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dave_in_delaware · 09-12-2006, 11:25 AM

So I was doing some laundry over the weekend, washing and drying a few loads. Suddenly my dryer stops about 5 minutes early before the cycle is done.

Thought maybe it was the circuit breaker. Went to the basement and reset it. Still nothing.

I tried different cycles, hit the start button... nothing.

The door closed sensor is working. The start button doesn't seem to be any "different" to indicate something's not right. I have electricity. The vent was venting just fine.

The instruction manual's troubleshooting list is a joke, but I did try everything.

Anyone have a similar problem w/ their dryer? Are there any internal fuses in the dryer I could check?

It's a Whirlpool Heavy Duty Extra Large Capacity electric dryer. Model number LER4634EQ2. I've had it since 1998. Was it just its time to die??

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!!

bobert1 · 09-12-2006, 11:43 AM

UNPLUG THE DRYER FIRST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First make sure you have 220 to the dryer. If so on the back of the dryer behind the grey panel there is a thermal fuse. With the grey panel off and looking at the back of the dryer you will see along the left side the duct for the lint screen. Near the bottom of this duct just to the right of it is a white fuse. It is thin and about 1 inch long. Just one screw holding it in. There are 2 wires going to it. I would first jump these 2 wires together to confirm that is the problem. Make sure that the wires don't curl back and ground out to anything. Use electrical tape to be sure. Then plug the dryer back in and try a restart. If that does it they do sometimes trip for no reason. Sometimes it's because the element grounds itself and ignores the operating T-stat. Just run to the parts store and get another fuse and you'll probably be OK. If not let me know.

dave_in_delaware · 09-12-2006, 11:45 AM

Thanks man! I'll try that when I get home from work!

I'll let you know...

DMTWI · 09-12-2006, 11:49 AM

Same thing just happend to my wife and I, a gas Maytag dryer in our case. The motor was seized up, so the nice repair guy put in a brand new motor just for us. Of course the dryer is 10 years old, so we had to pay for the nice new motor, but we've got dry undies once again.

jdavionic · 09-12-2006, 11:50 AM

I've had a few issues with my dryer in the past and found the answers and parts here...
www.repairclinic.com

TomSwift · 09-12-2006, 12:32 PM

+1 on repairclinic.com I've repaired several home appliances with their help.

Novadesigns · 09-12-2006, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMTWI

... but we've got dry undies once again.

Nothing worse than soggy undies.

**DanTheEldest** · 09-12-2006, 01:58 PM

The only other thing I can think of is maybe it has a sensor for detecting a full lint trap. Have you cleaned it lately?

dave_in_delaware · 09-12-2006, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTheEldest

The only other thing I can think of is maybe it has a sensor for detecting a full lint trap. Have you cleaned it lately?

I clean it out each time it dries a load of clothes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdavionic

I've had a few issues with my dryer in the past and found the answers and parts here...www.repairclinic.com

Thanks, I will check them out.

I'll also try bobert1's suggestion. Thanks guys for your fast responses! I hope to get it working tonight!

dave_in_delaware · 09-14-2006, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobert1

... If so on the back of the dryer behind the grey panel there is a thermal fuse. With the grey panel off and looking at the back of the dryer you will see along the left side the duct for the lint screen. Near the bottom of this duct just to the right of it is a white fuse. It is thin and about 1 inch long. Just one screw holding it in. There are 2 wires going to it. I would first jump these 2 wires together to confirm that is the problem.... Just run to the parts store and get another fuse and you'll probably be OK. If not let me know.

Kudos to bobert1 !!! This was exactly the problem, and it was exactly where he said it was, and held on exactly with one screw. I did what you suggested, and it turns out that it IS the fuse. I jumped the dryer without the fuse and it fired right up!

Thanks again!!

Now I just have to figure out WHO carries such a fuse....

09-12-2006, 11:25 AM	#1
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,158	My dryer just stopped - help?? So I was doing some laundry over the weekend, washing and drying a few loads. Suddenly my dryer stops about 5 minutes early before the cycle is done. Thought maybe it was the circuit breaker. Went to the basement and reset it. Still nothing. I tried different cycles, hit the start button... nothing. The door closed sensor is working. The start button doesn't seem to be any "different" to indicate something's not right. I have electricity. The vent was venting just fine. The instruction manual's troubleshooting list is a joke, but I did try everything. Anyone have a similar problem w/ their dryer? Are there any internal fuses in the dryer I could check? It's a Whirlpool Heavy Duty Extra Large Capacity electric dryer. Model number LER4634EQ2. I've had it since 1998. Was it just its time to die?? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!! __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

09-12-2006, 11:43 AM	#2
bobert1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 578	UNPLUG THE DRYER FIRST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First make sure you have 220 to the dryer. If so on the back of the dryer behind the grey panel there is a thermal fuse. With the grey panel off and looking at the back of the dryer you will see along the left side the duct for the lint screen. Near the bottom of this duct just to the right of it is a white fuse. It is thin and about 1 inch long. Just one screw holding it in. There are 2 wires going to it. I would first jump these 2 wires together to confirm that is the problem. Make sure that the wires don't curl back and ground out to anything. Use electrical tape to be sure. Then plug the dryer back in and try a restart. If that does it they do sometimes trip for no reason. Sometimes it's because the element grounds itself and ignores the operating T-stat. Just run to the parts store and get another fuse and you'll probably be OK. If not let me know. __________________ XD9 Service Bi-Tone for Production XD9 Compact Bi-Tone for carry XD45 ACP Tactical Bi-Tone for L10 w/ PG SS Magwell ROCK RIVER CAR A4 w/EOTECH for side matches USMC Veteran E-4 MOS 3531/0931 USPSA CRO - L3093 (forever 'C' Class) Last edited by bobert1; 09-12-2006 at 03:51 PM.

09-12-2006, 11:45 AM	#3
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,158	Thanks man! I'll try that when I get home from work! I'll let you know... __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

09-12-2006, 11:49 AM	#4
DMTWI XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 479	Same thing just happend to my wife and I, a gas Maytag dryer in our case. The motor was seized up, so the nice repair guy put in a brand new motor just for us. Of course the dryer is 10 years old, so we had to pay for the nice new motor, but we've got dry undies once again. __________________ DT XD-9

09-12-2006, 12:32 PM	#6
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09-12-2006, 11:50 AM	#5
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	I've had a few issues with my dryer in the past and found the answers and parts here... www.repairclinic.com

09-12-2006, 01:58 PM	#8
DanTheEldest XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,499	The only other thing I can think of is maybe it has a sensor for detecting a full lint trap. Have you cleaned it lately? __________________ The only things more disturbing than the base ideologies of the new President are the lengths to which his supporters and apologists will go to try to convince themselves and the rest of us that he's not exactly who he says he is. The American abortion industry: helping rid the tired, huddled masses of their inconveniences and mistakes for four decades now. (But it's okay--the unborn aren't actually humans. What they are, we're not sure--but they're definitely not people.)

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