20 Most Recent Whirlpool GEW9200L Electric Dryer - Page 9 Questions & Answers

must be the thermal limit on the blower housing I believe acess is from the back unplug take off back acess and look for a small white thernal limit (plastic fuse) on the blower housing. take it to a dealer to check or ohm it out it should have continuity

Most likely it is the bad blower wheel. The clothes seems hotter than normal oh yeah bad blower wheel. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

press the cancel button on the machine. Then do this. press and hold the start button for 2 seconds then release wait 2 seconds and press and hold again for 2 seconds continue this pattern until the dryer goes into test mode. You will see all the lights on the control light up. press each button on the control one at a time 3 times each. (Do not press the cancel button) until the dryer begins to run. When the dryer starts to run then press the cancel button. Then your machine should function properly. This is a secret test and reset for your dryers control, so please keep this between us. The whirlpool people would be heart broke if they see this posted on the web ;-) . If your dryer will still not start after this test, you may need a new control. If you need a part let me know and I can ship it right to you. Good luck and I hope this will fixYa and saves you the $400.00 it would cost for whirlpool to send a certified tech to come to your home.
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Depending on your mechanical "gift". It is relatively simple. Doing it yourself will save you money. But if the cost of the motor itself is 300, your better off replacing the dryer. Good luck

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Most likely the Thermal Fuse

Commonproblems...blown house fuse, broken belt ( on some models )...door switch...*thermal fuse open (venting needs attention )...broken or burnt wire....timer....motor, in order from mostcommon to least common. * If you find a blown thermal fuse, always clean, change, adjust the ventingsystem and vent hood first, then it is often a good idea to replace the operatingthermostat at the same time. This is a picture of some modernthermal fuses.



I hope this will solve your issue.

Good Luck

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Arjun

Commonproblems...blown house fuse, broken belt ( on some models )...door switch...*thermal fuse open (venting needs attention )...broken or burnt wire....timer....motor, in order from mostcommon to least common. * If you find a blown thermal fuse, always clean, change, adjust the ventingsystem and vent hood first, then it is often a good idea to replace the operatingthermostat at the same time. This is a picture of some modernthermal fuses.

Commonproblems...blown house fuse, broken belt ( on some models )...door switch...*thermal fuse open (venting needs attention )...broken or burnt wire....timer....motor, in order from mostcommon to least common. * If you find a blown thermal fuse, always clean, change, adjust the ventingsystem and vent hood first, then it is often a good idea to replace the operatingthermostat at the same time.
This is a picture of some modernthermal fuses.

Check the amperage withe the heat off is one way. Another is to unplug dryer and feel the moter shaft for shaft play or sloppy movement. Amprege to the motor can also be checked. Sometimes it's not the motor but where the drum attaches in rear and the rollers the drum.
below is a link to a PDF of your dryer parts

http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/assets/pdfs/literature/Repair%20Part%20List%20-%208180467.pdf

Your belt or idler pulley may be defective. Click on link below and enter your model number GEW9200L into the model search feature, We also offer free assistance and help to your answers.
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Dear sbrown183,
Welcome to fixya,


You asked for the procedure to re-route the vent from the rear to the left side.

Here below are the instruction you requested for venting both the rear and or the sides.
If you follow these manufactures directions and you will be fine

You will find them on pages 11, 12 and 13.

http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/assets/pdfs/literature/Use%20and%20Care%20Guide%20-%208533582.pdf

Let me know how you do.


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Gas dryers aren't very complicated. Here are some common symptoms you may experience with your dryer.

There's an error code on the digital display

It doesn't work at all
There's no heat
It won't tumble
Drying is too slow
It overheats
It seems to run forever
It's noisy
It won't start
The light doesn't work
My clothes smell bad!
My clothes are marked or torn
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It takes the dryer forever to dry a load of clothing, no matter how many pieces or thickness. Yes, I have already checked the vents out of the dryer, there not clogged. Any other suggestions?

your dryer may not be recieving adequate voltage to start.
make sure your dryer is plugged in.
also check the circuit breaker panel to make sure all circuit breakers are in the right position.
check fuse box for blown fuse.
try plugging in something else in the same outlet.
also refrain from using an extension cord.

moch, the fact that the light is staying on when the door is closed leads me to believe that the door switch is the culprit. If that switch is not made you will not start. See if the pin is broken off. Start there and let me know. Catriver.

vent is blocked.

ensure lint trap is clean and venting is not restricted or blocked.

E1 or E2 Thermistor Failure The dryer will not operate if the exhaust temperature drops below 18 degrees F. or exceeds 250 degrees F.

When the thermistor circuit is open (>50K ohms), the error code E1 flashes in the display.

When the thermistor circuit is shorted (<500 ohms), the error code E2 flashes in the display.

Normal thermistor resistance values:
60 degrees F. - 15.3K ohms.
70 degrees F. - 11.9K ohms.
80 degrees F. - 9.2K ohms.

The repairman just took the front off my dryer and cleaned the dust from the components, now it works just fine, and I had the same problem as you.