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The thermostat in your clothes dryer is an important component to the unit. If you've ever pulled clothes out only to find that they were still damp, or found that your dryer was not shutting off at the timer, the thermostat may be the first thing to troubleshoot. Thermostats regulate the heat used in the drying process. If the thermostat is faulty, you may need to replace it. You can use these steps to determine if your thermostat is the cause of malfunction, or if you have another heating component that's not operating properly. | The thermostat in your clothes dryer is an important component to the unit. If you've ever pulled clothes out only to find that they were still damp, or found that your dryer was not shutting off at the timer, the thermostat may be the first thing to troubleshoot. Thermostats regulate the heat used in the drying process. If the thermostat is faulty, you may need to replace it. You can use these steps to determine if your thermostat is the cause of malfunction, or if you have another heating component that's not operating properly. | ||
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# Turn off the electrical power to your dryer. Unplug the appliance from the wall, or cut the circuit to the dryer at the main fuse or breaker box. | # Turn off the electrical power to your dryer. Unplug the appliance from the wall, or cut the circuit to the dryer at the main fuse or breaker box. | ||
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#* Place each of the meter's probes onto the wire terminals. You should receive a reading of 0. Resistance that is low, or near 0, means that the electrical flow is good. If the meter does not indicate 0, but reads infinity, your thermostat should be replaced. | #* Place each of the meter's probes onto the wire terminals. You should receive a reading of 0. Resistance that is low, or near 0, means that the electrical flow is good. If the meter does not indicate 0, but reads infinity, your thermostat should be replaced. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
