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Parts That Fix Whirlpool Dryer WED5620HW2 Not Heating
Not Heating is a commonly reported symptom for the WED5620HW2 Whirlpool Dryer, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your WED5620HW2 Whirlpool Dryer that will fix Not Heating. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!
When connected to electricity the dryer heating element glows red hot and generates heat. When air is blown over it, it heats the air which is used to dry the clothes. The heating element fits inside the heater housing inside the dryer. Wear and tear on the heater coil from use will eventually cause the coil to break and the element to fail. When this part fails it can cease to produce any heat. Alternately, the coil could break and short to ground allowing the dryer to continue to heat even when turned off. The latter is a fire hazard and the dryer should be disconnected from power until the element is replaced. If the element coil breaks, the element needs to be replaced. This model is 11 by 5 inches with 5/16” terminals, metal and ceramic, and comes in black. It is sold individually.
Replacing your Kenmore Dryer Dryer Heating Element
Customer Repair Stories
Dryer would not heat at all.
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Lou from Orlando, FL
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Burned out heater element
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Alan from Brooksville, FL
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Socket set
The internal-bias thermistor (Thermistor, Dryer Thermister, Dryer Thermistor) prevents the dryer from overheating by monitoring and controlling the temperature of the inside of the dryer drum. It is located on the blower housing, next to the thermal fuse. If your thermistor is defective, drying time could be prolonged or you could get a fault code. You could also notice your dryer overheating. You can test the outlet thermistor on a multimeter, it should read 10Kohms (10,000 ohms) of resistance at room temperature. It can tolerate 10% fluctuation. If your reading indicates the part is defective, it will need to be replaced. This model is white plastic. It is sold individually.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dryer Thermostat, Internal-Bias
Customer Repair Stories
Dryer turns off after 1-2 minutes
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Dixon from Santa Fe, NM
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
Unit would shut down in the middle of cycle and flash E1 trouble code
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Jim from Tucson, AZ
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
This kit is used for electric clothes dryers, and it comes with a yellow wire nut.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element Connection Wire Kit
Customer Repair Stories
Dryer stopped heating
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Joseph from Austin, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
couldn't get the wire connection anywhere after we bought the heating element.
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Betty from Erie, PA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Socket set