Our dryer was drying but turns off after a few minutes. We bought a new start switch and put it on. It ran for 2 minutes and stopped. When it cooled down it restarted for 2 minutes. Now it will not start at all and the door light is off when in the open position.
I found YouTube videos to be helpful and you'll probably need a multimeter.
Could be a heat sensor or something. You can get some diagnostic ideas from
Probably a blocked exhaust outlet, and theheat resistor burnt out, stopping the dryer from catching on fire.Make sure pipe is clear...
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Where are You Tube did you find the video?
I'd start with a schematic, either from the unit or online. Find out what's before the door light. I assume voltage at the outlet has been checked?
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Hi, What is the reasoning to replace the switch? You may have a over heating condtion or safety high temp. switch(thermostat) Your heating element maybe shorted or vent is plugged up. When is trhe last time you cleaned the dryer inside out?
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When you push the door switch to simulate a closed door, does the light come on ? If so you have the door switch wired wrong. It has one common lead and the other two are connected to it , one at a time. One turns on the light and the other is to cut off the motor if the dryer is running.
That 2 minuit thing sounds like a heat problem. YOu may have a blocked or partically blocked exhaust/vent system.
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