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    Sep 25, 2007, 03:47 PM
    Whirlpool dryer not working, but timer is
    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?
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    Sep 25, 2007, 04:11 PM
    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.
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    Sep 25, 2007, 04:18 PM
    How do I jump it?
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    Sep 25, 2007, 04:21 PM
    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
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    Sep 25, 2007, 04:23 PM
    I do not know much about this, obviously, but what does the thermal fuse look like?
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    Sep 25, 2007, 04:28 PM
    IT's normallY black or white. About 3/8 " wide and 3 ''long. A wire on each end connected to it
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    Sep 25, 2007, 04:30 PM
    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?
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    Sep 25, 2007, 04:32 PM
    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
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    Sep 25, 2007, 04:34 PM
    I will give it a try. Thank you so much for your help!

    Colts fan in TN?
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    Sep 25, 2007, 04:36 PM
    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
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    Sep 25, 2007, 04:37 PM
    Will do, thanks again!
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    Sep 26, 2007, 07:23 PM
    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!
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    Sep 26, 2007, 08:35 PM
    Glad I could be of help. Come back to this site often
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