Whirlpool Element

[Harbourwoodwork]

Hi The whirlpool clothes dryer has stopped getting hot,
Can I test the element with a multi metre?
Two little barrel shaped things with spade contacts look in a bad way can these also be tested.
Cheers Ian

 

[Burnerman]

Sure, you can test your element with a multi meter set to resistance......look for a typically low reading, say 20 ohms.
Barrel things with spade connectors? You've got me there!
John

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Hi Burnerman
Thanks for that
The little barrel shaped things are about 5/8" dia and about the same length
I presume the are heat sensors/cutouts,they are right on the the edge of the heat sink around the element,
Have you any idea where I can buy these parts
Cheers Ian

 

[Burnerman]

It sounds like they are overheat cut outs....check them for continuity the same way as the heating element.
Usually they have some form of identification marked on them, and the last one I used came from a white goods spares supplier on ebay.
John

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Hi Burnerman
I just tested the element,I am getting 30 ohms
Cheers Ian

 

[Burnerman]

It sounds about right.....at least there's continuity!
Time to check those cut outs, I feel......but go carefully if you are testing live ( sometimes the only way).
John

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Hi Burnerman
A contact has dropped of one of the cut outs,could that be telling me something.
Any idea where to buy some ?
Cheers Ian

 

[Burnerman]

Try www.espares.co.uk
Have a look at the 'thermostats' section for what you need.
John

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Hi Burnerman
I got the thermostats for the dryer from E spares hassle free cheers
The stats have different numbers on does it matter where they go?
Nos A210
07n1520 This one has green dots on the back on the feet as it were
ZA12

Nos A260
87N1856
Za12
Cheers Ian