I have a whirlpool duet model wed9400ve1 that won’t heat. Do you have a video for that specific model on how to test the element and thermostats and then replace failed part? I found some videos but none for this particular model and they seem to really differ, some the elements up front others in back etc.
Thank you
- Kelly Schuman asked 10 years ago
Hello Kelly! Thank you for your question. On most Whirlpool Duet Dryers, (if not all) the heating element is towards the back right bottom of the unit, BUT it is accessed through the front by removing the bottom kick panel. Trained and experienced technicians are usually able to test the heater by performing a continuity check on the two terminals on the heating element itself with a multimeter without removing the drum. But in order to actually replace the heater (8544771) itself, you would have to remove the drum from the cabinet. I am attaching a link to a video that should provide step by step instructions on how to access and replace this particular heater. Although, i would highly recommend doing a continuity test on the thermal fuse located on the blower housing before automatically assuming it is in fact the heater that is causing your dryer not to heat. You would need to remove the bottom kick panel, and then the blower housing itself, which is the silver housing behind kick panel. It should have three 1/4 inch screws holding it on. The fuse will be the long skinny white one.
Always remember to UNPLUG unit before accessing! Feel free to ask any other questions! I hope this helps you get started
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- Tony, Ace Appliance answered 10 years ago
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