[email protected] have a lg model dlg8388nm that won't run unless i turn off most item's in the house drawing electric?

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Hello, the blower will run continues if 1) the limit switch has tripped 2) the relay on the intergrated control board is stuck Try tapping on the control board and let me know if it shuts down.

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This is a fairly common problem with these whirpool dryers.
I will provide you with the 7 most common things to look for
which contribute to the symptom Dryer won't stop are listed below. Check or test each item and watch any available videos. If you are still unable to solve the problem you may need to do additional research and troubleshooting.

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Show all parts for model GEW9878LW0 For the symptom you selected, these are the most common parts or causes, ordered by the likelihood of fixing the symptom.
Air Flow Problem The most common problem when a dryer is slow is when the vent is clogged. If the dryer is slow, check the vent from the back of the dryer to the outside of the house. If that is clogged, clear it completely and test the dryer. If the dryer is slow after the vent is cleaned, clean the internal ductwork of the dryer. This will require some disassembly.
Blower Wheel

Item # 686172
The blower wheel draws air through the dryer and pushes the air out the vent. If the dryer won't stop, the blower wheel may not be spinning properly, which reduces the air flow. Check to see if the blower wheel is securely fastened to the drive motor shaft.
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Heating Element Assembly

Item # 528055
The heating element assembly warms the air before the air enters the dryer drum. If the dryer won't stop, it may be because the heating element assembly isn't working - which greatly increases the drying time. Check the heating element for continuity.
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Lint Filter

Item # 2659
Dryer sheets and fabric softener can leave a residue on the lint filter, reducing the air flow. If the dryer won't stop, check to be sure air can flow freely, clean the filter as needed.
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Moisture Sensor

Item # 469522
Although not as common, if the dryer won't stop it may be because the moisture sensor is either defective or coated with fabric softener. Clean the moisture sensor contacts inside the dryer and th

can i suggest you kill it !!!!!! sorry but there is a draw on the battery ,,,, disconnect each item one at a time till battery dont spark at lugs when you disconnect them ,,, seriousy loossen lug on battery and if no power draw no spark wil be present... maby alittle one cos radio takes a really small current

The reason the lights are not flickering and breaker not tripping when 6 pin harness disconnected that goes to roof unit is because the compressor and fan are disconnected, which would be the major draw that causes it. There is a few ways you can narrow down the cause, or defective relay, but my guess is if it's causing lights to flicker and breaker to trip, it's on the compressor circuit. The fan coming on and off unless capacitor faulty wouldn't draw it down that much, and obviously capacitor is good otherwise it wouldn't operate good when turned on normally. I'd start by inspecting wires to and from thermostat for possible rubbing or touching against one another at a bare spot perhaps. Can't rule out 100% that thermostat isn't defective as well. When thermostat set to cooler temperature, and on, does it turn off and on in normal cycles, to maintain temperature?

Probably an auto tec installed the recepticle on the wall or in the electric pannel. in home electric the black wire and the red wires are hot. In automobiles the black is ground. You should have 240 volts between the two flat connectors on the plug when its pluged into the recepticle.

Sounds like a starter to me. Pull it and take it to parts house for bench test. Do not replace unless they say it is bad.

Hi,
That is not unusual... and yes it will run up the electric bill...

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