WHIRLPOOL DRYER WED5620HW WON T START Repair
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Thermal Fuse
The dryer will not start after a power outage, though the door light functions. A thermal fuse is a safety device designed to open the circuit if the dryer overheats, preventing operation. A power event can sometimes trigger this safety mechanism, or it may have failed due to prior overheating. The presence of the door light indicates partial power, consistent with a blown thermal fuse interrupting the main motor circuit.
SKU: W10909685
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10%
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Circuit Breaker (one leg tripped)
After a power outage, it is possible for one leg of the 240V circuit breaker supplying the dryer to trip. This would leave 120V available for control circuits (like the door light) but insufficient power (240V) to start the motor or engage the heating element, resulting in a 'no start' condition.
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5%
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Door Switch
The door switch is a safety interlock that must be closed for the dryer to operate. If the door switch is faulty or misaligned, the dryer will not start even if power is supplied to the unit. While less likely after a power outage specifically, it is a common cause for a dryer failing to start.
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DIY Repair Guide
Watch exactly how to replace the Thermal Fuse.