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Thread Number: 90016
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
Maytag DE406: damaged halo of heat |
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| Post# 1146069 , Reply# 1 4/8/2022 at 18:16 (741 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
 Need a new element. https://www.ebay.com/itm/144369779179QUE...
Be extremely carful with the porcelain insulator clips, they are rare and getting very expensive (part# 303709).
Replace the front drum seal if it's gone, most have deteriorated and fell into the cabinet at this age. www.easyapplianceparts.co... | ||
| Post# 1146075 , Reply# 2 4/8/2022 at 20:02 (741 days old) by flameboy54 (Vancouver ) | ||
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Thanks for the links qsd-dan. Since I have it disassembled should I replace the hi-limit thermostat anyways? Not sure if it's been replaced in the past or not. If so, what is the part number for it? | ||
| Post# 1146082 , Reply# 3 4/8/2022 at 20:58 (741 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Since I have it disassembled should I replace the hi-limit thermostat anyways?
It isn't essential, but since you have it apart, it's much easier to access it. Part # is 301451. You could purchase an aftermarket one for cheaper (L225-40F) but the quality of the item has a strong potential of being significantly inferior.
Make sure you replace the front drum seal if it's damaged or gone. This will prevent items, like coins, from making their way to the heating element and shorting it out....which may have been the cause of your problem.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363750346790QUE...
One item you may consider purchasing is a new door switch. If it bites the dust, it requires the same full tear down you're doing now.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154838084064QUE... | ||
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