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If the problem with your dryer is that it won't
start in any of the cycles that you try it on, check
the following parts until you find the problem
Wall outlet: The
first thing to check when your Whirlpool dryer is
not starting is the wall outlet to make sure that
the dryer is getting the proper voltages. On an
electric dryer there should be 240 and 120 volts
present at the terminal block.
Fuse or circuit
breaker box: A blown fuse or tripped
circuit breaker are one of the major causes why the
dryer won't start. To check the voltage on an
electric dryer you will need to use a multimeter.
Thermal fuse: The
thermal fuse is use on an electric dryer as a safety
devise to open the motor circuit if the operating
thermostat fails to open at the preset temperature
or if the motor draws too much amperage.
A blown thermal fuse could be the reason why your
Whirlpool dryer is not starting. It is located
behind the back panel on the dryer.
You must replace the operating thermostat
(cycling thermostat) at the same time that you
replace the thermal fuse or the fuse will not last
long.
The reason that the thermal fuse blows, is
because the operating thermostat may not be opening
at the right temperature.
Door switch: The
door switch is another safety device use on the
dryer. It is connected on the neutral line of the
motor circuit. A door that is not closing properly
or a bad door switch could be the reason why your
dryer is not starting.
Push to start
switch: The push to start switch is use
to start the motor. There are two types of switches.
The older type switch is a solenoid operated door
switch and the other one is a simple push to start
switch.
A bad solenoid operated or regular push to start
switch could be the cause why your Whirlpool dryer
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