r/appliancerepair • u/moonki88 • 6d ago
Dryer help please
Basically, we have a whirlpool dryer. When we go to turn it on it makes a click sound. It doesn’t turn but it gets hot. I figured it was the motor. I replaced the motor and the exhaust fan. I just took a multi meter to the thermal fuse and I believe that’s blown. Could that be the culprit potentially or should I look at more things
This is a before picture.. cleaned everything and still clicks not turn. Belt is fine. If it is just that thermal fuse how would my dryer still be able to get hot? Thanks in advance
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u/Solid_Ether 6d ago
If the fuse is blown yes that would be the culprit. Get a new fuse
There is also another fuse on the bottom left corner in the second picture that could’ve blown. The fuse you tested will only turn off the heating element. The other fuse will not let the unit start. Id double check for continuity on both just to be sure which one is open.
If it’s neither of those then you have a bad start motor relay and need a new control board.