Re: Tumble dryer exhaust thermostat

"NT" <meow2222@care2.com> wrote in message
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On Nov 4, 1:51 am, jayseeblue <j-curt...@sky.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a problem with my Mother In Law's Creda T601CW Tumble dryer
> (electric). It blows hot then a few minutes later blows cold five
> minutes later back to hot. I've taken the front (exhaust?) thermostat
> out this is located inside the door hole. There is continuity across
> it. I then taped the two wires together and started the dryer up and
> it stays hot all the time. My question is does anyone know if these
> front stats reset themselves, if so then this would be the answer to
> the problem as by the time I remove the stat it may have reset itself
> and so showing continuity on the multimeter.
>
> Also i notice the heater element coils are red hot at the top and hot
> but not red on the bottom of the element. Is this normal and is it due
> to the top one being sheltered from the main blast from the blower?
>
> I hope this makes sense.
>
> Thanks to any replies
>
> Jon

Yes, if it didnt reset it woudlnt be any use as a thermostat
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Some stats do not reset themselves as they are high-limits, which I suspect
this is.

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