I have a customer with an electric whirlpool cabrio dryer a few years old, . After about 10 mins into the cycle the motor will turn off. And then after about another 5 mins, it will turn back on by itself. The display stays on, and counts down like it is running normally. The clothes do not dry due to this issue. the customer has had the vent cleaned so that is not the issue. The vent is about 10 feet all smooth 4″. Also it is not in the wrinkle prevent. That’s not the issue.
I have already replaced the thermal fuse and thermistor. And the main control board p#w10317636.
When i first looked at the dryer I disconnected the thermal fuse p#3392519 And hit the start button. And I heard the motor relay close. So power still goes to the motor, it just interrupts the circuit.
All I can think of is, the fuse, the belt switch or the motor its self. And from what I can remember if you open the door the motor relay shuts down. Also the touch pad p#W10269610 is a special order item. nonreturnable, 1-2 weeks to get.
Anybody help or insight into this problem would be greatly appreciated.
I had the same situation with a different brand dryer. Runs for a while, turns off and back on by itself. I Found the thermal switch on the motor over heated, turned motor off. When thermal switch cooled, power was restored to motor winding’s and the motor ran. Based on the wire diagram, that had to be the problem, but I needed to see it happen. I replaced the motor, no call back.
- AV Repair Help answered 9 years ago
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