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From the washer to the dryer
Well, now the dryer is causing problems. The dryer does not seem to
shut off. I think it is the timer. The dryer doesn't turn off either in timed mode or dryness setting mode but if you turn the dryer to off, or open the door it does turn off. Any suggestions? mark |
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From the washer to the dryer
On 24 Mar 2007 08:28:30 -0700, "Mark S" wrote:
Well, now the dryer is causing problems. The dryer does not seem to shut off. I think it is the timer. The dryer doesn't turn off either in timed mode or dryness setting mode but if you turn the dryer to off, or open the door it does turn off. Any suggestions? mark Is it still heating? The problem with my dryer was similar but wouldn't heat. -- Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.laughingsquid.com "God was invented by man for a reason, that reason is no longer applicable." |
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From the washer to the dryer
Yes, it heats and dry's fine, just doesn't shut off. It's making the
little misses a little angry. Not to mention the price of propane these days. |
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From the washer to the dryer
Mark has a point. The timer advances via a little motor. Some timer
motors complete their circuit through the element, so if you have no heat either, you might replace the element and your timer will start advancing again. If you have heat but the timer is not advancing, then you will need to check for a voltage drop across the timer motor contacts. If you get 120, and if the timer is not advancing, then replace the timer. If you don't get 120 across the timer motor, then give us an update and I will give you some more ideas. |
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From the washer to the dryer
On Mar 24, 10:28 am, "Mark S" wrote:
Well, now the dryer is causing problems. The dryer does not seem to shut off. I think it is the timer. The dryer doesn't turn off either in timed mode or dryness setting mode but if you turn the dryer to off, or open the door it does turn off. Any suggestions? mark Have you asked repairclinic.com or one of the other expert sources? They will help with diagnostics and also parts to get you up and running quickly. HTH Joe. |
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From the washer to the dryer
On 24 Mar 2007 08:28:30 -0700, "Mark S" wrote:
Well, now the dryer is causing problems. The dryer does not seem to shut off. I think it is the timer. When everything was working fine, could you see the timer advancing, the knob turning perhaps? If so, is it turning now? Does it get all the way to the end? The dryer doesn't turn off either in timed mode or dryness setting mode Doesn't that tend to exclude the timer? but if you turn the dryer to off, or open the door it does turn off. Any suggestions? mark Get a kitchen timer and use that? |
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From the washer to the dryer
When everything was working fine, could you see the timer advancing,
the knob turning perhaps? If so, is it turning now? Does it get all the way to the end? No the timer knob does not seep to be moving. The dryer doesn't turn off either in timed mode or dryness setting mode Doesn't that tend to exclude the timer? Huh? but if you turn the dryer to off, or open the door it does turn off. Any suggestions? mark Get a kitchen timer and use that? I don't think so.... |
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From the washer to the dryer
Update....
I took off the head and checked the voltage across the timer. There is a 2-3 volt drop between runnun/not running. While I had it away from the wall I stuck the ol' shop vac up the dryers business end and up the exhaust vent. After I looked in the shop vac and found a rather large clump of lint. Started the dryer and the timer DID work on a timed cycle. So we will have to run a load or two to see what happens. Thanks for you ideas. Mark |
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