your help! I hope this info is better.
Thanks for responding to my question. When I state "doing nothing", I mean the dryer does not turn on at all, it is DEAD. It was working the load before and the clothes in the dryer were dry when I went to put the next load in. When I went to start the next load and pushed the start button, all you heard was my pushing the start button and the clicking noise that makes. It is a Whirlpool gas dryer. We will go back and test the door switch, but where can I find the thermal fuse in case the door switch is OK? I took the back of the instrument panel off thinking the themal fuse would be there, because the wiring diagram showed a black wire coming from position L1, then connecting to the thermal switch, then going on to the door switch. Behind the instrument panel,I could see the start switch which is encased in plastic(blue,yellow,and pink wires connected). Then there is the temperature dial button. Next, a little black box with two posts, one post was connected to a black wire, the other post connected to a red wire(the only other item connected with a black wire, thus assuming this was the fuse). Next, a small circuit board, and finally the timer switch. Is the thermal fuse usually found behind the instrument panel or should I be looking elsewhere, such as down by the gas ignitor and motor area?
Thanks for your help! I hope this info is better.
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11-30-00, 11:33 AM
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Hi:bestmommy624
Thanks for posting an update with more detail.
That click you heard from the start button needs to be checked. It may click but not be making any connection internally.
Plug out the electric plug from the wall socket. Then do a continuity test to determine if the start button is working. Do the same on that door safety switch also. One of these parts may not be working.
Then check the belt's micro safety switch. That's located on a pulley down near the motor. If that safety switch has become defective, for some reason, the dryer will not run either.
Another item you can test is the timer. There must be continuity across the contacts there also. The start button can be working but if the timer isn't, same condition could apply.
You'll have to test for continuity across all electrical parts. With the plug out of the wall, with all controls set to operate, you'll need to locate an open electrical connection somewhere.
Just be sure that if you find an open electric circuit, on one of the parts behind the control panel, it's suppose to be open during that cycle.
Same rule applies to the timer cycles.
The high limit switch is located ON the burner's metal funnel tube. Test this switch also. Down near the fan there may be two sensors to test also.
This is about as much as either of us can do. All else fails, you may need to contact a service repair agent. However, if you complete all this to no avail, you have made a galent effort...:-)
Good Luck,
TomBartco
Thanks for posting an update with more detail.
That click you heard from the start button needs to be checked. It may click but not be making any connection internally.
Plug out the electric plug from the wall socket. Then do a continuity test to determine if the start button is working. Do the same on that door safety switch also. One of these parts may not be working.
Then check the belt's micro safety switch. That's located on a pulley down near the motor. If that safety switch has become defective, for some reason, the dryer will not run either.
Another item you can test is the timer. There must be continuity across the contacts there also. The start button can be working but if the timer isn't, same condition could apply.
You'll have to test for continuity across all electrical parts. With the plug out of the wall, with all controls set to operate, you'll need to locate an open electrical connection somewhere.
Just be sure that if you find an open electric circuit, on one of the parts behind the control panel, it's suppose to be open during that cycle.
Same rule applies to the timer cycles.
The high limit switch is located ON the burner's metal funnel tube. Test this switch also. Down near the fan there may be two sensors to test also.
This is about as much as either of us can do. All else fails, you may need to contact a service repair agent. However, if you complete all this to no avail, you have made a galent effort...:-)
Good Luck,
TomBartco
