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Model: WED5550SQ0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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hedgieaust20		#1 Posted : Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:20:16 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/22/2009(UTC) Posts: 4		:confused: We are trying to troubleshooting my dryer and when taking the back cover off, we found this resistor. What is the purpose of this? Should I leave it alone or try to take it off? My friend said if might have to do with dropping the voltage... is this correct and why? Thanks so much!!! hedgieaust20 attached the following image(s):


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applianceman		#2 Posted : Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:17:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/28/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,648		Yes, it should be there and no do not remove it. What kind of problem are you having with the dryer? If you post your problem we will try to help! Clothes Dryer Repair Guide


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SublimeMasterJW		#3 Posted : Thursday, October 22, 2009 4:22:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/6/2008(UTC) Posts: 724 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		They put that resister there to save the windings in the start portion of the motor in case that cheap ass asiatic start switch fails. Seen it.:D


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hedgieaust20		#4 Posted : Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:29:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/22/2009(UTC) Posts: 4		Thanks so much for your help!! My friend posted my problem under his name... we will replace the heating element and if that doesn't give me heat I will post again :D ;)


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