Sir, Perfect. I opened up my dryer. pulled the thermo and it was open. I am ordering the part now. Thanks a Ton.

Great vid! My belt just fell off. But I love these type of videos. Straight to the point and lists multiple potential issues. You rock!

If this guy ran for president, he’ll definitely get my vote!!!! Thank you bro

I saved a lot by watching your video and fixing my dryer! I was tempted to buy new one. Thank you 🙏🏾

Thanks a lot buddy! I dried two pair of shoes with my clothes and my dryer stopped, evidently with 4 minutes left on the cycle. After watching half your video, I turned the power off on the control panel and unplugged it. I waited about 5 seconds. After I plugged it back in, I turned it on and guess what? it started. Thank you!🎉

i was searching multiple places and couldn't get a "tell me like a 5 years old". thank you so much

Your video was an immense help to me. I recently replaced the belt and rollers on my gas powered Whirlpool Duet dryer because it was making a dreadful squeal when my wife tried to use it. Had everything installed and returned the gas line, etc only to discover that the dryer wouldn’t start, and it only made a clicking noise when I tried to start it. One video suggested it was the electronic assembly, but nothing looked amiss. Found your video and discovered that the belt switch was still activated. Once I adjusted it and tested the dryer, it began working normally. Thank you! 😊

You are THE KING...excellent video. Ordered parts and fixed dryer in 5 minutes. Now do a video showing how to get son the clean out the LINT TRAP!!

If a watching watching this video has a bad thermal fuse, you need to clean out your lint screen holder and dryer vent. Also at the end of the dryer, it sounded kind of noisy. There will always be a noise when the drum seam passes over the drum rollers, but this sounds like rubber skid marks on the drum. They can be scraped off with a puddy knife and will significantly reduce the clumpy noise. This noise and the reason you have belt and or tensioner problems is from overloading or overuse. If people would stop putting huge loads like all their jeans at once or shoes, rugs , big blankets etc, you will save yourself alot of problems. If you ever work on a dryer, clean the lint screen holder, inside the dryer and try using and electric (not gas) leaf blower to blow out the vent.

My dryer just stopped about 20 minutes ago. Can’t wait to troubleshoot according to this video. Thank you for posting!!

Theo, huge thank you man! Your video was spot on and it helped me resolve our issue. Ordered the new thermal switch on Amazon for $4.98, and it was delivered two days later. Installed that same day and now the dryer works great. I spent hours in Sunday trying to resolve the issue with error light. Bonus fact is that the entire dryer has been cleaned inside and out! Thank you so much!

Thank you very much for this video. My tensioner wheel broke off also and I followed this with great success. I got the whole bracket with wheel already installed on it for $25.00 Gave me a chance to shop vac all of the lint in there and around the motor too. Once again THANK YOU !!

Excellent video !!!!! Mine was the thermal switch I replaced it and the dryer is working fine. Amazon had the switch delivered promptly and we were back in business. The part is cheap. Saved our family money, if we were to have a repairman come in I’m sure it would have been expensive. Thank you for the video, very much appreciated.

Mine broke 3 times: 1st was the 12V DC Relay in the control board (left leg). It blew. 2nd was the thermal fuse attached to 2 light blue wires mentioned in this video 3rd was the Relay blew again, but this time the right leg. Replacing the relay needs to remove old relay from board, buy new relay, clean the board and put on new relay with some soldering work. Yes take your time and DIY and save yourself hundreds of dollars. Good Luck.

Excellent!! Came home from hunting and my bride said the dryer went clunk and stopped. 10 mins later...yup..the wheel had worn our just like yours. 👍

Great video. It helped me out alot. It turns out I had a broken belt. Thanks so much for posting

Great video! I’m stumped on mine. Door switch seems okay, thermal fuse, thermistor, and thermostats are good or replaced. Tensioner system is in place and appears working. I had a lot of lint inside dryer cabinet even though rear venting was clear. Read the interior seals are crummy on some of these duet models.

Thanks for putting this video up. In my case, I was able to clean the thermal switch and it started working again. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Thank you very much. My Duet dryer has the exact same symptoms. Now I just need to pull it apart to check for those two problem spots to see which one is the culprit.

Thank you! I fixed mine for 25 bucks! I checked the thermal switch first just like you said and that wasn’t it, so I figured it was what you said, the tensioner. You helped save me money! I appreciate it! Also, someone’s comment about the dryer squeaking and it was their tensioner too, confirmed the problem. Now everything is working great!

Thanks for the video. This was exactly what I needed, as mine quit working, and all the sensors seemed to be working but I found the broken belt. I held up the tensioner arm and all works as it should.

Holy crap. I’ve been searching for troubleshooting steps for our Duet for a day now. I don’t have a schematic to walk through the circuit. I’ve already ruled out the thermal switch, it tested good. I was going to start mucking with the motor tomorrow, I couldn’t “see” what was in series with the motor. I do know that our tensioner is in place and the pulley is there, however, I didn’t inspect it like this. Thank you so much.

Took me right to the problem. Great video man. Easiest thumbs up I’ve ever given.

God bless you! I'm was able to fix my mother's dryer today bc of this video!!!

Thanks so much sir! My dryer had a bad thermal switch, and I also found $3.90 in change so that almost pays for the replacements 😁

Thank you SO much! my problem was the thermal fuse. My dryer is back to work.

Two time user! I had to solder the panel last year. Easy fix! Yesterday it quit again and discovered that the belt had broken. Also easy to fix. I didn’t know there was a tensioner switch. I do now! Thanks!

Another thing I'll add. After I replaced the broken belt it was turning very slowly. I had to spray WD40 on the "wheels" that are on the inside. You can see one above his finger at the 1 minute mark. I believe there were 4, two in the front and two in the back. After greasing these up it started spinning normally. I believe this is what snapped my belt. My tensioner was still intact. Hope that helps someone. Thanks!

Mine turned out to be a broken belt - already replaced the pulley months ago. Thanks for the vid - encouraging for working on it again instead of dropping $1000 for a new one!

Thank you for telling me it should be normally closed…bought 3 new ones and 2 of them were bad…thought I had a more serious issue lol

Thank you for the tip I couldn't find my voltmeter so I found your KZfaq page the thermo switch was the issue $16 issue. Would really like to Thank you for your assistance salute.

I have a whirlpool duet as well, but the buttons and knobs are completely different. Did not matter though, because the belt and tensioner were the same, and it was the same problem. Replaced the pulley and was good to go!

Thank you so much!!! With your help I fixed my dryer, it was the same problem but with the thermo switch Thank you

Thanks for the video. This is exactly what happened to me. I put a bunch of wet items, including a few fleece blankets, that were too heavy (should have done an extra spin! 🙄), and it messed up the belt/pulley!

I want to find you and give you a hug (in a socially distant sort of way 😂). Seriously, this JUST happened to our Duet. This is giving me a great game plan to address the issue. Great video!

I have learned to keep extra belts, door clips and heating elements on hand for fast repairs. This is the first time the thermal switch has gone bad. Great video! Thanks!

You guys don't understand this guy saved me about $12oo video was so helpful

Thank you brother. Excellent, right to the point video. I agree this was the best thumbs up I’ve given so far.

excellent camera work. I could see everything well thank you!!!

Thanks a lot for your video. I had the exact same problem and now it's fixed. It's hard to believe that this critical pulley tensioner is made so cheaply, no wonder it breaks so easily !

Thank you! I was able to diagnose the problem (with the belt - replacement) with the help of this video

Much appreciated Theo, sure enough I had the exact issue! Repair kit on way including rollers, pulley wheel and belt while Iam already there.

Thank you! Looks like I know what I'll be doing in the morning. Just fixed the washing machine and tomorrow the dryer. I'd rather not schlep to the laundromat..

Great video! I was scared to death to attempt! But, not now! Thanks

I have a whirlpool dryer. The belt is not broken, but it won't spin, so I'm thinking I have the same problem as you. Thank you for sharing

Thanks so much for the video. Saved me a bunch of money by you pointing out the tensioner switch. That ended up being my failure point.

Thanks for the tip! Ended up being a broken belt. Wife was IMMEDIATELY on the computer looking at a $700 dryer. I was like, AH HECK NO! So I bought a kit that included a belt, a tension wheel and metal arm…..$15.00!!!!! Take that wife!!!! A tip for everyone, while you’re in there, remove the drum and give it a good vacuum.

You're Ready to do Appliance Repair and Flipping . you know alot 👍🇨🇦

Also adding: None of the prior part numbers were actually my issue. When I got inside the cabinet my problem was a broken belt. The part number for this is: 661570V

Thank you. The tensioner switch was a helpful hint

Thanks! I fixed my dryer with an 8 dollar part ❤️

Thanks for helping us for saving money and time.

Had my main board repaired, good as new!!!

Good video, but.... Would like to know how to remove the thermal switch and test it.

Nice video. Mine was doing the same exact thing. Found a broken belt, so the tensioner switch was not making obviously.

Great video, right to the issues and the repair. Thanks

Thx buddy.. you're video helped me fix my dryer. Much Appreciated!

We have the same dryer, doing the exact same thing. Going to check it out today.

This is one of the most helpful vids I've ever watched relating to diying in general. Do you have a vid showing how to replace the wheel tensioner and belt by chance?

You the man. It was the belt ,it snapped. Appreciate Ya

Thank you so much for your video, it helped me a lot. I completed this task succesfully.

thanks!!! same issue tensioner flozen tripped off belt, was able to pull off from front will try and install from front as well. Wish me luck,

I find the main control under the top of lid is usually blown. You can remove board from plastic assembly and see where board has shorted. Had that job today. Installed new board and it’s still powering on but not running.

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to help us.

I have the exact same problem. It started tonight. I hear the click when I press start. Will pull the machine out this weekend to view the wheel tensioner. However, my diagnostic code states an F50. Which could be the water valve or PCB. WoW. So much to look at. But buying all parts and doing it myself (as I researched two years ago and fixed my thermal fuse) had a repairman replace the heating element two years ago. I figure if I replace the tensioner (if needed) the water valve (if needed) AND the PCB, it will all still be cheaper than a brand new one.

Thank you for the video, have the same problem, the problem now, is to find the right wheel

Excellent video, thanks a million Sir!

My exact problem. Thanks for the video!

Thank you. Exactly what I need...

Thank you, great video. Exactly what I needed!

First the pulley was squealing like a pig so oiled bit eventually got new one and replaced. While I had the back open unit was vacuumed and cleaned and the vent flex pipe was cleaned. Its like a brush on a stick that goes onto a drill and it is now looking like the day it was installed, all fresh and clean. Everything put back together and now the unit won't start... So I flipped the breaker and reset... Not sure if door sensor, thermal fuse, or tensioner sensor but I need to give my aging back and knees a break before moving everything out again and removing back cover. Not my first appliance I've needed to fix but this one is about to end up next to the road with a free sign on it as it has one issue after the next

Thank you so much for posting the video. Have the same Whirlpool Duet dryer that has the same issue. Power is on, the start button is clicked when I pressed it, but nothing happens.

Thank you first vídeo I watched and exactly my problem.

Well I was lazy and rotated the drum manually counter clockwise to rotate the clothes backwards so I could reach for a specific item and heard a loud pop. Now the dryer has this problem you show in the beginning plus the drum spins freely. Hope it’s a simple fix once I take the back off and look.

Solved my problem 💯, thanks Mate

Thanks for putting this out there man!

Great video, thanks for sharing this info. My pulley is good and the whole belt system was recently replaced so it is likely the thermal switch or the fuse on mine. How do I know which is the problem?Do I need to put a multimeter across to test and if so what should I be looking for in terms of amps?

Thank you so much you save $2000

Broken Belt for the win. Super easy repair. Thank you.

Thank you sir! Took me straight to the problem.

thank you for your video very interested nice and clear good job well done

I have a GEW9250PW1 that doesn't light up at all, nothing. Not sure which board would be at fault. The thermo fuse is shot and one is on the way. Any ideas?

Fantastic video. Thank u

Mine was the burnt/popped solder on the back of the board. If you have the problem it's very obvious when you take the board out and turn it over. I just put some soider on it and started working again I guess we'll see how long it lasts

A big thank you! I hope it's one of those issues.

Thank you so much for this.

Your video helped me I had the same issue glad I found the problem

Excellent video. Thanks a lot.

Thanks for video this was very helpful.

Thank you for the info helps a lot

Awesome info Had the same issues but was able to identify the problem thank you

Thanks man! Good video!

Thanks a lot is a really good helping

thank you for sharing your knowledge! gonna give it a try :)

You are the man! Thanks for this video.

Mine was screeching before this... so i ordered a 60 dollar kit and replaced the pulley, i believe it was the pulley one, and all the rollers and the belt. But now its clicking... so im going to try the thermistor or relay. I think its because my wife didnt clean the lint screen multiple times.

I had the first problem! Thanks so much!

Seems with my washer its a fuse maybe. When it does power on, other buttons work as the power button, if that makes sense. But most times it still won't cycle on unless we continue to play with it.

superb!

Thank you! Great explanation fixed my problem 👍👍👍