Dryer overheating tried everything
Dryer is overheating on all temp settings. Set to extra low heat the screen at the back of the dryer where the blower is glows red within a minute of turning on. Replaced cycling thermostat, fuse, the other thermostat, basically anything with a wire attached that can be replaced. Also replaced heating element. Air flow is good. Any other ideas?
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Could you post the brand and model number of the dryer, and maybe some images? I would be very helpful for diagnosing the problem.
- de Chanute
It’s a whirlpool WED4800BQ1.
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- de Joe
We are getting good air flow out of the vent and cleaned the exhaust hose just to be sure. I’m not sure there would be time for hot air to recirculate, the screen at the back of the drum literally glows red hot within a minute of starting the dryer.
- de Joe
Similar situation. I have fixed many of our washers and dryers over the years so I pretty much know what I'm doing. I currently have a Whirlpool Duet dryer. My current issue is the dryer is overheating. Thermal fuse is blowing and the dryer and clothes are way too hot to the touch. I have eliminated several possible causes (lint buildup, clogged duct, thermostat, thermistor, heating element, blower wheel, felt seal still seems good etc.) and I am currently down to it either being a bad blower housing seal (it needs replaced) or the control board. There is literally NOTHING else left! I have a spare Duet dryer I am taking and comparing/testing parts from. I'm about to replace the blower housing seal and swap control boards.
- de Dan