I have a whirlpool dryer that just stopped working. I set the timer and press start. I can hear the timer working, but the drum does not engage. If it was a bad door sensor, would that still let the timer operate? Not sure what to do. I do not have a volt meter. Any help?

You need to check the thermal fuse and located on the back side of the vent housing but you will need a meter to check for continuity. You could jumper around it for test purposes only.

How do I jump it?

Unplug the dryer. Remove the wires from the thermal fuse and connent the 2 removed wires or and a wire between the 2 removed wires. Plug the dryer back in and try to start

I do not know much about this, obviously, but what does the thermal fuse look like?

IT's normallY black or white. About 3/8 " wide and 3 ''long. A wire on each end connected to it

I think I know what you are talking about. If I jump it and then the dryer starts, is it just a matter of replacing the thermal fuse?

If you jump it and it works, yes replace it. Cost is under $15. YOu can get from local appliance parts house or from Appliance Parts from RepairClinic.com - HomePage (http://www.repairclinic.com)

I will give it a try. Thank you so much for your help!

Colts fan in TN?

Lots of them here because of Manning and UT. Did live in IND for many years and attended many games before the Manning days Good Luck. Post back with results

Will do, thanks again!

Doug, it worked! I first diconnected the wires on the thermal fuse and jumped them, like you advised and the dryer started right up (which meant that the problem was with the thermal fuse). I found a thermal fuse at a place called Factory Direct Appliance for $11.77. Picked it up the next day, slapped in on, and now we have an operating dryer. Again, thank you so much for your help, you are awesome!

Glad I could be of help. Come back to this site often