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Expert
314 Answers
- Posted on Jan 15, 2013
Re: lights keep flashing on machine
Instructions
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Check the power. If your Whirlpool dryer does not operate
you may need to replace defective fuses. That includes the thermal fuse
located inside the back cover panel. Look for open contacts in the
timer. Verify that the door switch and the door switch activator are
operational and that the circuit breaker hasn't been tripped.
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Examine the coils. If your dryer isn't producing any heat
the gas valve coils may be defective. This prohibits the valve from
opening and the gas from igniting. The electric igniter and the terminal
bracket that secures it may need to be replaced. Also check to see if
the thermal fuse is blown, if both volt circuits are on and the
thermostats are functional.
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Test the drive belt. If your dryer does not tumble a broken
drive belt and/or idler pulley may need to be replaced. Test for a
burned out motor. If the motor is stiff, does not rotate manually and
the blower fan housing is obstruction-free, the motor needs replacing.
Also check for a defective door switch.
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Check the vent. If a load takes longer than one hour to dry
clear the vent duct of any obstructions. Determine if the heating
element is partially burned out. Unclog the internal ductwork by
removing the lint filter and inspecting inside the duct. Verify the
cycling thermostat is working properly. In gas dryers a defective flame
sensor may be responsible.
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Inspect the motor. If your Whirlpool dryer is making too
much noise it is most likely due to a defective motor. Worn rollers (or
wheels), idler pulley, plastic glides, rear drum bearing or blower wheel
may also be to blame. In most instances replacing the worn part will
solve the problem.
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Check the thermostat. If your appliance overheats replacing a
defective cycling thermostat or unclogging a vent system generally will
alleviate the problem.
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Replace worn rollers. If your clothes are being damaged you
may need to replace the rollers that support the clothes drum, rear
and/or front drum seals and/or front glides.
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Search the Internet or your local Yellow Pages to find out
where you can purchase Whirlpool dryer replacement parts. Sites, such as
repair2000.com, offer appliance repair guides on CD-Rom.
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