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Main ::Clothes Dryer Repair Solutions ::Dryer will not shut off ::Timer will not Advance       Faulty Power Resistor / Thermostat Print Save to list E-mail to a Friend Diagnostic Help Rate Article Helpful Not Helpful Was this helpful? How can we improve? There are two basic settings for a dryer timer; Timed Dry and Automatic.  If the timer WILL ADVANCE in Timed Dry cycle, but WILL NOT ADVANCE in the Automatic cycle selection, then the power resistor or thermostat is faulty. Manufacturers have two basic designs that control the timer advance when in the Automatic Dry cycle.  The first uses a large power resistor.  This resistor passes power to the timer at the appropriate time and allows it to advance.  If this resistor fails the solution is so simply replace it. The second design utilizes a special thermostat.  This thermostat passes power to the timer at the appropriate time and allows it to advance.  If this thermostat fails the solution is so simply replace it. The only way to tell which design you own, is to research the model number and see which exists in the part list. Need More Diagnostic Help? Our goal is to make this knowledge base as useful as possible. If this article lacks detail that would assist you in completing your diagnosis, feel free to ask a detailed follow-up question. We will email you a response and post the answers to such questions within the article to improve its content and assist you with your repairs. We do not answer diagnostic questions via telephone so please use the link above to contact us regarding diagnostic questions. Comments: Was this article helpful to you? Do you have suggestions on how we can improve it. Please take a minute to let us know. (View All Comments / Add Comment) Dryer timer Very Easy to follow. Joseph Slattery [2009-08-16] article Your articles are very helpful and easy to understand. Thanks. e [2006-12-08] Related Articles Faulty Timer / Timer Motor There are two basic settings for a dryer timer; Timed Dry and Automatic.  If the timer will not advance in Timed Dry or the Automatic cycle selection, then the motor... Power resistor On some models, there is a resistor connected to the timer that will allow voltage to the timer motor during the off cycle of the heat source. This is used mainly on the... Defective Thermostat The thermostats are responsible for maintaining the proper temperature in the dryer. Check the exhaust temperature of the dyer and if the temperature is above 150 degrees,... General article information Created 2006-11-07 Views 8600 Modified 2006-11-07 Id 233 Author

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