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Whirlpool Dryer Timer
I have a Whirlpool dryer, model # WED5300SQ0. The timer stops after about 10 minutes in Auto and Timed dry cycles. The dryer will start back when I press the Start button. I took the back off and cleaned everything (vents included) and checked all the fuses. Any thoughts?
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These driers will do that when the lint builds up like concrete on the inside of the air ducts. Halfway doing it will not work. You need to totally tear it down and scrape out and wash all of the parts except the motor, which you vacuum out. You can go to YouTube to see videos on how to take it apart, but do a very good job or it will fail again quickly. I would get a new belt and change it while you have it apart and get some white lithium grease and grease any bearings you find. You need to clean out a drier every two years, at least, according to the manual. You just unplug the wires from the sensors and remove ductwork that they are attached on and clean the entire thing with soap and water. Make sure you go all through the dryer and get all parts like the blower fan and housing, vacuum out motor well and clean exhaust. Mark all wires you unplug so you know where they go. This is an easier job than you would think. My sister does hers at least once a year since she has five children and the dryer gets a lot of use. Make sure to clean around all of the sensors, too. See: Dryer vent cleaning prevents fires - YouTube and: Cleaning out a dryer with top lint cleanout - YouTube
Cleaning out a dryer: By a woman 2 of 2 - YouTube Here are some manuals: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8010163/Whirlpool%20Dryers.zip Once you have it clean and lubricated you can more accurately test any parts. Make sure to clean it well because anything you miss will cause a problem. |
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