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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool/Kenmore Duet/HE3 Gas Dryer Moisture Sensor Bar #3387223
Whirlpool/Kenmore Duet/HE3 Gas Dryer Moisture Sensor Bar #3387223
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$11.06Estimated Savings
$112.5004:34
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the moisture sensor bar on a Duet/HE3 electric dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the moisture sensor are when the dryer takes too long to dry clothes or won’t stop.
All of the information for this moisture sensor bar replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Inglis
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, needle nose pliers
All of the information for this moisture sensor bar replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Inglis
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, needle nose pliers
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
Now, lift the bulkhead off the upper mounting screws.
15
Pull the lint screen out.
16
Disconnect the wires and remove the mounting screws to release the outlet screen grille.
17
Using needle-nose pliers, squeeze the tab to release the old moisture sensor bar.
18
Install the new moisture sensor bar by snapping it into the grille.
19
Position the grille and secure it with the mounting screws.
20
Reconnect the wires.
21
Replace the lint screen.
22
Now, reinstall the bulkhead by aligning it on the upper screws.
23
Tighten these screws then replace the lower screws as well as the blower housing screws.
24
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.
25
Reconnect the door switch and moisture sensor wire harnesses.
26
Slide the lower panel up into position and secure it with the screws.
27
Reinstall the control panel bracket.
28
Reattach the circuit board bracket.
29
Reconnect the control panel’s wire harness and snap the panel back into place.
30
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 moisture sensor bar on a Duet/HE3 electric dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the moisture sensor are when the dryer takes too long to dry clothes or won’t stop.
All of the information for this moisture sensor bar replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Inglis
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, needle nose pliers
All of the information for this moisture sensor bar replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Inglis
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, needle nose pliers
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
Now, lift the bulkhead off the upper mounting screws.
15
Pull the lint screen out.
16
Disconnect the wires and remove the mounting screws to release the outlet screen grille.
17
Using needle-nose pliers, squeeze the tab to release the old moisture sensor bar.
18
Install the new moisture sensor bar by snapping it into the grille.
19
Position the grille and secure it with the mounting screws.
20
Reconnect the wires.
21
Replace the lint screen.
22
Now, reinstall the bulkhead by aligning it on the upper screws.
23
Tighten these screws then replace the lower screws as well as the blower housing screws.
24
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.
25
Reconnect the door switch and moisture sensor wire harnesses.
26
Slide the lower panel up into position and secure it with the screws.
27
Reinstall the control panel bracket.
28
Reattach the circuit board bracket.
29
Reconnect the control panel’s wire harness and snap the panel back into place.
30
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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