Estate whirlpool electric dryer model teds840pq0 only heating to about 140 degrees with new heating element and auto sensing timer not advancing to shut off
My dryer stopped heating and the timer quit moving on the auto sensor setting only. I completed all the continuity checks and found that the element was out, so I replaced it today. However, the timer is still not advancing in the auto sensor setting. It moves just fine in the timed setting. I have removed the vent hose and placed a leg of nylon over it to let it vent into the house to see if that made a difference, which it did not, so it does not seem to be an airflow problem. The temperature of the exhaust coming off the dryer is only getting up to about 140 degrees on the high temp setting and after monitoring the heating element, it is not shutting shutting off intermittently as it should be if the dryer was getting up to the proper temp. Why would the dryer not be getting up to proper temp with a new element, and is that why the auto timer is not advancing or is the timer bad? The timer being bad should not effect how hot the dryer gets is that correct? Looking for a little help to get this thing running properly
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But its running right? just not heating? if not running u may have bad motor windings, other wise check out the thermistor, and other thermostats and the element with a multimeter, if u get no continuity on ur heating element ? ITS BADDDDDDD SHOULD READ BOUT 1200 OHMS
See if the timer advances in the timed dry or the auto dry cycles. If the timer advances in timed dry but not in auto dry, then you could have a wire connection failure in the orange wire from the heating element to the timer.
If the timer will not advance in either type of cycle, then I recommend checking the timer part number that you are using.
in auto the timer will not move if there is no heat,when the heat stops the timer moves,heat comes on timer doesn't move,when it's on auto make sure power is going down to the heating system,next time send model number and if it's gas or electric,good luck
Go to repair clinic.com. Typed in your model number and found the heating element. Repair Clinic part number is 2438. Third item down in their parts list.
Hello there Here is a couple of links that will help you replace the heating element along with some manufactures that can also help ok? Best regardss michael
How to Replace Your Electric Dryer'sHeatingElement
How to Replace Your Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, or Kitchenaid. Electric Dryer'sHeatingElement... 3 styles of heatingelements in use for these dryers. ...www.davesrepair.com/DIYhelp/DIYreplacingWPLdryels.htm - Cached
How to Replace the HeatingElement in A Whirlpool Dishwasher
How to article - how to replace the heatingelement in a whirlpool dishwasher. When your dishwasher heatingelement goes bad, your dishes will not dry quickly. Before...ehow.com/how_5337380_replace-heating-element-whirlpool-di...
the model number you have is for a gas dryer if this is an electric dryer then you can access the heating element by removing the back cover this has a small element you can remove it by taking the 1/4 inch screws from the sides of the element there could be two screws or just one remove the screws and pull the element out you con then visually inspect it but the best way is to ohm it out with a meter but your problem sounds more like a timer
The problems are related. The timer advances when the thermostats sense that heat is being applied to the air in the dryer. With no heat, the sensors do not allow the time to advance.
You did not mention... Is your dryer gas or electric? If Electric, the most likely culprit is a burned out heating element or a faulty internal heat-sensing thermostat. Burned wires or a defective motor switch are less common factors.
If it's a gas dryer, suspect the glow sensor (could be something as simple as lint covering it), temperature control thermostats, or the heater switch on the motor.
Hi, If the dryer heats but will not advance in either time or auto cycles, you need to change the timer. You can test to see if the timer is getting voltage. Remove the top rear panel and locate the two wires going to the timer motor. There should be 120V when the dryer is running in time dry. Please let me know if this helps or if I can assist you further.
Four wires on the new cord.
Red and Black go to outside screws on the terminal.
White goes to the middle terminal.
Green goes to the cabinet ground screw near the terminal plate cover.
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