Whirlpool gas dryer won't start. Fuse is good

Dryer Repair
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My Whirlpool gas dryer won’t start. I have power to the unit. The timer runs, no tumbling, no heat when I press the start button. I can hear the relay click when I press the button after turning the dial to off, then to a setting. Tried all settings. Nothing works. There is continuity across the the thermal fuse.

Any help would be appreciated.

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I saw a post with a similar problem, but on a Whirlpool electric dryer. That individual finally determined that the issue was the timer motor. How would one go about testing that device?

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Hi.

Using the multimeter check the continuity:

  • door switch Blue to White closed.
  • start switch Black to Blue closed (with power on and switch pushed in).
  • timer on timed regular TM-OR, BK-BU, T-W all closed.

If all of the above checks OK - replace the motor.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5139048

Thank you. Post the results.

Simon.

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  • door switch Blue to White closed.
    Disconnected door switch and tested outer leads with door closed, then open: OK

  • start switch Black to Blue closed (with power on and switch pushed in).
    Disconnected wires from timer motor and tested Black to Blue: OK

  • timer on timed regular TM-OR, BK-BU, T-W all closed.
    [COLOR=Purple]With dryer unplugged, set timer to "timed drying" and tested prongs of timer motor.
    TM-OR: OK
    BK-BU: OK
    T-W: [B]NO continuity

    [/B]Does this indicate a different problem?

Thanks in advance for all of the assistance[/COLOR]

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Hi.

Install the jumper on T-W and start the dryer. If it kicks on - replace the timer.

Simon.

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That was it!
Thanks so much for the assistance. You’re an asset to the forum.
Parts will be on order tonight.

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My pleasure.

Simon.

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— Begin quote from Simon / APP Team;755898

Hi.

Install the jumper on T-W and start the dryer. If it kicks on - replace the timer.

Simon.

— End quote

Can you run the dryer with the jumper on T-W, without replacing the timer?

Thanks

Greg

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Hi.

Why wouldn’t the manufacturer make the timer with contacts T-W closed all the time?
If the timer is shut, replace it.

Simon.