J B Freeport , FL September 19, 2014 No heat in dryer Changed parts Read More... 66 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Randal B Lynnwood , WA April 12, 2014 Appliance: Whirlpool Dryer LE5700XSW0 Dryer wouldn't heat My dryer wouldn't heat (even though it would turn on and spin). I took back panel off and saw that the high-limit thermostat was burned out (one of the terminals was burnt off). Two screws to put new thermostat in, dryer works fine now! Quick, easy fix. I spent most of the time cleaning lint out of the blower box while I had the rear panel off. Read More... 24 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Harry T New Orleans , LA June 12, 2014 Thermostat went out Replace old thermostat with new one everything working fine. thank you Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
George Larry B Niceville , FL November 19, 2019 Appliance: Kenmore Electric Dryer 11086984100 Dryer no start Removed and replaced start switch then motor, no joy. removed the timer for disassembly, found bad contact. soldered contact to the spring tab and assembled and installed the timer. All good now. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Glenn B Sandy Hook , CT March 11, 2016 Appliance: Model WHIRLPOOL GEW9868KQ0 E1 repeatedly clothes not fully dired using sensor Unplugged electric dryer. Replaced thermistor, thermostat and thermal cutoff. Need to take care - scraped skin off on sharp sheet metal. Took about an hour in total; hard to reach 1/4" sheet metal screws holding in components, but basically very simple. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set