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| Whirlpool dryer WED5500ST0 won't start | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 1st, 2010 07:50 pm |
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oopsSmoke Grasshopper
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Hello, My dryer quit working last week, but before it finally stopped, I had to fiddle with the timer and get it in just the right spot before it would start. This makes me think that the problem is in the timer itself. I've read several posts on this forum, though, that say to check the door switch and the thermal fuse. I will do that today after work. If those two components turn out fine, what else could the problem be? I would like to be able to check as much as I can this evening since pulling the dryer out is almost as inconvenient as it not working. Anyway, I appreciate any help and insight you all could provide. Kevin
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| Posted: Tue Nov 2nd, 2010 01:26 am |
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oopsSmoke Grasshopper
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Well, I opened her up and did a continuity check on the door switch and thermal fuse. Both checked out okay.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 2nd, 2010 03:26 am |
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RegUS_PatOff Fellow, Academy of Sublime Masters of Appliantology 
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hold the Start Switch, then fiddle with the Timer .. also, may just be a loose Connector on the Timer
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| Posted: Tue Nov 2nd, 2010 03:41 am |
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oopsSmoke Grasshopper
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Yeah, I tried that and checked the connections too. It looks like I'm going to end up having to go buy a new timer. If replacing the timer doesn't work I hope the parts store accepts returns.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 2nd, 2010 03:52 am |
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RegUS_PatOff Fellow, Academy of Sublime Masters of Appliantology
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click on picture Any part ordered from RepairClinic can be returned in original condition within 30 days for a refund (less shipping).
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| Posted: Tue Nov 2nd, 2010 03:40 pm |
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oopsSmoke Grasshopper
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At this point, I will either end up ordering the part or picking one up locally. Before I do, is there anything else I should check that might be the culprit?
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| Posted: Tue Nov 2nd, 2010 04:08 pm |
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Samurai Appliance Repair Man Fermented Grand Master of Appliantology 
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Can you get anymore local than right here on your compooter screen? 
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| Posted: Tue Nov 2nd, 2010 04:27 pm |
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oopsSmoke Grasshopper
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If I order from RepairClinic, it should be here tomorrow since I'm stuck in Ohio and they're in Michigan, less than 8 hours away. I guess it all boils down to whether I want to work on it tonight or tomorrow night.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 3rd, 2010 09:09 pm |
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oopsSmoke Grasshopper
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Resolution: I ordered the timer from RepairClinic yesterday and it came in today. I replaced the timer on the dryer and it's now running like a champ! Thanks to the link to RepairClinic.com! The part ended up costing less than the locally available one even after shipping. And thanks for the Fixitnow.com site. I'm not sure how successfully I would have been troubleshooting and opening up my appliance without it. I will definitely use it again if I have anymore appliance breakdowns.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 4th, 2010 02:54 am |
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Samurai Appliance Repair Man Fermented Grand Master of Appliantology
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Party on!
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