My Maytag Dryer wont turn on but the interior light works. Ive removed the back panel and noticed the red wire from the timer to the temp switch is burnt out. Ive cut the burnt piece off, striped the wire down and put new terminal connectors on but still no luck…any idea on wether or not ill have to replace the timer or temp switch or both? and should i make a new wire to replace the old or would stripping it and new terminals work? Thanks
A model number may help others help you.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx
If you do not own a meter, I would suggest you purchase a one. You can get a decent digital multimeter for under $20.00. You do not need fancy though it is nice if the leads are a couple feet long.
If it saves ordering one unnecessary part it has paid for itself and you end up owning a useful tool.
Most places will not let you return electrical parts so if you order it, you own it.
A couple things to watch when measuring ohms and continuity
- Always remove power from the machine otherwise you could blow your meter.
- Always disconnect at least one side of any device you are checking. This eliminates the possibility of measuring an alternate/parallel circuit path.
- When checking for closed contacts and continuity use the lowest scale (Usually 200 ohms). Then try higher scales. This scale is 0 to 200 ohms so if the device you are measuring is 300 ohms this scale would show an open circuit which it is not, you are just measuring outside the scale’s dynamic range.
- When you start always short the meter leads together. This will tell you that the meter is working and if there is any 0 offset.
There is a good STICKY at the start of this forum about it’s use.
If the dryer got too hot it is possible that the thermal fuse blew. Not knowing your model number I cannot tell you where yours is located but I would say near the vent on the back. At least that’s where mine was. If you have a meter to check the fuse great. If not you can bypass it and if dryer starts replace the fuse.