Whirlpool dryer Whirlpool duet How to replace thermostat How to check out thermostat How to check heater element How to fix dryer. how to fix your own dryer
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@spitzandspence17586 жыл бұрын
I bookmarked your video when it helped me replace the heating element, now I referenced it again to replace the thermostat, you good sir saved me big time. Thanks!
@arkoekass2 жыл бұрын
JD W, Thanks so much for this detailed video! Followed your steps and same part on my dryer didn't have continuity either. Wasn't sure how to use the meter at first, but you showed me how. Almost 8 years after you posted this and it's still helping people! Amazing!
@shellybrown7380 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I fixed my dryer by myself with the step-by-step instructions you gave in the video!
@nathaliegermain-foncette43686 жыл бұрын
Someone gifted this dryer and it just would not heat up. Thank goodness for your video. I am going on line to order the part then im gonna put on my tool belt and get to work. U made it look so easy. Thank u for the tutorial.
@hareshmharesh2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. This was my exact problem. The video and steps you highlight are awesome and just replaced mine. Thank you very much!!!!
@paulmasdeu2735 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to thank you for posting this video. I have the same model dryer as was shown on the video and was likewise not working. I followed your advice down to ordering the repair parts on Amazon and fixed the dryer in under an hour. Again thanks.
@tro94905 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Helped me a lot. Warning, when I went to test and the housing moved down in the slot and was touching a bottom of the dryer, this caused some sparks and smoking, make sure the housing is completely in the slot and off the ground.
@Sulandion2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Realized I didn't need to take everything off like many of the other videos showed (and I couldn't figure out since these older duets do NOT have handy tabs for the control panel). From your video, I figured out how to remove the housing with the heating element, so I could test them. Now, just need to order the correct heating element (the kit I had on hand had a later generation heating element).
@johnsmall20969 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video with the steps. My problem was exactly the same thing with the thermostat. I replaced both thermostats and the heating element due to massive cracks in the frame...figured since I was in there, do it all. Works like always now. THANK YOU!
@tacomaken15 Жыл бұрын
I have the same dryer and it stopped heating. I followed your instructions and yes the same thermostat is bad. Just ordered the same 2 parts from Amazon. Have to wait 1 week. Will do a follow up when parts come in. Hope this is it. Thanks for posting this. Ken.
@Crgiantac5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I was able to replace the thermal cutoff switch with your help. Used the part numbers on Amazon and got my dryer working right again! Thank you!!
@jwill62009 жыл бұрын
Your video helped me out a lot. I am a single female and did not want to be taken advantage of by a repair guy so I did it my self. Thank you!
@MrSurgery1st9 жыл бұрын
Thank you j will. Glad it helped you!
@codyarnold14116 жыл бұрын
Well hello :)
@pauljackson16384 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Price is down to $10.87 for the pair. As of Dec 2019 you have 665 upvotes. At $300 saved per upvote you're at $200k and more likely millions if you figure most people don't upvote.
@benjiwade21694 жыл бұрын
Really appreciated this video and although a few of the steps were skipped in the video, it contained everything I needed to fix my Whirlpool Duet dryer and its broken heating element. With that said, I don't recommend that everybody remove the housing. It may be totally unnecessary and you can get to the fuses and the element w/ multimeter to test continuity *without* removing the housing. Getting the housing back in was a PIA. You have to tilt the housing forward so that the tab at the back of the housing will catch inside the housing port. It took me the better part of 30 minutes to figure that out.
@mskinetik3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I truly appreciate you sharing your video :) Thanks to you I was able to get my dryer working again! It ended up being a bad heating element. Installed a new one and it's running like new again.
@bmacleod0218 жыл бұрын
I want to thank you because that was a great video description of diagnosing the issue and stepping through the fix. I had the same problem with the same unit and found the same replacement parts. Thanks!!
@MrSurgery1st8 жыл бұрын
Thanks glad I could help
@martindurkin522310 жыл бұрын
Your video was the most thorough for this issue. I just replaced my heating element on a 9 year old Whirlpool Duet and it worked perfectly.
@MrSurgery1st9 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin
@martindurkin52239 жыл бұрын
No need to thank me! It is I who should thank you! Your video saved me a bundle of both time and money!
@bellee337 жыл бұрын
Just used this video to fix my dryer. Thanks so much for posting and empowering us DIYers!!
@MrSurgery1st7 жыл бұрын
Kellee K glad I could help.
@kimfoster1004 Жыл бұрын
Can you please help me I do not get how to get that whole piece out I'm guessing that is the heating element or maybe the housing
@scottfairchild20244 жыл бұрын
Finally a video that truly explains and shows everything it should. Super job! Thank you so much!!!
@edfitzpatrick10058 жыл бұрын
great job! helped me to confirm the heating element was the problem.
@deanhicks61897 жыл бұрын
ed fitzpatrick my dryer will not run I push start/cancel button but I get beeps (3) to be exact I have have been over the manual but no help Can you help me Thanks
@boberickson11022 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Mine was a broken heater element and I was pleasantly surprised that a replacement was only $20 on Amazon. There was a helpful tip in the comments about removing the tab at the back of the heater housing to make it easier to reinstall. And another tip for how to remove the housing which the video doesn't show.
@mackenziestuart44688 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a detailed video. Just fixed my dryer on your instructions with no issues.
@mariom40196 жыл бұрын
This video was a huge help. I was able to order the parts and repair dryer for less than $50 (both thermostats and heating element) and about an hour of my time. Thank you!
@Deborah2827710 жыл бұрын
best video for this dryer by far because of your DETAILED information and instruction. You did a great job, thank you. I think I can do this myself!
@MrSurgery1st10 жыл бұрын
Thank you Deborah
@tommyjkelleyjr15364 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Easy to follow along with it. THANKS!
@Fannie3fortin7 жыл бұрын
I fixed my dryer all by myself because of this video! Thank you so much! Internet is awsome!
@MrSurgery1st7 жыл бұрын
Fannie Fortin you are awesome! So happy for you!
@JamesThompson-sf6qm5 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Thank you.
@sadandbeautiful9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. It helped me fix my dryer. We've had it for 12 years trouble-free and it just stopped heating. The heating element was broken. The thermostats were OK.
@berthamiles650710 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thank you!!! for taking the time to make this video!!! Not only will you save me time in fixing my dryer….but your advice on picking up the thermostats from amazon…..made me change who I was ordering my heating element from…..and I was able to by the heating element and thermostats for less than I would have bought the heating element from the other guy!!! EXCELLENT DETAIL!!! Thanks again!!!
@berthamiles650710 жыл бұрын
oops buy not by
@ytlongbeach4 жыл бұрын
thank you! i found and ordered the high-limit thermostat for my dryer. it will be fixed in a jiffy!!
@Al_Z.Heimer7 жыл бұрын
I saw a similar video; it suggested that one tests it first with just air, not heated air. If it has heat, then it's the control board. If not heat, then do what you did. I like your video and the suggestions you made especially with regard to using a camera and cleaning the lint, the latter so critical.
@chrisapattee6 жыл бұрын
I wish you would have shown how you took the element out :(
@tjbugz11684 жыл бұрын
Take a look at the 6:23 spot in the video, you will see the tab at the end of the tube. To remove the tube, you have to rotate that housing until you can tilt the tube enough to get the tab out. Same with putting it back in, insert the tab, then rotate to the right orientation. CAREFUL, the edges are sharp! Proof is in my band-aid.
@Leopoldo-V873 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip TJ i appreciate it.
@walshy21163 жыл бұрын
AHHHHHHH THANK YOU. THAT WAS MY ISSUE
@labelgirl2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@tg81502 жыл бұрын
Just break the damn tip off. It’s not needed.
@rhondabrowder1875 Жыл бұрын
Is there a video that actually shows how to get it back in ? Every video skips that part. I'm ready to throw the whole thing in the landfil and buy a clothes line. No reason whatsoever it should be that difficult to get it back in there.
@petegeelan83032 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU! I found the bad one with the volt/ohm meter. Ordered the set. less than $10.00 arrived the next day. Installed and back in action. I should have looked for a youtube first. I took the back panel plug and lid off before I found this video.
@mrzitel19 жыл бұрын
Great video and great help. Fixed the broken heating element in my dryer and saved a lot of time and money. Thank you!
@FHochstenbach5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for creating this video! It was exactly what I needed. I followed your instructions, and now my dryer is working again. Keep up the great work!
@ajaygupte23810 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I saw this video first and it helped me get started. My issue turned out to be the element but your video was very helpful.
@MrSurgery1st10 жыл бұрын
Thank you AJay
@MegaYandel124 жыл бұрын
That thing lit up like the 4th of july. I just fixed mine. Thanks
@nvdump8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I had the same problem, and thanks to you i was able to fix it, you just saved me a ton of money.
@VioletAvenger5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Random Fix It man. You are my hero of the day. *tips hat*
@plowhand55915 жыл бұрын
Great gob. Exactly what I needed. Thanks!
@conquerorhowie7 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial! Just fixed mom's dryer. Thanks!
@MrSurgery1st7 жыл бұрын
Howard Mills thanks. Glad I could help.
@shelw.95655 жыл бұрын
Thank you dude!!! I just fixed my dryer!
@mansfield6198 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for this! I was able to DIY because of this... much appreciated.
@rbtraj017 жыл бұрын
A fantastic video - every step of the process was well chronicled. Thanks so much for helping me save my dryer !
@MrSurgery1st7 жыл бұрын
Mark Beattie glad I could be a little help.
@jimpackjr5 жыл бұрын
Huge help! Thanks so much!
@mariog73555 жыл бұрын
Great video!👍🏻
@annkerr91117 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this has been very helpful but I still can't get the heater housing (tube) out of the machine! When checking for continuity I have determined that the element is bad but what next?
@cabbys7 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for the excellent tutorial.
@TeeGiang9 жыл бұрын
love it! thank you for being a yt member of our society!
@bamboozooka5869 жыл бұрын
thanks for posting this video. will help big time......
@Braulex887 жыл бұрын
It works perfectly thanks man
@marielato79347 жыл бұрын
Thank you saved me several beer.........
@Cambo1815969 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your help!!!
@MrSurgery1st9 жыл бұрын
Your welcome. So happy that it helped you
@traciwedd73374 жыл бұрын
thanks!! fixed it.
@lindajordana7553 жыл бұрын
When you say not working, do you mean doesn;t heat but starts up? Mine won't even turn on. Could it still be a dryer fuse?
@MrSurgery1st10 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin glad I could help
@KLNYC6 жыл бұрын
Mine too blown too. I need to test it
@roostershooter767 жыл бұрын
Your video helped me find the items described, but it did NOT show how to remove the 'Heating Coil Element Housing' out of the brackets without removing the dryer drum.
@heatherschon45275 жыл бұрын
Having the exact same issue currently. We're you eventually able to remove the housing unit? If do please explain?
@erictucker32558 жыл бұрын
thats true that was my point should have been more clear im in the appliance business it is a great video
@crawl31218 жыл бұрын
I cannot get the screw out of the metal panel in front of the element. It just spins.
@MrSurgery1st8 жыл бұрын
Take a pair of needle nose pliers and lift up and turn the screw. place a small flathead screwdriver between the face of the screw and the sheet-metal so this should help. (Be careful not to pinch your hands. It really hurts )If that does not work you will have to drill it out.
@tl76225 жыл бұрын
Looking for specific part numbers for thermal fuse element and anything else may be wrong. Other question was you mentioned if it wasnt the thermostat that it could be more serious. What did you mean and what specfically could it be. Im going to have limited time to work on this and will be ordering as many parts as possible just incase.
@dontyler13924 жыл бұрын
I got everything done but I can't get the housing for the element attached at the back again. It's weird too because when I measure the back it's 5 inches and the back of the housing is 5 inches. Is there a special trick to get it back on?
@jamesle82485 жыл бұрын
You’re awesome! 🙏🏽
@walshy21163 жыл бұрын
Dude you showed the element and the thermostats inside the body of the dryer and the next scene is them laying on the floor. How did you get them out of the dryer. I got to that point and lightly yanked and they wouldn’t come out. They’re in a galvanized tube that connects to the back wall of the dryer so I called my repairman. Here goes another couple hundred for a $30 fix.
@davisfamily_53549 жыл бұрын
How do you get the heating element out of the dryer? Do you just have to yank it out after taking out the screw? Mines seem to be stuck or not coming out as easy as the one in the video. Also would it be okay to leave it in the dryer and remove that black metal, test the thermostat with the ohmeter from within the dryer?
@kalonkakon99935 жыл бұрын
My whirlpool duet sport dryer stopped working and I figured out that the thermal fuse had blown. I replaced it and it was working again, but I saw that something must be wrong with my sensors because when it was on an auto cycle, it would get near the end of the cycle and then add a bunch more time and basically run too long. Guessing that is how the thermal fuse blew the last time. I figured I'd just use the manual timed cycles instead since they don't auto add time. Someone used the dryer on an auto cycle, but I didn't think they let it run for a long time... now the dryer is not working again. I know how to replace the thermal fuse now, but I just did that and don't want to have to keep doing that. Obviously there is another problem. Any suggestions? Broke teacher so I need to try to fix this myself.
@godnoomgodnoom7 жыл бұрын
The diagnostics are good. But you skipped disassembly steps. This can be the most frustrating part!
@lungimsam6 жыл бұрын
How do I get the heater box back onto the hole in the back of the dryer? I have to get that metal tab in first. I tried just sticking the box straight in and it seems a little flimsy that way.
@diogenes5055 жыл бұрын
Do you say you have to remove the door before you remove the bottom cover? Our dryer has a thermal runaway. That is it keep heating up regardless of the temperature setting. Could it be the fault of the thermostats or controller board?
@popeye622110 жыл бұрын
I did my best to get that heater box out from the front. I broke down and too the back off including the air duct assembly. I have a WED9200SQ0, how did you get your heater box off from the front since I need to go back into it? PS. My issue is my element heats up on the air setting. Any clues on where to start?
@MrSurgery1st9 жыл бұрын
Need to check all your fuses and thermostats with the ohmmeter
@kellimovalson66998 жыл бұрын
I know this is a stupid question, so forgive me...but the dryer needs to be on in order for the ohm meter to check for continuity, correct? I just want to make sure before I electrocute myself, lol! Dryer seems to work fine, when I can get the time to run time to work on the control panel. I usually have to turn the dial, and press a few buttons, until I FINALLY get any minutes to register on the "Estimated Time Remaining" screen. It will typically show "--" instead of minutes, and won't turn on until I play around with the settings dial long enough to get the minutes to flash on the screen and quickly press "Start" before it goes back to "--". If you have any other ideas before I get started on what could be the problem, please let me know. Thank you!
@MrSurgery1st8 жыл бұрын
Yes you must unplug the dryer/flip the breaker before working on it at any time
@WalshLuken7 жыл бұрын
Kelli Movalson no the dryer does not need to be on, the ohm meter is sending a current through each part to see if there is continuity in the part. Switch off your breaker before working on this at all.
@Mikewhitlock81134 жыл бұрын
Do the wires have to be disconnected to do test?
@jimmywray5204 жыл бұрын
Mike Whitlock yes
@juancortez64377 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a whirlpool duet sport dryer I already replaced twice the thermal fuse because after one time used the thermal fuse stopped working, what can I do to solve the problem???
@Crider-ih2ir5 жыл бұрын
When u installed the new thermostat did it have reading across it? I just replaced my element and thermostats less than 6 months ago. Just put new one in , 3 loads later stops working again.. and not getting reading across the last thermostat like u. So checked my old 1 and not reading on it either..
@deboratait85749 жыл бұрын
Gas duet dryer 8 years old does not heat up? It is a used dryer did this when we first purchased it. A month ago. It had set out in cold so we thought condensation. Well it has worked uo untill this afternoon. Now not heating up again!
@pamleach579 жыл бұрын
I have a question: my dryer is running TOO HOT... when I dry something on low heat, such as delicate fabrics, the dryer is so hot that it ruins, shrinks, or fades almost everything I put into it! Also...I noticed last night that though the clothes were all very dry, the machine indicated "damp" and still had 60 mins of drying time left on the timer! What could be wrong? It's an electric Whirlpool Duet. Thanks!
@Insanejo5059 жыл бұрын
Pam did you find out why your dryer was running too hot. I am having this same problem. thanks
@pamleach579 жыл бұрын
No! I didn't! I just have to be really careful of what put in there! If you find out anything, please let me know! Thanks!
@MrSurgery1st9 жыл бұрын
Your probably having a issue with the high temp fuse. It shuts off the element when it gets too hot. When you buy a fuse set it comes with two fuses. Replace both of them. That is my advice. Some people only replace the one bad on, but I would replace both while I had it open.
@MrSurgery1st9 жыл бұрын
By fuse I mean thermostat.
@bethford52207 жыл бұрын
I can't get the housing unit back in I have my thermostat and fuse ready to go but can't get the piece back in place is there a secret?
@hibob617510 жыл бұрын
JD, Any tips on getting the element housing back in its place with the tab inside the hole?
@MrSurgery1st10 жыл бұрын
It should just slide right in it has slots made for it
@krissapulliam6369 Жыл бұрын
Hello- is there a certain way/easier way to get the wires off so I can pull the housing unit out?
@robgallo_peak9 жыл бұрын
can'tseemto get the housing back in. there is no slot for it? It was in there pretty snug when i first diassembled it, but i cannot see how it would go back in there and stay?
@youonknowme8 жыл бұрын
arghh!!!! I'm having the same problem and nobody seems to address it. if you were helped please tell how you got it to go back in.
@ManagePoint18 жыл бұрын
+youonknowme arghh2!!! Another vid shows a tech completely removing front and drum to get at the element. I was hoping for something easier!
@youonknowme8 жыл бұрын
+Mich Kealey I have it in but I might take the disassemble route. Mainly because the element is not snug, so I'm losing heat and energy right now. thanks for the input and response.
@markgeorge22554 жыл бұрын
Speak a little louder , thanks for the video
@awwwnawwbruh5 жыл бұрын
Removed the bottom cover, when I start the cycle, it glows bright orange, and then stops glowing without the gas actually being lit
@thomasgrimm68388 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Thanks much! I fixed it myself with this .
@JeffJennings828 жыл бұрын
How did you determine that the thermostat is out before opening it up? My drier randomly beeps 4 times while drying sometimes throughout the entire run and sometimes it doesn't beep at all (intermittent). It still dries the clothes fine tho.
@MrSurgery1st8 жыл бұрын
Do you see an E. error message on the screen.
@MrSurgery1st8 жыл бұрын
Also is the dryer drying your clothes.
@PetiteOne873 жыл бұрын
So what if the heating element & the 2 thermostats read fine on tester thing. What other things can it be like you mentioned in this video....??? Please help. Swear worst luck ever my dryer breaks right before Christmas!!
@MrSurgery1st3 жыл бұрын
Does the dryer turn on and run and just not heat up?
@WalkinginHISSpirit6 жыл бұрын
I need help replacing a dryer belt for model number GEW9200LW1 Duet. can anyone send me a link to find this particular repair?
@fisherscommuter6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@michaelh28529 жыл бұрын
How do you get the tray to slide out
@MrSurgery1st9 жыл бұрын
There may be s screw holding it in place. Once clear of all the screws you just tug it out.
@benchristensen65525 жыл бұрын
Ok I replaced the thermistor on my whirlpool duet dryer , but the F 23 code popes up again and shuts my dryer off????? What do I do now ???????
I have this unit and the control panel lights up but when you press start the drum does not turn. Did your drum not turn or did it just not heat up?
@MrSurgery1st2 жыл бұрын
My issue was heating. But you may have an issue with one of the sensors. You can buy the whole kit on Amazon.
@annaquach34189 жыл бұрын
hi there:) I hope you see this and respond ASAP please :) what size is the screw that needs to be removed first on the heating element? I can't seem to find a socket wrench to fit. please help! winter will be approaching soon. goodbye mr. sun:(
@MrSurgery1st9 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what size it is. But my drill came with a regular hex head adapter that fits bits into it. It was a perfect fit
@hunclemike9 жыл бұрын
+Anna Quach 1/4 inch should do it.
@b_dewitt4 жыл бұрын
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@MrSurgery1st4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Thanks for viewing.
@b_dewitt4 жыл бұрын
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@chrissewell1608 Жыл бұрын
According to how clean your dryer is, it appears it has Never Worked! Ha ha
@erictucker32558 жыл бұрын
you don't have to turn off the breaker just unplug it
@MrSurgery1st8 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it's easier just to pull the dryer breaker instead of pulling the dryer away from the wall to unplug it. Especially if you're a smaller person.
@MrSurgery1st8 жыл бұрын
There are always more than one way to do things
@amandavaz89010 жыл бұрын
What is that meter thing called?
@MrSurgery1st9 жыл бұрын
It is an ohm meter or a voltmeter
@tbellz278 жыл бұрын
How the hell did you get the element out of the dryer? Just skipped that part
@MrSurgery1st8 жыл бұрын
If you have the screw out and remove the mounting bracket. You will have to pull really hard and aggressively to get it out.
@SynapticTV9 жыл бұрын
I have a F12 error on my Whirlpool washing machine. "F12- Heater element short circuit Check water heating element Check relay if fitted Check wiring to heating element and PCB connection" I'd guess that your video applies for a F12 error or just a F8?
@kimfoster1004 Жыл бұрын
I need a tool small enough to replace these without removing the housing