I followed the instructions doing everything stated on your video found at this link.Everything checked out ok.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpZXoD16uvs
After doing these things the dryer ok ran for a couple days but then the thermostat reset button began popping out again. I replaced the thermostat with an OEM new one and the dryer ran ok for a couple days. Now the new thermostat button is popping out again and has to be reset. It’s happening so often that I drilled an access hole in the front of the dryer so I can just
reach in and reset the button when it pops. Any thoughts about what to do next?
Described above.
- Guest asked 10 years ago
Hi. So far you have eliminated the re-settable t-stat being the issue because you have replaced it and it made no different. So you most likely have 1 of 2 things causing the t-stat to trip. IF you are not getting good air flow out of the dryer the t-stat will trip. Make sure the dryer blower housing as well as the lint filter are clean.you should be able to blow through the filter or run water through it will no obstructions. After you remove the lint filter reach up at the top of where the filter sits and remove any lint build up there. I find lint there a lot of times that will cause issues like this. Make sure your vent from the back of the dryer to the outside of the house is cleaned. We recommend cleaning your vent yearly. IF venting is not the issue you could have a heating element that is shorted. It may not be shorted when you test it, But as it heats up it can expand and touch the metal housing around it which grounds it, causing it to heat constantly through the cycle eventually tripping the t-stat. I would replace the element after you have checked venting and your 100% sure that its not a air flow issue. Let me know if you need any further help and good luck!
- Brian, Ace Appliance answered 10 years ago
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The inside of the dryer, all around and behind the lint trap (i disassembled it, cleaned all behind it, and put it back together), the blower housing, the heating element, and the vent to outside are all totally clean. I did that before I got the new thermostat. Any idea of part number or cost of element? I don’t want to be nickel and diming myself for a lost cause here. Thanks.
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The part number for the element is 395583 and here is a link that we found is the best price. http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Fisher-Paykel-Heating-Elements/dp/B00AM0WNSU
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Thanks Brian. I just had a (stupid) thought. The first time I took the front off the dryer the grounding wire that is clipped on to to bottom of the dryer front came disconnected from whatever is was attached to on the inside of the dryer. The wire is not that long so it can only go so many places and I attached it to one of the small metal flaps that bend up from the floor of the dryer (toward the left side) on the floor of the dryer. Might I have this attached to the wrong place and it is actually supposed to go to the heater box someplace? Thanks again.
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I’m still waiting for a reply about the grounding wire (see above) if anyone can help. Thanks.
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The ground wire for the front cabinet does go to the metal tab on the bottom of the cabinet of the dryer. You did install this correctly. This would not have any affect on the issue you are having with the dryer.
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