WHD560CHW Whirlpool ventless dryer top stays HOT!

[mvplrjohnson]

Model Number

WHD560CHW

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

1-5 years

First time posting.

The metal top of the dryer (ventless heat pump model) stays hot to the touch like an element is stuck on.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Jake]

Hi Michael, I haven't worked on these ventless dryers, but they don't use a heating element, they use a heat pump that uses a refrigeration system to dry and recycle the same air.

I'm not sure what would cause this issue, hopefully another tech or member that's seen this problem and fixed it can shed some light on this issue.

Otherwise, you may want to contact Whirlpool at 1-866-698-2538 and have a tech come out.

 

[Dan O.]

I haven't worked on these ventless dryers

I haven't either but the parts list shows an electric element.

Dryer Element # W10643339

metal top of the dryer stays hot to the touch

Even when off??

If so, a shorted heating element could cause that. (It is a common failure on many dryers.)


I suggest you switch OFF the breakers or unplug it until it can be looked into. Such a condition is a fire hazard!

Dan O.

 

[Jake]

Thanks Dan, I missed seeing that element.

 

[mvplrjohnson]

I haven't either but the parts list shows an electric element.

Dryer Element # W10643339
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Even when off??

If so, a shorted heating element could cause that. (It is a common failure on many dryers.)


I suggest you switch OFF the breakers or unplug it until it can be looked into. Such a condition is a fire hazard!

Dan O.

Dan,

Thanks for the reply.

Happens ONLY when off. While drying (in cycle) the unit top is fine. I thought it might be a short. It dries/works fine otherwise.

I do have it shut off at the breaker.

So what would be replaced? I there something that turns the element on and off? The element works (obviously) so I wouldn't necessarily replace that would I?

Also, where did you go to see the "parts list" (schematic?)?

Thanks again,
Michael

 

[Dan O.]

So what would be replaced?

It's either the element itself that is shorted or wiring to it that is. An element failure is most likely to cause such a problem.

where did you go to see the "parts list"

LINK > Whirlpool WHD560CHW0 Parts List

The element works (obviously)

An element doesn't have to be totally burnt out to be defective.


Dan O.