Hi all,
I just moved into a new house, and on the second load of laundry I’m having issues. The dryer runs, but does not heat. I downloaded a service manual titled "Whirlpool 24" Electric Dryer". It specifies a model number LEW0050PQ - different than my WED7500VW, but it looks very similar.
I checked voltage at the outlet, I am getting 220V.
The service manual calls out a "manual reset thermostat" (302 deg F) and a "self resetting thermostat" (194 deg F) that sit on top of the dual heating elements.
With my cheapo multimeter, I get continuity across the "manual reset thermostat". I don’t get continuity across the "self resetting" one.
I’m unfamiliar with the terms in this service manual. Is the "self resetting thermostat" the thermal fuse?
I get continuity across the heating elements. The service manual calls for specific ohm values across the elements, but my multimeter jumps all over the place. All I can tell is that I get continuity, and there don’t appear to be any breaks in the coils.
With the back end of the dryer opened, is there anything else I should be checking? I’ll be pulling the flex hose and checking for clogs while I have access…
Thanks in advance!