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My dryer is running well, but won’t heat and the clothes is taking forever to dry. Some internet research seems to suggest the thermistor is out and there are simple videos on how to replace it. Is this something I should attempt to fix on my own? Please help. We are broke and it would be nice to save on this repair.
Julie yes you can fix it yourself the thermistor is located on the housing of the drum. you need to be a bit handy but you can do it. make sure model make and style is correct. go to your local dealer and look at the part " thermistor" then go home and look on the drum and find you part. if you have a meter disconnect the part and check the ohm reading. to do this set meter to ohm setting and put the connector on each end of the wires going in and out of the switch if the meter stays at zero the switch is bad replace switch.
Check the lint filters, if they are too full, the dryer runs but wont dry.
