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dryer overheating randomly
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My GE electric dryer is super heating randomly...we always use timed dry (60-80 minutes)...on random loads the dryer will heat the clothes too hot to touch...I've check for a lint clog...the timer runs...doesn't seem to get hung up...any ideas? Thanks. |
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The dryer has a internal thermostatic "Klixon" type switch that cycles the
elements on and off maintaining an average temperature that is acceptable for clothes drying. It may have two - one for hi temp and one for low. What ever the case may be, it sounds like it is malfunctioning. Call an appliance repair person to check this out as a fire may be in the offing. "tsltrek" wrote in message om... Hi, My GE electric dryer is super heating randomly...we always use timed dry (60-80 minutes)...on random loads the dryer will heat the clothes too hot to touch...I've check for a lint clog...the timer runs...doesn't seem to get hung up...any ideas? Thanks. |
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(jeff) wrote in message . com...
(tsltrek) wrote in message . com... Hi, Hi, My GE electric dryer is super heating randomly... Intermittant problems are the worst to work through!! we always use timed dry (60-80 minutes)...on random loads the dryer will heat the clothes too hot to touch... Shorted to ground heating element can cause the element to stay on, bad thermostat ( operating ) can also do this, but being intermittant you would alomost have to catch the dryer in the act to see what or why. I've check for a lint clog... All the way through the dryer and out the venting system to the vent hood? the timer runs...doesn't seem to get hung up...any ideas? Thanks. jeff. Appliance Repair Aid http://www.applianceaid.com/ I'm thinking of just replacing the two cycling thermostats (not the high temp or safety tstats as they are $50+)...sound like a good idea? |
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(tsltrek) wrote in message . com...
I'm thinking of just replacing the two cycling thermostats (not the high temp or safety tstats as they are $50+)...sound like a good idea? G'day, If the heating element is not grounded ( http://www.applianceaid.com/grounded.html ) then yes, changing the 2 operating thermostats ( on the fan blower area ) is not a bad idea. jeff. Appliance Repair Aid http://www.applianceaid.com/ |
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jeff wrote: (tsltrek) wrote in message . com... I'm thinking of just replacing the two cycling thermostats (not the high temp or safety tstats as they are $50+)...sound like a good idea? G'day, If the heating element is not grounded ( http://www.applianceaid.com/grounded.html ) then yes, changing the 2 operating thermostats ( on the fan blower area ) is not a bad idea. jeff. Appliance Repair Aid http://www.applianceaid.com/ I replaced both thermostats and the dryer has been working as expected....thanks for the advice. |
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TSLtrek wrote: I replaced both thermostats and the dryer has been working as expected....thanks for the advice. Glad to hear that! Thankx for the update!! jeff. Appliance Repair Aid http://www.applianceaid.com/ |
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