Tweaking Whirlpool Automatic Dryness Control

[tsteves5]

I'm definitely on board with a smaller heating element.  Just kicking around some other ideas too.

 

If anyone knows the part number of the smaller heater, I'm all ears.

 

[tsteves5]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think the high limit thermostat did the trick.  I changed it out, and dried a very large load.  For the first time in the dryer's history the clothes were completely dry at the end of the automatic cycle.  I monitored the thermostats.  The new high limit thermostat never cycled once.

 

I think I will also add an indicator light that will illuminate if the high limit ever starts cycling again.

 

Tom/John/Malcolm/DADoES - You're awesome.  Thanks for the help.

 

 

 

[tomturbomatic]

Wonderful news! I am glad for your success.

 

[tsteves5]

I added a "check engine" light to the dryer.  It comes on if the high limit thermostat opens up before the operating thermostat.  It will help detect thermostat and air flow issues in the future.

 

[kenmorebd]

Cool I like that warning light! Good luck with dryer I think I have the same model as you, did your dryer ever make the high pitched"whistle" when the lint trap was getting full?

 

[yogitunes]

just in case you decide on a booster fan....a better alternative

 

[tsteves5]

Lint Trap Whistle

Yeah, it has the whistle on the lint trap assembly.  I think I've only ever heard it once.