WED94HEX Dryer Will Not Spin, No Error Codes

[radio_davio]

Model Number

WED94HEXW1

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

6-10 years

As of yesterday afternoon, our Whirlpool dryer turns on, but the drum will not start spinning when you start a cycle. And, there are no error codes. My wife said she noticed recently that the drum has been to spin 'clumsily' when it first started spinning, but was fine once it got going.

After entering the diagnostic mode, there are error codes shown or stored. When scrolling through steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 the readout is always 118. Step 7 readout is 2 (invalid?).
Measuring the thermistors, one is ~14K and the other is ~64K.
The door switch appears to work properly.

I'm wondering
I can hear relays clicking on and off, but the motor is not running. Removed the circuit board and the solder connections look clean and shiny, no evidence of cold solder joints. The wiring to the board all look clean, not brown, bloated wires.

Any suggestions?

I'm wondering also, can I measure the thermal fuse Along with some motor windings from P8-3 to P9-1? I'm 63 and the dryer is stacked on top of the washer in a tight space. I'm not up for taking down the dryer unless absolutely necessary. Though, I guess I could get to the thermal fuse using a ladder.

Thanks,
Dave B

 

[Jake]

Hi Dave, yes the thermal fuse goes through P8-3 to P9-1 and the belt switch and door switch goes through those as well.

Make sure the dryer is unplugged or the breaker to the dryer is turned OFF first.

I'm attaching your wiring diagram below.

 

[radio_davio]

Hi Jake,

P8-3 to P9-1 was open. I took the front off and checked the fuse and door switch. I was surprised and disappointed the fuse was not blown. Dug deeper and checked the belt switch and it checked good. Next, vacuumed everything out and wiring looks good. Checked continuity from both sides of the switch and P9-1 and the connection tested good. Last thing I did was put everything back together hoping just reseating connections might have fixed it, but no. Not quite ready to swap a motor.

At this point I think we're ready for a new dryer, at least my wife certainly is. My wife raises toy breed dogs, so this dryer has a lot of miles. We probably average ten+ loads a week.

Am I missing anything else?

 

[Jake]

At this point I think we're ready for a new dryer, at least my wife certainly is. My wife raises toy breed dogs, so this dryer has a lot of miles. We probably average ten+ loads a week.

Yes Dave, I agree with you on that.

Am I missing anything else?

Nope.

 

[radio_davio]

Once again, I appreciate your efforts Jake.

Limited choices these days, but found a Samsung DVE45T6000W that will be delivered tomorrow. Noticed the diagnostics are done with an app. That will be interesting.


Until next time - thanks,

Dave

 

[Jake]

Ok Dave, sounds good.