Dryer error code E61 after replacing heating element

[KR23]

Model

FASE7073LW0

Brand

Frigidaire

Age

1-5 years

Hi all, I have a Fridgidaire Affinity Dryer FASE7073LW0 that was originally getting error code 64 I believe. I replaced the heating element (old one did have broken coils), put it all back together, then got E61 error after running for only a few minutes. Tried to do some research and found it might be the relay or high limit thermostat on the heating element, so I bought those and changed them also. I'm not an electrician, so not that knowledgeable about testing components. I know there is 1 more relay on the other side of the vent tht I was thinking about changing next, but I'd really like to get a better idea if I'm on the right track. Any ideas? I feel like just getting a new dryer instead of all this hassle.

 

[jeff1]

Hi,

Tried to do some research and found it might be the relay or high limit thermostat on the heating element

E61
Heater Relay failure
Heater relay stuck open or closed; Wiring defective
Check for short circuit across heater relay(s) (RL5, RL6, RL7) or L1 applied to heater relay output(s) (J5-2, J7-1, J7-3) with cycle stopped. Check for open circuit between L1 and heater relay connection(s) (J5-1, J5-3, J7-2). If no wiring problems are found, replace Electronic Control Board and retest.

You already replaced the control??

LINK> Main electronic control assembly

jeff.

 

[KR23]

Affinity Dryer E61

Yes, I replaced the 2 controls that are mounted on the heating element and the heating element. Are you saying I should try to replace the other relay that is on the far side of the vent ?

 

[jeff1]

Relays are only on the board(s).....you mean thermostats??

jeff.

 

[KR23]

Well I really have no idea, that's why I'm asking. I know there is some sort of sensor or something on the far side of the vent that I was thinking about replacing. What do you suggest? I really need to get this working, wife is nagging like crazy!

 

[jeff1]

#15 is a thermistor/thermostat.
Place one of each of the probes from the meter on each terminal of thermistor. With the thermistor at room temperature, the thermistor should read approximately 50-53k ohms.



#8 and #33 are thermostats.

[video=youtube;3nicyh6EUHc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3nicyh6EUHc[/video]

[video=youtube;WJB8Y2tjYks]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WJB8Y2tjYks[/video]

What do you suggest?

Testing the above.

I really need to get this working, wife is nagging like crazy!

LOL

jeff.

 

[KR23]

Jeff thanks for your reply. I have definitely replaced the High Limit thermostat that is on the heating element. I assume you are saying there is another one on the vent based on the diagram you showed. Where is that Thermal Fuse located?

 

[jeff1]

I assume you are saying there is another one on the vent based on the diagram you showed. Where is that Thermal Fuse located?

Operating thermostat/thermistor is on the fan blower. Thermal fuse is beside the high limit/safety thermostat.

jeff.