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Dryer only heats intermittently Ian 08-10-2008
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Posted by Ian on August 10, 2008, 11:05 am


My relatively new (3 years old?) Frigidaire dryer (Model FEO332CES0,
Heavy Duty w/ Moisture Sensor) only heats intermittently. The heater
runs for about 5 minutes then stops heating, although the drum
continues to tumble.

I suspect it's something in the heat sensor or the moisture sensor,
but don't know where to look.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Ian

Posted by Bob F on August 10, 2008, 1:40 pm



> My relatively new (3 years old?) Frigidaire dryer (Model FEO332CES0,
> Heavy Duty w/ Moisture Sensor) only heats intermittently. The heater
> runs for about 5 minutes then stops heating, although the drum
> continues to tumble.
>
> I suspect it's something in the heat sensor or the moisture sensor,
> but don't know where to look.
>

Take it outside, and blow out all the air passages with compressed air or a leaf
blower.



Posted by hallerb@aol.com on August 10, 2008, 2:24 pm


>
>
> > My relatively new (3 years old?) Frigidaire dryer (Model FEO332CES0,
> > Heavy Duty w/ Moisture Sensor) only heats intermittently. =EF=BF=BDThe =
heater
> > runs for about 5 minutes then stops heating, although the drum
> > continues to tumble.
>
> > I suspect it's something in the heat sensor or the moisture sensor,
> > but don't know where to look.
>
> Take it outside, and blow out all the air passages with compressed air or=
a leaf
> blower.

check the dryer vent system for obstructions, clogging can create your
trouble.

I had the same problem as you are, found a low dip in the vent line
nearly filled with water:(

this must of occured after replacing a coiuple washer hoses, stuff got
moved around, but didnt show up immediately, I guess till enough
moisture condensed to puddle and fill the vent line.

dryer dries much better since i cleaned and repoistioned vent line.

Posted by mm on August 11, 2008, 3:46 pm


wrote:

>My relatively new (3 years old?) Frigidaire dryer (Model FEO332CES0,
>Heavy Duty w/ Moisture Sensor) only heats intermittently. The heater
>runs for about 5 minutes then stops heating, although the drum
>continues to tumble.
>
>I suspect it's something in the heat sensor or the moisture sensor,
>but don't know where to look.

>Any ideas?

Do you have a time setting or any other setting that doesn't consider
moisture? Use that and see if stays hot. That will narrow down your
problem.

>Thanks,
>
>Ian


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