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I have a Whirlpool electric dryer MOD WED5540S!) SER MU2124790 TYPE DWJR-ELE-2406026-FM54 the dryer runs good, but will not heat. I have checked the air flow and its clear. I've checked all the wiring and its in good shape. I've check the heating element and there are no breaks. any ideas what the problem might be. thank you

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Limit thermostat , heres how you check thermostats Set your multimeter to the R X 1 setting. Take each of your meter's probes and touch one to each terminal. You are testing for continuity, and you should receive a reading of either zero or infinity. At room temperature, testing the thermostat should produce a reading of zero. But if a thermostat is tested when it is heated to its limit, a reading of infinity should be produced. I strongly recommend that you test your thermostat at room temperature.

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