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gregmac32
Jul 8, 2007, 08:10 PM
Whirlpool Propane Dryer (Thin Twin) LTG5243BWO stops drying and shuts off after 11 minutes of a Timed Dry cycle. The lower Washer unit works 100%. We would load dryer, set cycle, and hit the start button... After a series of test runs we see: Dryer runs for 11 minutes and shuts off. It takes around 20 to 24 minutes before the start button accepts the signal to start, where it might run from 5 to 10 minutes before stopping for another 20 to 24 minutes.
We are baffled, for we have replaced the following: Radiant Sensor, Propane Igniter, Thermostat Internal Bias, Thermostat Heater Box, and Motor Assembly. We have checked the vents and filters to make sure everything was clear and clean.
The Thin Twin hadn't been operated for about the last two years until March when we adopted the weekend cabin and TT from the past owners. We only get to the cabin once a month, and the parts being replaced are mainly hunches as to what to replace next.
Can't wait to hear from you as to what we should do next.

esquire1
Jul 9, 2007, 05:32 AM
Check the motor. It may be overheating and going off on overload. When motor cools down it resets and will run again until it overheats again. Good Luck Post back with results as it may help others

gregmac32
Jul 9, 2007, 09:39 PM
Check the motor. It may be overheating and going off on overload. When motor cools down it resets and will run again until it overheats again. Good Luck Post back with results as it may help others

Thank you Doug for the advice: We thought this might be the latest idea to fix the problem also, so on Saturday we spent about 45 minutes replacing the entire motor assembly. We were bummed to see that this did not resolve the dryer from shutting down. Any other ideas would be appreciated.
Greg

esquire1
Jul 10, 2007, 06:10 AM
Run unit until it shuts down then test the Hi-Limit thermostat. It may be opening.Was it replaced with same temp rating as original? Not mush else to test other than checking components after it shuts down. The vent is open and clear from unit to where it exits cabin correct? No restictions at all Post back with results