Cycling Thermostat

Hi Dawn, Thank you for your question. Disconnect the power source to your dryer before you conduct this or any other test. Either unplug the unit from the wall outlet, remove the appropriate fuse from the fuse box, or flip the appropriate breaker in the circuit breaker panel. Your dryer uses multiple thermostats to regulate its internal temperature. The cycle selected determines which thermostat is used. A cycling thermostat can be found somewhere in the path of air that is leaving the drum. It could be found on the blower wheel housing or inside the venting/exhaust system. Dryer thermostats are usually oval shaped and about an inch and a half in length. Also, there should be two wires leading to each thermostat. Label these wires before you remove them so that you are able to correctly reconnect them later. The wires leading to the thermostat are connected using metal slip on connectors. Remove the wires by pulling on the connectors, and not the wires themselves. It may be a good idea to use a pair of needle nosed pliers to help you. Set your multimeter to the R X 1 setting. Take each of your meter's probes and touch one to each terminal. You are testing for continuity, and you should receive a reading of either zero or infinity. At room temperature, testing the thermostat should produce a reading of zero. But if a thermostat is tested when it is heated to its limit, a reading of infinity should be produced. We strongly recommend that you test your thermostat at room temperature. If the test you conduct with your thermostat does not produce these results, then you should replace the component. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hello Len, Thank you for your inquiry. First check the wiring for any loose or frayed connections. We would recommend checking the following parts to fix your issue: heating element, high limit thermal fuse, limit thermostat, cycling thermostat, and check the air flow system to make sure the vents are not clogged or partly clogged as it can cause the dryer to overheat and melt the wires. Hope this helps!

Hello Glenn, Thank you for the question. This is normally an indication the Timer Switch is defective and may need to be replaced. We hope this helps!

Hello Joe, Thanks for your question. The problem you are experiencing may be a result of a faulty cycling thermostat. Test it with a multi-meter for continuity and replace it if it is showing no continuity. Be sure to also clear out the air vent at least once a year as it may be clogged. I hope this helps.

Hello Clay, Thank you for the question. We suggest cleaning out the Vent Exhaust Hose, Lint Duct and Dryer cabinet first to make sure there is no build up and good air flow. You can also test the Thermostats with a Multimeter to check for the continuity. We hope this helps!

Hello Richard, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number PS11742780. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!

Hello Luis, thank you for contacting us. For this symptom you will want to replace either the Multi Rib Belt part PS11742271, the Idler Lever part PS11741930, or the Drum Support Roller part PS11741913. We hope this helps.

Hello Dallin, Thank you for the question. I suggest testing the Radiant Flame Sensor,PartSelect Number PS11741429. You can test the sensor with a multi meter to determine if it is defective and will need to be replaced. It should be testing 0 ohms to be working. Hope this helps!