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Whirlpool Cabrio Thermal Fuse Replacement
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Күн бұрынAnd now for something completely different...I do some home appliance repair - in this case, my dryer's thermal fuse blew because of a failed heater coil. How easy is it to replace? As easy as pie!
Here's the link to get the parts from Amazon: www.amazon.com.... I only show the thermal fuse replacement, but if that doesn't work, it might be worth replacing the other items, too.
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@crystalkey76 Жыл бұрын
Your video is absolutely the most helpful one I found. Thank you for the quick explanation and accuracy!
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful!
@romelpradhan806 6 ай бұрын
@roundtailrestoration is their an email address or phone where I can reach you?
@kentmarett1681 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Explained everything about as clearly as possible, and the hardest part was waiting for the fuse to arrive!
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks, and I'm glad it helped!
@Deep_Freeze 2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Fisher, thanks a million brother. I had already priced a new motor while the missus priced a new dryer. None of what I was seeing elsewhere showed the same issue I was having and then your video showed the exact symptom. Power (check), Lights (check), Start button --> Nothing. Bought the $6 part online. Took me about 30-40 mins. (My fuse was in a weird spot) and boom! Saved me a lot of money and made me feel like a repair god. Or demi-god next to you I suppose. Thanks again!
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Glad it worked for you. Remember that the fuse is a safety device and that it may have blew for a reason outside of it just failing. Make sure your exhaust hose is relatively clean and not jammed full of lint balls, making it hard to exhaust the heat. Congrats!!
@Nucklehead46 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, your video helped me at the very end after replacing the igniter and all the sensors for my gas cabrip. My wife had purchased these fuses first and of course she was right. You video helped me locate the fuse and fixed everything.
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
That makes me happy to hear! How many times did you hear "I told you so" ? Lol
@mattcambray 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! You saved me $1000 by helping me diagnose and fix the issue (was almost ready to buy a new dryer). I bought a $15 parts kit from Amazon just in case the thermal fuse wasn't the issue.
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's great! Glad to help. Make sure that your vent hose is clean and doesn't have any major kinks in it. Sometimes that will cause over-heating. The thermal fuse can sometimes just be the symptom, not the cause. Happy for you!!
@U12Yak 4 жыл бұрын
Chris! Thank you so much for a clear, concise video on how to perform this task. I sure wish more KZfaq videographers could do the same....most can take something that would take 3 minutes and they make a 2 hour long video with 'Uhhhs, Duhhh's, every other sentence with crappy video and sound. Great job! Now all I have to do is to locate where I can purchase that fuse locally.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that. I was unable to source it locally without doing a special order, so that's why I went with Amazon. I knew it was going to not be the highest quality, but at least I could get it relatively quickly. Good luck!
@U12Yak 4 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration As a follow-up, Chris, I could not locate the fuse locally. Although my machine looks a lot like yours, it does not have the access door on the front like yours. (My machine has the steamer function on it too). Anyway, I was able to find a repairman locally who could come over in just a matter of a few hours and he replaced the fuse with an OEM part. He didn't charge me an arm or a leg either (he is from Ukraine and is working very hard to establish his business and he does it by pricing his jobs very 'sanely') :-) I did watch him take the dryer apart just in case I ever need to get in there again, say for a belt replacement. The whole front comes off and you need to remove the drum to access that fuse. But again, thanks for a great video!
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
@@U12Yak wow, that's extensive disassembly! Glad you got it repaired sanely, though!
@U12Yak 4 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration Chris! Yes, it took a little more than your video showed, but remember, my dryer is a different model than yours. Up top it looks exactly the same, but not having an 'access' panel down on the front like yours does required a more "thorough dismantling". But your video is still a 5 star! :-)
@dannielleyelder 10 ай бұрын
Excellent video thank you!!!! It took so many videos to find the one for my model and this was exactly what was the issue.
@roundtailrestoration 10 ай бұрын
That's very good to hear. Glad that it was helpful and you fixed the problem. So rewarding doing it yourself, isn't it?
@dannielleyelder 10 ай бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration absolutely 🤗
@davidmendoza9019 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris for sharing your knowledge. Saved me a few hundred dollars. The replacement thermal fuse I acquired from amazon for $5.00 and received it the next day through a prime membership with free delivery. My model Cabrio is newer than what you worked on so I obtained from Whirlpool a part schematic. From the schematic I could tell one of the fuses was on the blower which I saw was accessible from the front without having to remove the drum. The replacement was quick and after slapping everything back together she fired right up. My wife performed the final successful validation with some heavy loads. After many years of operations I'm not sure why the fuse popped. I will investigate further if I see that the thermal fuse pops another time.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Glad it worked out for you, David. I take check or money order...lol. Nice to hear when the video makes a difference!
@monicamoreno8039 3 жыл бұрын
How do you find a part schematic?
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Monica. You should be able to do a search using the model number and the words part schematic or just schematic.
@MollydogRadar 4 жыл бұрын
Thanx for the info. Very helpful. Saved me time and money. Bought 3 thermal fuses for 5.70 on Ebay. Thanks again.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Good deal! Glad it helped.
@guns2478 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Exactly what I needed!
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@jimkellberg 4 ай бұрын
Excellent professional presentation.
@roundtailrestoration 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@krysborek8724 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Chris! Go Leafs (wing wing...) :)
@roundtailrestoration 8 ай бұрын
lol. Glad it was helpful!
@fgjf1079 5 жыл бұрын
I watched this whole thing, even though I don't have this dryer. What am I doing with my life?!?
@roundtailrestoration 5 жыл бұрын
That may be the best comment I have ever gotten on one of my videos! I literally LOL'ed. Thanks for that! The KZfaq suck hole is real...resistance is futile.
@victobarajas3861 3 жыл бұрын
It's good to learn a lil bit from everything. It can be use full later down in life
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
Wiser words have been seldom said.
@mickey7660 4 жыл бұрын
This video allowed me to fix my dryer for $10 👍
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Lol, that's awesome! I'm glad it helped you save some cash!
@benwolfnecklace1649 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking I would have to take the back off.. saved me some work. thanks
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Zincaloom 5 жыл бұрын
Nice repair. No filler or sanding involved.👍
@roundtailrestoration 5 жыл бұрын
Amen to that!
@njaahkbackyardbodyworks1807 5 жыл бұрын
hey Chris...nice presentation...I have a series of Time Life How to books and this was as good as reading a book on it...with of course the personal touch...Thanks for sharing
@keithbodnarchuk4551 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful saved my house as I took off the front cover saw all the burnt lint good thing looking at fuse but found the potentially dangerous fire conditions, thank you so much thank goodness had the exact same unit
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, Keith. I always felt that this dryer, specifically, put out a lot more lint than I was used to. Like, out the exhaust vent. Makes sense that it clogging up with lint would cause it to overheat and pop that fuse. Yes, fire danger, but that's what that fuse is for. So glad you got it figured out!!
@juanalvarez6859 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information,,
@roundtailrestoration 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@diegito940 6 ай бұрын
Worked perfectly..thank you
@roundtailrestoration 6 ай бұрын
Good deal. Glad it worked!
@delandoduggan7698 Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@roundtailrestoration Ай бұрын
You're very welcome. Glad it helped!
@ellen4more 2 жыл бұрын
Hey so this is exactly what mine is doing. Bought the thermal fuse and replaced it twice incase there was a bad fuse in the Amazon parts. It is still blinking. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Ellen. My next thing to check would be the door switch. If the dryer doesn't think the door is shut, it won't let it start. You might be able to short the switch and then try to start it. If it starts, that's it. If not, then I'm at a loss. I don't own the dryer anymore. Some others in the comments have had a similar problem that you are, so maybe if you go back into the comments something will help. Sorry, but good luck!
@heatherhalley3307 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, trying to get the wires off the fuse. Mine are not pulling off of the fuse? Is there a trick to this?
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
No, no trick. They are just stubborn. But, pull on the connector itself, not the wire, or you could pull the wire out of the connector and that would suck. May help to rock it back and forth as you pull.
@AndrewCCM 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@AndrewCCM 10 ай бұрын
I watch several others and they kept saying to take off the back of the dryer. I was just about to just give up and buy a new one. Decided to look a bit more and your video absolutely saved me hundreds. Thank you so much!
@roundtailrestoration 10 ай бұрын
@AndrewCCM thanks, Andrew. That's very good to hear! Glad you were able to get it figured out and fixed.
@roundtailrestoration 10 ай бұрын
And thank you for the Super Thanks, Andrew. Much appreciated!!
@adanvalladares4551 5 жыл бұрын
Gracias mi amigo por tu video,pude arreglar mi secadora gracias a usted. Dios le bendiga!!!!
@roundtailrestoration 5 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! I'm so happy that it helped you out! Thanks for watching.
@dougrea 2 жыл бұрын
Solved my problem. Thanks
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
Good deal! Glad to help.
@jeffn6739 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kirstenhernandez4041 7 ай бұрын
Great video! You made it easy for me to do. Ant advice on what to do if dryer still won't start after changing the fuse ?
@roundtailrestoration 7 ай бұрын
Thanks. If it still won't start, I'd look at the door switch. If the dryer doesn't think the door is shut, it won't allow it to start. Outside of that, I think you'd be looking at something more significant. There are other components down around that fuse that you can also get at Amazon (I think I put the link in there). Not very expensive and might be worth a shot. The computer board would be next and that would probably be $$$. I'd also recommend a website, www.repairclinic.com. They have a lot of good troubleshooting videos and might give you more ideas than I can. Good luck!
@kirstenhernandez4041 7 ай бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration thank you, I really appreciate your advice :)
@rooseveltrice4363 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hope it helped!
@joepie221 4 жыл бұрын
Its good to deviate from your standard material once in a while. I do and it brings in subscribers. Does this fuse just stop the heat, or does it kill the motor too?
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I noticed that! This single video is my most successful across every analytic. No, the fuse kills the whole thing. Won't even turn when you press the power button on if I remember right. Thanks, Joe!
@joepie221 4 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration You gave me the confidence to have a starting point. thanks for that. I traced it to a broken element. Stay well my friend. Thanks for going outside the lines.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Good deal! That's an easy fix. Take care, Joe.
@1160modelcity Жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Chris I like your video thanks for the information, I check the Thermal fuse and the fuse is ok the meter beep so the fuse is ok dryer is not working when I press start...
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
Hi Tyrone. It may be the door switch. If that is broken, it will think the door is open and won't start. Record a video on your phone, put it in the dryer and see if the light turns off. If not, it's the door switch. If it does go out, I'm not sure but you'll have to do some Google searches. Good luck!
@1160modelcity Жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration Hey Mr. Chris, I just found the problem, I notice the belt was off track and off the pulley the belt has to be replaced that belt looks all eaten up.. I think I have to buy a belt. Do you have the part number. If not I will fine one Thanks Sir..
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
I do not (I got rid of the dryer). But, there should be a sticker right inside the door that will give you the model number, put that into Amazon along with "belt" or you can go to Repairclinic.com and do the same. That website is really good and will probably have a video for you on replacing the belt. Glad you found the problem. Good luck with the repair!
@markmanning5683 3 жыл бұрын
Might I suggest using Nylon Auto Trim Removal tools on the Lower cover to keep from scratching, plenty ridged to bent the tabs.
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea. Thanks!
@barbaraberger963 4 жыл бұрын
Trying to replace door switch, but cannot get the lid off. Its the same dryer in this video for the fuse. I have a new switch but can't get the lid off bc the Panel is screwed onto the back of dryer. Hope you can help.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to say I cannot. I've since gotten a new dryer and don't have a reference to help. Good luck!
@morrishowmedia 4 жыл бұрын
Great walkthrough thanks
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. Good luck!
@peaceanhairgrease 3 жыл бұрын
@Chris Fisher Great video. This is my first time. Important point at the end. Is there a way to troubleshoot the problem because some is causing it to overheat? The dryer seems to be stuck in pause. When I press start, it beeps twice.
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not positive about that. I'd check the inside for lots of lint and also your exhaust hose for lots of lint - maybe it's backing up. Other than that, there is a temperature sensor in there that you can replace, also available from Amazon in my link. Cheap enough to give it a shot.
@TheCupofthea 3 жыл бұрын
If my dryer won’t start at all should I change this but it could be something else ? I replace the door switch because it was broke and afternI plugged it and nothing !!!! so do you thing it is the what you show on this video. Forget the name of this little thing lol
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
It could be. In my experience, the dryer wouldn't even power on. It's the fusable link. It's cheap enough that it worth a shot, I think. Good luck!
@justinrussell6113 8 ай бұрын
So I thought I fixed it replaced the part just like in the video and it worked for 3 loads and back to doing the same thing any idea what it might be? I also cleaned it out really well why I was in there
@roundtailrestoration 8 ай бұрын
I'd check the exhaust hose to make sure there's no heavy lint buildup that would prevent it from exhausting easily. Outside of that, I'm sorry I don't have any other ideas. There is a website, www.repairclinic.com/, that has good troubleshooting guides. It might be able to help you out.
@shalenamcghee3897 4 жыл бұрын
I watched over and over how to remove it you did it so quick I can’t really tell
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry. Here's a link to another video. It's a different model, but the bottom panel comes off the same way. The link starts right when they are taking the panel off so you don't have to search for it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMiGosidu52xZ40.html
@milestillman6868 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very helpful!!! Saved me 💰!!!
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! That's what the video was all about! Glad it was helpful.
@michaellinker1316 6 ай бұрын
Replaced thermal fuse but its still doing the same thing. Any idea what other part it might be?
@roundtailrestoration 6 ай бұрын
Could be the door switch. If the dryer doesn't see the door as closed, it won't let it start. Easy way to test this is to start recording a video on your phone and place the phone in the dryer. Then, close the door. Open the door back up and watch the video. If the light went out, the dryer should "see" the door closed as it's the same switch (which means that's not it). Don't start the dryer, of course! If it's not that, I'm sorry but I don't have any better ideas. You can try this website and it can provide more ideas and also has good videos (I use it often) www.repairclinic.com/
@ericpfiffner5615 5 жыл бұрын
Well you needed a break from spread on /sand off anyway, right? It's so nice to have the skills to fix things like that. It can be annoying until you think about the money saved.
@njaahkbackyardbodyworks1807 5 жыл бұрын
Amen brother!!! not meaning that Chris should take a break but good to take a break period...You know I have to clarify because there are trolls out there who would take that as being mean...Chris you know you do a good job!!!! that is all that matters ;0p
@roundtailrestoration 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is nice. Trying to teach my boys that stuff, too, so they can save some money here and there. Outlets, switches, minor washer / dryer work. Hundreds and hundreds of dollars I've save over my years, I'm sure!
@roundtailrestoration 5 жыл бұрын
Lol, thanks, Robert!
@Gali391 4 ай бұрын
How do you open the top of dryer to access the shut off switch?
@roundtailrestoration 4 ай бұрын
I don't know. I don't own the dryer anymore and that wasn't something I ever did. However, I'd recommend a website, www.repairclinic.com/, that has a lot of good videos. You can probably find how-to there.
@brendaross4286 Жыл бұрын
We replaced the thermal fuse about 3 weeks ago last week was the first time I tried to use the dryer and it would not work it worked before my son left right after he installed it but when I tried to use it had the clothes in it and turned it on it clicked showed the time and then nothing can you help me
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
Hi Brenda. The thermal fuse may have blown again. The exhaust may be clogged with lint, which is causing the dryer to overheat. You can disconnect the exhaust hose and see if it's full of stuff. If not, then you may have another problem. If you know, or you know someone that knows, how to do an electrical resistance check, you can check the thermal fuse, with the dryer unplugged, and see what you get. Just connect the multimeter, set on resistance, across the two wires of the fuse. If it shows 0, it's good. If not, it's blown again and needs to be replaced. Good luck and let me know.
@marylouperez4215 4 жыл бұрын
Now how can I fix the thermostat,On this type of dryer?
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure the thermostat can be replaced without replacing the whole computer board panel. There are sensors inside near the thermal fuse which can be replaced. You can get them on Amazon as well. I'm not they will fix your problem, tho. Sorry, but good luck!
@emmyBAYBEE14 5 жыл бұрын
Did you have to replace the coil as well?
@roundtailrestoration 5 жыл бұрын
I did not. The coil worked properly. However, replacement didn't look like a tough job to do. The coil will normally fail by breaking (physically) which means it wouldn't heat up at all. If the computer was telling the coil to turn on, but never turn off, the excess heat would blow the fuse, preventing a fire. In that case, the fuse would be a symptom. But, so would the heating coil. Over time, I would expect the coil to eventually fail just due to heating up and cooling down, but I don't think this would normally happen within the life of a properly operating dryer. So, you may also need to replace the coil if you find it physically broken, but that, too, may be a symptom. Hope this helps. If you have a specific problem, I can try to help more.
@Tumusica311 2 жыл бұрын
Why would a dryer get too hot in order for this to need replacement? On mine i replaced the heater element and after a load it went off.
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
I think the biggest thing is that there is an obstruction or a lot of line in the exhaust line, preventing adequate air flow out of the dryer. The heat "backs up" and it cooks the fuse.
@chilzky14 Жыл бұрын
If only someone would show me how to get to the dryer door switch on this dryer
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
Sorry, but I don't have the dryer anymore or I would help. But, give this video a try. It might not be the exact dryer, but it might be close enough. Repair Clinic, that does these videos, is a great resource. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gKmidq15vZPKYmg.html&ab_channel=RepairClinic.com
@arvindbedi7730 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, thanks for the clear instructions. 👏👏 Replaced fuse. Dryer starts, with a damp cloth inside, it’s cold air. I have not connected the exhaust hose yet. What else could be wrong .. any thoughts?
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
If it got that hot to trip the fuse, you might have damaged the heating coil. You can take that bottom front cover off and look at the heater, which is toward the back on the right. When you are running the dryer (don't stick you hands inside when the cover is off and it's plugged in!), you should see the heater glowing red. If not, that may have failed (it's just a coil of wire and it may have broke). Outside of that, I'm not sure.
@arielmorales8255 Жыл бұрын
Hello Crist, my name is Ariel, I did all the Vidio by changing the Thermo fuse with a Whirpool Cabrio dryer and it didn't work, could you please tell me what went wrong, thanks
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
Hi, Ariel. I don't have the dryer anymore. But, it could also be your door switch. If it's broken the dryer won't start because it thinks the door isn't shut. A good website, RepairClinic.com has a lot of videos to help figure out what's wrong. I'd recommend taking a look there. Sorry I couldn't help, but good luck!
@arielmorales8255 Жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration Thak you Christ, God Bless you.
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@tinaperkins7173 2 жыл бұрын
Chris, My dryer is 2015 whirlpool cabrio and SAME symptoms as in your video, so we replaced both fuses but didn't start. Any ideas what else it could be?
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tina. It may be the door switch. If the dryer doesn't "see" the door as closed, it won't let it start. I would go to repairclinic.com and search there. They usually have several videos covering a bunch of stuff. Good luck!
@rmail0 5 жыл бұрын
A bad cycling thermostat is often what causes the thermal fuse to blow. If it happens again, replace them both.
@roundtailrestoration 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I assume the cycling thermostat doesn't cycle and it locks the heater element on, burning the fuse out?
@rmail0 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is what happens. There is no easy test to see if it is working and they are inexpensive compared to the cost of a second service call so it's common practice to replace them both.
@larryhoward6000 Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris , how you doing , just watched your video on fixing the Cabrio dryer ! I have the same one and the heating element went bad ! Do you have any videos on replacing that part ? If you do where could I find it ? Thank you Sir !
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
Hi Larry. I did not do a video on replacing the heating element, but I do remember looking at it while I was in there and it didn't look too bad. However, a website that sells parts, www.repairclinic.com has a lot of good videos but looking at them, I don't see one specifically for the Cabrio. Here's a KZfaq one I found that might help you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g56Pp5yZrc6dops.html&ab_channel=CletusCarroll. Outside of maybe being able to get to everything, I don't think it looks like too bad of a repair. Good luck!
@mayuridalia2833 4 жыл бұрын
Your video was very helpful but, Can you please tell me why my thermal fuse is blowing off? I have replaced 3 times in past 7 months. Please advise me what I can do.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not a trained technician. But, I would ensure that the dryer is not dirty with lint and that the exhaust trunk is clear and unobstructed so it can easily exhaust the hot air. If that's all good, I would try to dry something in timed mode vice one of the automatic cycles. That could rule out a bad computer controller keeping the heating element on all the time. Otherwise, maybe try smaller loads, but that's not a great option.
@mayuridalia2833 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Fisher Thanks for answering back, I really appreciate.my dryer does not have time drying.
@themextex2454 9 ай бұрын
Whats if it’s something else what could it be ?
@roundtailrestoration 9 ай бұрын
The door switch may have failed. If the dryer doesn't see the door as shut, it won't let it start. There are a few other components in the dryer near where that fuse is and some of those could be broken, but you should be able to test those. I'd lean towards the door switch. Outside of that, I'm not sure. I'd recommend a website, www.repairclinic.com/. They have a lot of good videos and troubleshooting help.
@chick3nbig777 3 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem. Did what you did and still have the same problem. Just clicks and flash.
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
There are other components that you can replace there, but I'm not sure that they would be your problem. It might be the door switch is broken. The dryer won't start if it thinks the door is open.
@chick3nbig777 3 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration so I opened it up my idler pulley was bad. Belt came off the pulley. Causing the tensioner to trip a switch.
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
@@chick3nbig777 That would do it. That's an easy fix! I did replace my idler pulley at one point, too, because it started squealing. Tight to get in there, but it's doable. Cheaply made.
@jvcmercado 2 жыл бұрын
My dryer dont heat. Replaced heating element and checked the fuse and still not working. Help pls
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
Does it turn but just won't heat or will it not run at all?
@jvcmercado 2 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration turns on and run. But no heat.
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
This website may be able to help you out. There are other things in there, like the thermostat, that may be an issue. Sorry, but I don't have the dryer anymore. www.appliance-repair-it.com/Whirlpool-dryer.html. Another good resource is www.repairclinic.com. They've got really good videos for most repairs. Good luck!
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
And if I remember correctly, all of the stuff called out to replace is accessible from the bottom front panel, like you did with the other stuff.
@jvcmercado 2 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration thanks
@milesclanton688 3 жыл бұрын
My dryer won’t turn on now. On the time remaining screen it showed 2 upside down or backwards looking L’s before that. Any advice on what to do...
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Miles. Not off the top of my head, no. Sounds like a computer problem. There may be some diagnostic information you can find using Google, typing in what you see on the display. Good luck!
@milesclanton688 3 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration thank you for responding!
@omardelvalle1652 4 жыл бұрын
My dryer is doing the same thing l, I change already the fuse and still doing the same, what should I do?
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
If the fuse keeps blowing, you've got another problem. Try to do a manual timed dry and see.
@jaydub5086 2 жыл бұрын
Replaced fuse and still the same thing, powers on but will not start still. Any suggestions?
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
My only other suggestion would be to test the door switch. If the dryer thinks the door is always open, it'll power up fine, but will never actually start. I haven't looked for one, but I'm sure there's a video out there on that. A website called repairclinic.com does a lot of videos. They may have one specifically for that dryer. Sorry, but good luck!
@jaydub5086 2 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration appreciate it
@natayacohn2907 Жыл бұрын
Did that work after you replaced the door switch I replaced this part and it still does the same thing turns on when I hit start it clicks and won’t start
@HeritageSoapCo 4 жыл бұрын
With my Cabrio Dryer my sensing light is flashing...is this the same thing?
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
No, it's not. I'm sure you can find something in KZfaq about that, though. I don't remember a light flashing, just that the dryer would not start.
@Sasquatch-ff9qh 4 жыл бұрын
So I came to watch because I thought my thermal fuse was bad but my dryer still turns on and runs except it just blows cold air. Could it still be the thermal fuse or another thermostat?
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
No, the thermal fuse is a protective device that will open when the unit gets too hot to prevent fires. It could be another thermostat, but it may be your heater coil also. If you turn the machine on with the bottom panel open, you can see the heating coil glow (red hot). They do wear and break over time. I'd try it with the machine on a manual mode, not an auto mode to help eliminate some computer glitch possibly causing the problem. Good luck!
@TheCupofthea 3 жыл бұрын
Hi ! is it possible to show how to replace the door switch please ???
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Josee. No, sorry, I no longer own the dryer.
@shawncarignan9403 4 жыл бұрын
mine do the same things and i check the fuse and everything is good. what could it be else then the fuse ?:(
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. It might be something as simple as the door switch not sensing the door shut it something as bad as the computer just not working. I don't think there are any other protective devices, outside the door and thermal fuse, that prevents the dryer from starting.
@chavitavb 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I have this dryer and it stopped heating all of sudden. The drum spins and the computer works perfectly. Have any idea what may have happened ?
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe it's just the heating element has broken? If you pull the front lower panel off like I show in the video, when you run the dryer you can see the heating element glow red. Just don't stick you hand in there with it plugged in! There's 240V in there and that could kill you. If you don't like that idea, you can unplug it and get in there to look at the element. It is just a coil of wire, like a spring, and they sometime will break just due to use.
@chavitavb 3 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration thanks for that info!
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
@@chavitavb No problem. Good luck!
@sheriwoodruff7319 4 жыл бұрын
Chris, I have this same dryer and want to change the heating element. How do I get the back off? I took all the screws out and it won't budge.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Sheri. I didn't pull the heating element off, but I doubt, as long as you have the same model, that you have to pull the back off. My guess is that maybe there's a tab bent over or something like that? Or some screw in a spot that you cannot see? Sorry I can't be of more help.
@sheriwoodruff7319 4 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration Thank you so much for replying. A contractor working on my basement came by and we both couldn't figure out how to get the back off. So, they must do something unusual with it. I'm giving up and just calling a repair guy. But, I'm going to watch him! Have a good day.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
@@sheriwoodruff7319 Thanks, you too. Good luck!
@patrickherron1968 Жыл бұрын
what about the heater coil?
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
That could be it. In my case, it was not burned through. But, definitely, if it's fried it will prevent heating...but probably not prevent the dryer from starting. It won't just get hot.
@samuelwest2551 4 жыл бұрын
Hey man where is the heating element located on this thing? I have the same dryer and may need to replace the element but this is the only thing I've found so far of someone tearing in to the exact unit I have. Do I need to pull the whole drum out to get at it?
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
I did not replace the heating element, but I did remove it to test it and you DO NOT need to pull the drum. The heating element is on the bottom, right hand side, towards the back, maybe 6" or so off the bottom of the dryer itself. It's hard to see (use a flashlight), but it'll look like a bunch of coils of wire. If you look at the video at this point (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/npyVqcuK1ci4iqc.html) it's the metal "stand" that's in the lower right. You'll probably skin a few knuckles, but you can get it out. Good luck!
@TheCupofthea 3 жыл бұрын
But if it won’t start at all only the light inside what can I do ?..???
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Josee. I'm sorry, but I don't really know. I don't have the unit anymore, so I can't try to recreate what problem you are having. There are a few things you can replace that look similar to the fuse, but they should not prevent the dryer from at least turning. Sorry, but good luck!
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, like I provided to I'm Your Huckleberry, check out Repair Clinic and type in your model number (sticker inside the door). You may be able to find a video or looks at stuff with your symptoms. It's a great site and it's what I used to help me fix mine.
@Surrey_01 2 жыл бұрын
Does the fuse pull right out or do you have to squeeze the two plastic bits in some way to release the thermal fuse?
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
Once you remove the little screw, I think it has to slide to one side and it should pull out. There's like a slide lock built into it. Then you can remove the wires.
@Surrey_01 2 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration Thanks! I managed to get it, but looks like thermal fuse was not the problem.. any other ideas?
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
@@Surrey_01 Hmm. Is the dryer totally dead? No lights, nothing when you hit the "on" button? I don't have the dryer anymore (I bought a SpeedQueen), but I might be able to help.
@Surrey_01 2 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration It turns on and you can select normal/casual/heavy etc, but when you press start, nothing happens. Maybe the door switch?
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
@@Surrey_01 Yes, that would be my next thing to look at. You can maybe tape the two wires going to the switch together, acting like the door is shut, and then try to start it and see. I think the light comes off of the door switch, too. So, that should go off when you put the wires together (might not even need to start the dryer).
@edithprovazek1753 4 жыл бұрын
My dryer is making a squeaking sound at times and is not getting to hot. Would that still be the fuse replacement?
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
No, the dryer won't even turn on if the fuse is blown. There's a idler pulley in the dryer that keeps the belt between the motor and the dryer drum tight. Mine eventually got really squeaky and I replaced it. There are several videos on that. It's not too hard buy the thing is a bit rough to get at.
@edithprovazek1753 4 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration I appreciate your quick reply. I had the belt replaced this January because it was frail. It must be the little bearing wheel that turns it. Am I correct? Also, most video show that you can replace it from opening the front panel. If the part I am replacing is in the back bottom of the dryer can I just open the dryer from the back or is that a big no-no, lol.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
@@edithprovazek1753 assuming your dryer is like mine, Yes it's the little white that is spring loaded to keep belt tension. I did replace mine from the front but it is a bit painful. I never tried to take the back off and, you are correct, I think that's a bad idea because the drum is supported back their (I think).
@edithprovazek1753 4 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration yes, it's the same dryer as the one you have on the video. I appreciate all the detail information you shared. I will work on it this weekend. Thank you kindly Chris for replying and support.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
No problem. Stay healthy and good luck!
@TV-yu3fm 4 жыл бұрын
Could anyone please help me from having to goto the laundromat. I have current from electrical box through cord all the way to motor at bottom. Nothing comes on when I push power button. I did check, therma fuse tests ok but thermistor was bad. Have new one on order but would that cause the whole dryer to not turn on at all?
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Travis. That doesn't sound right to me that the thermistor would prevent the dryer from running at all. It would seem to be more for regulating the temperature. That being said, it may be wired that way as a safety device, so that if it does fail in the way to leave the heater on continually, it just won't let the dryer work. Of course, that what the thermal fuse is for, but maybe it's a double-safety circuit. Sorry I cannot give you a definitive answer. Good luck!
@TV-yu3fm 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Fisher Well I’m getting the part Friday so I will update when I give it a try. I’m assuming it’s probably going to be the motherboard but that’s expensive so it’ll be last resort.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
@@TV-yu3fm good luck, Travis. I've since gotten rid of that machine and invested in a Speed Queen. No electronics, just solid steel, like the old fashioned ones.
@Paula-po9kx 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We replaced it and it still doesn’t start now what?
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Paula. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what's next (and I don't own the dryer anymore). From what I had studied back then, there wasn't much else outside of the computer board EXCEPT for the door switch. If the door switch is broken, the dryer won't see the door as shut and it will not start.
@Paula-po9kx 3 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration thank you for responding. I called a repair technician, $119.00 just for the service call, yikes!! He’ll be here tomorrow, hopefully it’s not to serious. Years ago I called a repair technician to come out and he charged $75.00 just to tell me I needed to replace my dryer, that really stung!!
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, wow. Unfortunately, lots of stuff now is made to be disposable. If you do need to buy a new dryer, I recommend looking at Speed Queen. They are more expensive, but have a great warranty, are made in the USA, and built like tanks. We have had a washer and dryer for a several years and love them. No problems at all. Good luck!
@tinaperkins7173 2 жыл бұрын
@@Paula-po9kx i am trying to repair my dryer now too. Can you share, What ended up being your repair fix???
@Paula-po9kx 2 жыл бұрын
@@tinaperkins7173 it wasn’t the thermal fuse after all, my son in law switched it out and it was easy. I called a service tech guy it was the belt, if my son in law would have done some more checking it would have been an easy fix. Let me say I told my son in law after he has switched the thermal fuse and that didn’t fix it, just leave it alone and I would call someone, not because he wouldn’t do it but I didn’t want he to spend the amount of time it might take him. Good luck with your repair.
@mobrown3533 2 жыл бұрын
My does the same but it hums when i hit start button.
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
That almost sounds like the drum is hung up or the belt is broken. I believe the dryer won't do anything when the fuse blows - totally kills it, so no hum.
@mobrown3533 2 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration i took it apart from the front cleaned out a food lion bag full of lint cleaned everything out with a shopvac and started it up and it worked ! Thanks you saved me about 500 bucks for a new dryer 😄🤙
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I like to hear. Good job!!
@imyourhuckleberry8961 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my Lord, I’m trying to figure out what’s wrong with my dryer like this (model # WED8600YW2), but I think something else is wrong. It will start and heat up, but shuts off after five minutes and won’t start again for hours. Trying to determine the issue is about to drive me crazy.
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like you have a fuse, but it is "self-healing". I know there are fuses like that out there, but I don't know if that applies to your unit. Take a look at this: www.repairclinic.com/ProductDetail/1286750# Repair Clinic is a great site with lots of parts and videos and how-tos on figuring stuff out. Maybe you can find your symptoms?
@imyourhuckleberry8961 3 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration Thanks so much for taking time to reply! Apparently the vent hose got kinked somehow and the dryer was detecting “low air flow”.
@roundtailrestoration 3 жыл бұрын
@@imyourhuckleberry8961 Hey, that's awesome. Congrats!
@juliobogarin1027 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris I did the job on my dryer and keeps doing the same thing is there any other thing could be
@roundtailrestoration 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, Julio. There are a few more basic components (that are what you see the other wires going to down there where you replaced the thermal fuse), very similar procedure to replace and similar in cost. You can try those. If that doesn't do it, then you're looking at the computer board, which gets really expensive to replace and is probably not worth it. Not being there to help, though, it's hard for me to say.
@roundtailrestoration 5 жыл бұрын
I bought all of those other components as a kit from Amazon. When I get done work, I'll look up the Amazon info and link to it for you.
@roundtailrestoration 5 жыл бұрын
Another thing to try (you'll have to replace the fuse again) is to run the dryer in a different model. In other words, if you are doing auto dry, try the timed dry. If high heat, try a different heat setting. This may be a band-aid, but if it works normally on timed dry but blows the fuse on auto dry, it may be the computer (which sucks, obviously 😟)
@roundtailrestoration 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry that I totally forgot about getting you the kit number. Here's what I bought from Amazon to replace all of the fuses and thermistors for this model dryer: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B4WQHK9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@loveinfo31 2 жыл бұрын
How did you remove the bottom cover?
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
Painful. There are two little tabs at the top that you have to release to allow you to pull from the top and down to release the panel. If you start at about the 3:00 mark, I try to explain how it works.
@loveinfo31 2 жыл бұрын
@@roundtailrestoration thanks Chris. I ended up seeing how you did it in the video. I was just getting frustrated and losing my patience 😂
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
@@loveinfo31 I hear you. Glad you got it!
@gilbertovasquez7885 Жыл бұрын
Hello there, Thanks for this video. but I need to see how to replace the Belt Tensioner. do you happen to have a video for that as well? Just hoping here :) Be safe, healthy, happy and stay awesome!
@roundtailrestoration Жыл бұрын
Hi Gilberto. I do not have a video on that, but I did do that job (thing makes an awful sound, doesn't it?!). Here's a video I watched from Repair Clinic (a great site) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMp-aJl1m5jaZqs.html. I didn't take it apart as much as they do in the video, but I would have made it a lot easier. I was afraid I wouldn't get it back together, but I was able to get at everything and only drew blood a few times. Good luck!
@Bey11ktb 4 жыл бұрын
How do you Know if it needs replacing?
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
If the dryer won't even start...no power at all even though it's plugged in...then the thermal fuse is blown. If the dryer starts up and spins, it's not the thermal fuse. The problem is that it is a safety device and won't normally blow unless you have another problem (like the heater not turning off). So, you can replace it, but it may blow again if something else is wrong.
@Bey11ktb 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Fisher It will dry the clothes but it takes about three cycles when set on sanitize or bulky items. I think instead of getting a new dryer I can just get it fixed.
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
That's not the thermal fuse, then. Are you doing an automatic cycle or a timed cycle? I don't have the dryer anymore so I can't check it. I'd recommend trying it on timed dry and seeing if it seems better. If it works fine on timed dry, then you've got a computer problem which means lots of $$ and probably just better off dealing with it or getting a new dryer. If not, then I would say your heater coil may have broken, which is not uncommon.
@Bey11ktb 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it does the same on timed and automatic cycle. The wife says it takes at least 5 cycles. Is changing the heater coil hard or expensive?
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
@@Bey11ktb I didn't do that, but it didn't look too difficult to me. It's a bit "deeper" in the dryer, so it may be painful to get to. Just make sure you unplug it! I think a new heater coil is relatively inexpensive. But, I would expect, if you remove your existing one, that you would see a broken coil. You can pull the bottom cover off and watch what happens when it heats up...if the coil only partially glows red, then it's probably broken. If it doesn't glow red at all, there's another problem, I think (unfortunately).
@shalenamcghee3897 4 жыл бұрын
I can’t can’t the bottom off you can tell it’s loose a little do I just pull it off real hard
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
There are sitting clips on the to of the bottom panel. If you slide a thin putty knife in there, you should be able to pretty it down away from the top panel. I show that (in think) early in the video. Good luck!
@shalenamcghee3897 4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for responding I have watched a lot of videos and some say take off the back my dryer is almost the same but the model number is the same accept the last number is 1 instead of 0 I need to know do I take the bottom off or the back
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
@@shalenamcghee3897 I really don't think you should or need to take off the back. That supports the drum and is pretty heavy duty. It might not go back together. I tried when I first did this job and quickly changed my mind.
@algallego 4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Fisher, may I ask from which vendor you buy your fuses? I've read a couple of reviews on some vendors products on Amazon and saw that some buyers were getting packages of duds. Thank you for the video! Definitely going to save on repairs if it's a simple fuse replacement! Cleaned out my lint traps/ducts while at it as well! Thanks again!
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
I did get them from Amazon, though if I had more time at that point, I would have ordered them from my local appliance repair shop. They couldn't get them inside of a week or so. The ones I got did hold up, though, but I would still get them elsewhere. Good call on cleaning it out real good. That may be a contributor. Glad to help!
@oscarvirgen6579 4 жыл бұрын
I replaced it but it still didn't work
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
It's obviously something else, then. Maybe the door switch? If the dryer doesn't think the door is shut because the switch is bad, it won't start. Stupid question: do you get the lights and beeps when you turn it on?
@Just1nGarcia 4 жыл бұрын
My fuse won’t come off of the wires
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
I don't remember having too much problem, but if you look at 6:35, you'll see two small holes in the blades. Some wire connectors have little "dots" that fit down in those holes to prevent them wire from easily coming off. You can look to see if there's something like that going on there. Sorry I can't be more help, but good luck!
@Just1nGarcia 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Fisher I got them off, I really appreciate the quick help!! Have a good one!
@roundtailrestoration 4 жыл бұрын
Good deal! You, too!
@tadeov1546 2 жыл бұрын
Just tape the 2 wired together plug it in
@roundtailrestoration 2 жыл бұрын
Not a great idea. That removes a major safety feature of the dryer to prevent fires.
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