20 Most Recent Whirlpool Kenmore 5.9 cu. ft. Extra-Large Capacity Electric Dryer Questions & Answers

On the 4 wire cord the white wire goes to the center post on the dryer. The green wire goes outside the terminal cover to the ground screw. The red and black wires go to the right and left terminal post on the dryer. It does not matter which goes right or left.
The green wire could also be attached with the white wire in the center.

There maybe an air flow issue. With the dryer on check the air flow from the exterior location of your home. There should be a good flow of warm/hot air coming out. If not the inside of the dryer may be full of lint.

If you were told to check the home fuses its the circuit breaker for the house. If the house is older it may have a small circuit breaker just for the dryer. Otherwise open the circuit breaker for the house and look for the dryer fuse. Usually 2 20amp breakers together. Flip it off and push towards off a little more to reset than flip back on.

ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR DRYER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DO ANY WORK ON IT.
If you have to replace your drum belt and if you have a front loading machine.
Remove the electrical console that holds the timer switch, start switch, etc. from the top of the dryer. Be real careful not to knock any of the wires off of the timer switch. Then remove the top of the dryer.
Remove the front of the machine, this will expose the belt and drum, remove the drum and belt and this will expose the drum rollers, idler arm bracket with pulley, and motor with pulley. Pay attention to the route of the belt, this will come in handy when you go to reinstall the belt and drum.
Sometimes the belt will slip off of the idler arm or motor causing the drum not to turn.
While you have the drum out, I would recommend that you lubricate the drum rollers at the shaft of the roller with a good grade of machine oil like 3 in One oil. This will save you a problem later with the rollers getting noisy, also check your drum rollers for flat spots, if they have flat spots on them this will cause a noise like a thumping type noise. You will need to replace the drum rollers if they have flat spots on them.
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THIS IS A BALANCE PROBLEM, IF YOU ARE PUTTING A LOT OF CLOTHES IN AT ONE TIME, YOU WILL HAVE TO BALANCE THE CLOTHES WHEN IT STOPS, DONT OVERLOAD IT, AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE EVENING THE CLOTHES OUT IN WASHER ESPECIALLY BLUEJEANS AND HEAVY THINGS, I KNOW MY WIFE DOES THIS HA, TRY THIS AND LET ME KNOW THKS LARRY

yes if it has one or the gas valve is bad

somthing may be stuck in the belt or the rollers maybe getting bad making the belt wair at the motor pulley take and loosen th the two tabs between cover and front then tilt it back take off the front pull the tub out clean obstruction .

ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR DRYER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DO ANY WORK ON IT.
Sounds like your problem may be with the heating coil.
Look for screws, or nuts holding the back on.
Remove the back of the machine and try to locate the air duct going from the blower to the drum. Normally inside the air duct you will find the heating coil and the thermostats/thermistor.
Once you have located the heating coil, remove the two wires from it and check the coil with an ohm meter across the two terminals of the coil.
You should read continuity across the terminals, if not you will need to replace the coil as it is faulty.
If the heating coil is ok, then:
You can check the thermostat/thermistor by removing the two wires and taping them together with electrical tape.
If the coil heats up then replace the thermostat/thermistor.
DO NOT LEAVE THE WIRES TAPED TOGETHER AFTER THE TEST. This could cause a fire, as you have removed the safety of overheat from the machine.
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Hello, Unfortunatly your primary winding on the motor is bad. basically when the motor first starts the primary winding gets the drum turning and does the hard work. when this winding fails the motor is not able to do the hard work to get the drum turning. If you took the lid off your dryer and hit start while helping the drum turn by pushing it the drum would start. Some techs on here talk about drilling holes in the motor and spraying oil inside the motor. In 25 years I have never seen this work on a motor this big. Only safe way to repair this problem is install a new motor. if you have any further questions please feel free to comment. Good luck! Mike

the heating element has probably burned open.
pull the element out and you'll probably find the break in the heating coil.
or possibly one of the leads going to the element has burned open.

good luck.......jay

There are about seven different possiblities and the prospective solution in each case appears to be replacement of a different part! I suppose if you have the proper testing equipment for assessing each of those parts, you might be favored with a relatively inexpensive fix. I would be embarassed to suggest you replace all in sequence until the dryer works. Thermal Fuse: The thermal fuse is a safety mechanism that prevents the dryer from overheating. If it blows, the dryer won't heat. Check if the thermal fuse is intact and replace it if necessary. Cycling Thermostat: The cycling thermostat regulates the temperature inside the dryer drum. If it's faulty, the dryer may not heat properly. Consider checking and replacing the cycling thermostat. Igniter: The igniter is responsible for lighting the gas burner. If it's defective, the dryer won't ignite. Inspect the igniter for any signs of damage or malfunction. Gas Valve Coils: Although you've already replaced them, double-check the gas valve coils. Sometimes, even new parts can fail. Ensure they are securely connected and functioning correctly. Ventilation: Poor ventilation can lead to longer drying times and affect ignition. Make sure the dryer vent is clean and not obstructed. A clogged vent can cause overheating and affect ignition. Door Switch: The door switch ensures the dryer doesn't operate when the door is open. If it's faulty, the dryer won't start or heat. Verify that the door switch is functioning properly. Timer and Controls: Check if the timer advances correctly during the drying cycle. Malfunctioning controls can impact ignition. Inspect the timer and control board for any issues. Whirlpool Dryer WGD4800XQ1 - OEM Parts & Repair Help - PartSelect.com

A "F4E4" (Low or No Line Voltage) code indicates there may be a problem with your home power supply, keeping the dryer's heater from turning on. The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present. Touch any pad to clear the code from the display and return to the estimated time remaining.

Push to start relay switch. NOTE: If the dryer will not start check the thermal fuse before ordering start switch. The switch is often not the cause of the dryer failing to start. pull the knob off the switch the answer should be visible

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nc_ERaNw4w This video may help you.

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