Whirlpool WED8540FW0 Dryer won't start

check incoming voltage then past switch if voltage going into board bad board

Try one of these diagnostic repair videos on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/results?q=Whirlpool+dryer+won%27t+start+stays+on+sensing

I think the control board is at fault

If the dryer won't start, then the safety fuse is usually the culprit. Remove the rear panel to access the fuse. Here is a link to the part you need.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/Appliance-Parts/whirlpool-dryer-thermal-fuse-item-number-ap3132867.aspx

Hi,

There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor goingbad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why yourdryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning

Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start


heatman101

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Hi,

There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor goingbad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why yourdryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning

Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start


heatman101

Hi,

There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor goingbad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why yourdryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning

Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start


heatman101

When I turn the dryer on say to 40min,it shows does not come on and it goes to a F1 on the daily

check this link for some solutions and diagrams http://www.partselect.com/dryer+dryer-wont-start+repair.htm