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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Alpha Electric Dryer Thermistor Replacement #WP8577274
Whirlpool Alpha Electric Dryer Thermistor Replacement #WP8577274
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$32.63Estimated Savings
$112.5009:34
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the thermistor on a Whirlpool electric dryer (model #WED85HEFW0). The most common reason for replacing the thermistor is if the dryer does not finish its cycle.
This thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver, 1/4" socket
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This thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver, 1/4" socket
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the top panel screws and set the panel aside.
3
Next, depress the tabs on the control panel and pull it off.
4
Disconnect the wire harness.
5
Remove the screws to release the circuit board bracket.
6
Remove the control bracket screws and detach the bracket.
7
Now, remove the screws located at the base of the dryer.
8
Pull the lower panel out and then down to detach.
9
Reach into the lower cabinet to disconnect the door switch and moisture sensor wire harnesses.
10
Remove the screws at the bottom and at the top of the front panel.
11
Remove the mounting screws located inside the door to release the front panel.
12
Remove the lower bulkhead mounting screws and loosen the upper screws.
13
Remove the mounting screws from the blower housing.
14
Lift the bulkhead off the upper mounting screws and set it aside.
15
Next, remove the dryer belt by depressing the pulley to release the tension and unthreading the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
16
Now use the belt to lift out the drum.
17
If still intact, disconnect the wires from the old thermistor and remove the mounting screws to release the thermistor assembly.
18
Install the new thermistor assembly
19
By aligning its position and securing it with the mounting screws.
20
Reconnect the wires.
21
Now, replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two rear rollers and loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
22
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
23
Now, reinstall the bulkhead by aligning it on the upper screws.
24
Tighten these screws then replace the lower screws as well as the blower housing screws.
25
Reattach the front panel by lining it up on the cabinet then, secure it with the upper and lower screws as well as the screws inside the door.
26
Reconnect the door switch and moisture sensor wire harnesses.
27
Slide the lower panel up into position and secure it with the screws.
28
Reinstall the control panel bracket.
29
Reattach the circuit board bracket.
30
Reconnect the control panel’s wire harness and snap the panel back into place.
31
Replace the top panel secure it with the screws. and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the thermistor on a Whirlpool electric dryer (model #WED85HEFW0). The most common reason for replacing the thermistor is if the dryer does not finish its cycle.
This thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver, 1/4" socket
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver, 1/4" socket
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the top panel screws and set the panel aside.
3
Next, depress the tabs on the control panel and pull it off.
4
Disconnect the wire harness.
5
Remove the screws to release the circuit board bracket.
6
Remove the control bracket screws and detach the bracket.
7
Now, remove the screws located at the base of the dryer.
8
Pull the lower panel out and then down to detach.
9
Reach into the lower cabinet to disconnect the door switch and moisture sensor wire harnesses.
10
Remove the screws at the bottom and at the top of the front panel.
11
Remove the mounting screws located inside the door to release the front panel.
12
Remove the lower bulkhead mounting screws and loosen the upper screws.
13
Remove the mounting screws from the blower housing.
14
Lift the bulkhead off the upper mounting screws and set it aside.
15
Next, remove the dryer belt by depressing the pulley to release the tension and unthreading the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
16
Now use the belt to lift out the drum.
17
If still intact, disconnect the wires from the old thermistor and remove the mounting screws to release the thermistor assembly.
18
Install the new thermistor assembly
19
By aligning its position and securing it with the mounting screws.
20
Reconnect the wires.
21
Now, replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two rear rollers and loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
22
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
23
Now, reinstall the bulkhead by aligning it on the upper screws.
24
Tighten these screws then replace the lower screws as well as the blower housing screws.
25
Reattach the front panel by lining it up on the cabinet then, secure it with the upper and lower screws as well as the screws inside the door.
26
Reconnect the door switch and moisture sensor wire harnesses.
27
Slide the lower panel up into position and secure it with the screws.
28
Reinstall the control panel bracket.
29
Reattach the circuit board bracket.
30
Reconnect the control panel’s wire harness and snap the panel back into place.
31
Replace the top panel secure it with the screws. and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
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