Dryer Sensor Replace

Take your fine sandpaper and scrub the moisture sensor.

Dryer sensor replace.

The moisture sensor is on the front bulkhead. Your dryer will only start tumbling when the dryer door is fully closed and the door switch is activated. It helps detect the amount of moisture in your clothes during the dryer cycle. This will help remove fabric softener build up lint or any debris that is interfering with the sensor.

If the sensor is defective or coated with fabric softener the dryer may think wet clothes are dry and will shut off prematurely. If the switch is damaged or defective it won t be able to sense when the door is closed and. Remove the sensor attachment by removing the securing screw with a phillips head screwdriver. All you should need to clean the sensor is a.

The timer is regulated by the thermostat. Set the new maytag dryer sensor into the front bulkhead and secure it with the retaining screw. As the clothes begin to dry the timer will move and shut off. Next place damp clothes into the dryer.

Locate dryer moisture sensor. This is the moisture sensor for your dryer. In older dryers this sensor is typically found on the back wall of the dryer drum. Replace dryer moisture sensor.

You will find the moisture sensor behind the lint screen. If you notice your clothes are still wet after an automatic dryer cycle is done you may need to replace the sensor. Wiping with a dry. With the dryer door open screw back in the two screws in the door lip.

Screw the new dryer moisture sensor onto the drum and reattach the wiring harness. The thermostat rests in a closed position. If you notice your clothes are still wet after an automatic dryer cycle is done you may need to replace the sensor. To test this type of moisture sensor place damp clothes in the dryer.

Use fine grit sandpaper to scrub the moisture sensor. Locate your dryer s moisture sensor. Then turn on the dryer and watch the timer. In newer dryers typically the moisture sensor is located on the front often mounted to the lint filter housing.

You will find the moisture sensor behind the lint screen. Take the defective sensor to an appliance repair store and purchase a replacement. Use a dry rag to polish up moisture sensor. It helps detect the amount of moisture in your clothes during the dryer cycle.

This is the moisture sensor for your dryer. Slide the front panel back into place.