Thread Number: 68176
/ Tag: Modern Dryers
Speed Queen dryer issue need some advice |
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Post# 908986 , Reply# 2   11/29/2016 at 09:33 (2,698 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 908993 , Reply# 3   11/29/2016 at 11:48 (2,698 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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I would suspect the timer first. If you set the timer to the timed dry cycle, does it advance to off? Is there a light inside the drum and does it work when you open the door? Can you pull the front panel and see if the belt is intact? Did you notice any smell after the circuit breaker tripped?
Malcolm |
Post# 909003 , Reply# 5   11/29/2016 at 13:11 (2,698 days old) by brucelucenta ()   |   | |
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Interesting....I have ALWAYS thought Whirlpool made dryers were and are the very best! They seem to last forever with few repairs. |
Post# 909048 , Reply# 6   11/29/2016 at 21:02 (2,698 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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You should also look at the terminal block where the cord connects to the dryer for burned and loose wires since even the drum light went out.
You did not tell us how much use this dryer has had in its 9 year life [ average loads per week ] so it is impossible for an appliance repair expert to advise if you should repair it again. |
Post# 909115 , Reply# 8   11/30/2016 at 12:26 (2,697 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 909121 , Reply# 9   11/30/2016 at 12:51 (2,697 days old) by brucelucenta ()   |   | |
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Buy the cheapest Whirlpool made dryer that has what you need and it will probably last you longer than you will need it. |
Post# 909123 , Reply# 10   11/30/2016 at 13:05 (2,697 days old) by glomain (tuscarawas cnty. (eastern ohio))   |   | |
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Post# 909126 , Reply# 11   11/30/2016 at 13:13 (2,697 days old) by brucelucenta ()   |   | |
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Whirlpool made dryers are STILL the best kind made today out of all the rest there is to pick from here in the USA. |
Post# 909165 , Reply# 13   11/30/2016 at 20:10 (2,697 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN)   |   | |
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The motor failing on a 6 year old Whirlpool dryer was a crazy fluke too. No reason the Whirlpool (or the SQ) dryer couldn't last 20 years easily.
As for washers lasting 3-6 years that is more due improper usage/care and and being allergic to service then testament to quality. So many people I talk to won't even consider calling for service for a machine in this age range, that is just foolish. Any machine in that age range is worth rolling the dice on a service trip charge. And the Internet is here to help diagnose problems too if the owner is curious and a bit handy. I'd still take one of the Whirlpool top filter dryers over anything else out there today. But the SQ you have is a solid machine too, and well worth fixing, even if you don't do it yourself. |