I have a Maytag PYE2000AYW that quit on me in mid load. I've had this problem before and after a bit a research I found the (I think it's called) High Limit fuse gave out. So I replaced it and all was well for about three years. But it's dead again and after another fuse replacement, nothing. I don't even get a light on in the dryer when the door is open. I even jumped the fuse just to see if the light would come on, and nothing. I did have a large load in it at the time so I think it may be a dead motor, but just a guess. Would that cause the light not to come on in the dryer? The light didn't work when the fuse went out a few years ago...


Thanks in advance,
dbldare

Are you positive you have power at your outlet? I would think even if the motor is toast, that the interior light would still come on when the door is opened. (However, I also would've expected it to come on even with the High Limit fuse blown)

Best of luck,
WallyH

Are you positive you have power at your outlet? I would think even if the motor is toast, that the interior light would still come on when the door is opened. (However, I also would've expected it to come on even with the High Limit fuse blown)

Best of luck,
WallyH


Well I'm pretty sure it does but I don't have a meter for 220v to check. The breaker is not tripped, so maybe a fuse? Any suggestions?

Thanks,
dbldare

In general, I wouldn't expect a fuse inside the dryer itself.
You might want to flip the circuit breaker off, then back on (just for good measure).

Since you're obviously not afraid of being in the dryer, I'd next check the connections where the cord is attached. It should look something like this (http://easydiyelectricity.com/images/dryer_pics/dryer-w4wirecord.jpg).

If you need an excuse for an inexpensive tool, then a neon light voltage tester. (http://www.electrical-online.com/voltagetesters.htm)
This one (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=76034-1781-GET-213A&lpage=none) is actually cool in that it indicates what the voltage is. Mine (which is no doubt 50 years old) just gets brighter with higher voltage--you have to guesstimate what the voltage is.

Best of luck, and be careful with 220V!
WallyH

In general, I wouldn't expect a fuse inside the dryer itself.
You might want to flip the circuit breaker off, then back on (just for good measure).

Since you're obviously not afraid of being in the dryer, I'd next check the connections where the cord is attached. It should look something like this (http://easydiyelectricity.com/images/dryer_pics/dryer-w4wirecord.jpg).

If you need an excuse for an inexpensive tool, then a neon light voltage tester. (http://www.electrical-online.com/voltagetesters.htm)
This one (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=76034-1781-GET-213A&lpage=none) is actually cool in that it indicates what the voltage is. Mine (which is no doubt 50 years old) just gets brighter with higher voltage--you have to guesstimate what the voltage is.

Best of luck, and be careful with 220V!
WallyH


WallyH,

Thanks for the replies. I have flipped the breaker a couple of times and it feels "normal". I will check the cord connections later today and hopefully see a problem there. Also, thanks for the suggestion with the glow meter. I am due a good meter anyway, so I may spend a little money for a decent one. I just can't get over the fact that I had a large load of towels running for about 15mins and then it quit. Actually too large of a load (wife is out of town and that's how I do laundry). By the way, is there a "goldfish" store that I can buy a "goldfish" that looks just like my wife's "goldfish" so when she comes home she won't notice???


No "goldfish" where injured during this post. Dryers? That's another story... ;)


Thanks,
dbldare