Kilowatt
12-21-04, 10:32 PM
Hi everyones...thanks to read. I have a Magic Chef model# YE20JN1C (revision "A") on wich the hi-limit thermostat cyles on-off every 30~40 seconds. The control thermostat at the bottom (near the blower) doesn't click off (it's contacts are always closed). My ears noticed that malfunction a few days ago, i thought it was the control thermostat doing it's job, but 2 days after i clearly noticed that the clicking sound was not from the bottom but near the heating element. I hooked a two conductors cable with crocodile cable clamps on each end to this hi-limit thermostat's terminals and the other end to my multimeter. I closed back the top cover and did a drying cycle. Effectively the multimeter showed that it's defetitely not the control thermostat but the hi-limit one that is cycling!
Yes, the outside vent and the ducting is clean! So is the blower assembly the the exaust. :rolleyes:
Please look at this picture i've taken:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/kilo.watt/images/dryer_frontpanel.JPG
There's some openings (not very visible on this pic) at different places between the plastic air guide and the door frame that could produce some air leaks (reduction in vaccum). I would like to start the troubleshooting from there. Any suggestions on what i can use to seal this guide properly? I thought about strands of crack seal or the like... TIA
Yes, the outside vent and the ducting is clean! So is the blower assembly the the exaust. :rolleyes:
Please look at this picture i've taken:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/kilo.watt/images/dryer_frontpanel.JPG
There's some openings (not very visible on this pic) at different places between the plastic air guide and the door frame that could produce some air leaks (reduction in vaccum). I would like to start the troubleshooting from there. Any suggestions on what i can use to seal this guide properly? I thought about strands of crack seal or the like... TIA