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How Do You Test The Thermostat On A Dryer With No OHM Meter?

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How Do You Test The Thermostat On A Dryer With No OHM Meter?

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If your dryer is experiencing heating problems, the cause is likely the thermostat. The thermostat on a dryer is responsible for the heating and cooling of the drying cycle. Not more than an inch and a half in size, the thermostat can be removed and replaced without great difficulty. Without the use of an ohmmeter, it will be necessary to troubleshoot to discover if the problem is the thermostat. Unplug the dryer. Remove the lint screen and remove the two screws holding its case to the dryer. Under the lint screen you should find the thermostat. Check the wires of the thermostat for corrosion, breakage or other damage. If your dryer is gas, check the ignitor and see if it is lit. A bad igniter will turn on a few times and then quickly shut off. If your igniter is not bad the problem with your dryer could be the thermostat. Check the coils in the gas valve. The gas valve has two coils. When the the coils are bad, the gas valve won’t open up to allow gas flow. Check that the power source

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