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Whirlpool Dryer
Type
replacement
Thing
Moisture Sensor
Title
Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Moisture Sensor Testing and Replacement
Introduction
Use this guide to make sure your moisture sensor does not have any short or open circuits on your Whirlpool Duet WED87HED Dryer.
The moisture sensor checks the moisture content of the laundry by measuring the resistance between two metal strips when the clothing touches them during drum rotations. As the clothing dries, the resistance goes up.
If the moisture sensor fails on auto dry settings, especially with an open circuit between the strip and the connector, the dryer will not heat. If the moisture sensor fails with a short circuit between the two strips, the dryer may cycle its heat until the max cycle time is reached. It may also give an error code. This can waste a lot of energy.
This repair is rated difficult because of the amount of disassembly needed. Some of the steps are difficult, especially removing and reassembling the front bulkhead.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/answers/Device/Whirlpool_WED87HED|Answers community] for help.
Author
Bill Gilbert
Public
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