Maytag Performa Electric Dryer PYE2000AYW

[theripster]

I have a Maytag Performa electric dryer (model # PYE2000AYW) that will not continue to run. It dried a couple of loads and then wouldn't run any more. When I checked, I found the thermal limiter was blown. I replaced the thermal limiter and the high limit thermostat and it ran fine for several loads. Then the same thing happened again. So I replaced the thermal limiter and high limit thermostat again, and again it ran for several loads and then the same problem. :confused:

What am I failing to see here? Everything else checks out ok with an ohm meter.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

[RegUS_PatOff]

Check/clean the Vent.

Should be 4" rigid metal

NO plastic
NO PVC
NO screws

Check for good air-flow (bad Blower Wheel ?)

With and empty load, Timed Dry, High Heat, the output temperature should cycle somewhere between 135F and 160F.

[theripster]

The vent is clean, and it's the proper size and material. I'll get a thermometer and check the outflow temperature.

Thanks.

[RegUS_PatOff]

you could use a meat thermometer

OR

click on picture $ 3.99 if you have a Harbor Freight store nearby
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos//46500-46599/46586-t.gif (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46586)