Internal-Bias Thermostat

Advice. Don't try this repair without a multi-meter. I didn't heed the advice of the reps to whom I spoke over the phone because I was so sure it had to be one of the 3 thermostats that was the problem. I replaced all 3. No luck. So now I'm going to replace the pair of solenoids (coils) and the flame sensor. If that doesn't do it, I ... Read more 'm done. Time for a new dryer. Hint... the high limit thermostat is really 2 items. Buy the kit (both items) to be sure. Moral...I should have bought a multi-meter from the start, and saved myself $ and aggravation.

Took the back panel off and easily replaced thermostat. Easy to get to....

Part install was simple, remove 14 screws on back of dryer holding panel in place, once removed part was visible and accessible. Simple replacement using a Philips screwdriver

removed the front lower panel with screw driver 1 min/ removed the three thermostats (easily identifiable/ first removed shield for heating coil for better access 10 min/ inspected connectors for looseness and tightened some/2 min/installed new thermostats paying attention to orientation 15 min/ test run for hot heat 2 min/ replaced front ... Read more panel and moved dryer back in place 5 min