Back in 2009, John La Grou, an electronics innovator, gave a Ted Talk on how to prevent home and office fires with a “smarter type of electrical outlet”. John wanted to look his best. The night before he was to give his Ted Talk, he did a load of laundry. After the wash cycle completed, he threw the load in the dryer … Read More
How to Replace a Whirlpool Dryer’s Heating Element 279838
If you get a call about a dryer that’s not heating up, the heating element probably shorted. A short in the element can cause either low heat or no heat at all, but it can’t be repaired or partially replaced. For Whirlpool dryers, order a replacement element with a part number 279838 and follow these instructions. 1. Unplug the dryer. … Read More
How to Replace Your Dryer’s Steam Nozzle
Many dryers are now coming equipped with a steam function that helps keep loads wrinkle free and reduces the energy cost of the de-wrinkling cycle. But if you notice that your steam function doesn’t work or your dryer has an error message regarding the steam cycle, there are two main culprits. One might be the water inlet system: either the valve is broken, or there are bends … Read More
How to Replace Your Whirlpool Dryer’s Water Inlet Valve
Whirlpool Alpha electric dryers come with a steam function for better drying, but if you notice that the steam function suddenly isn’t working, the water inlet valve may be the cause. Order the replacement part #W10815373 and follow these steps to access and replace the part with just a few hand tools and half an hour’s time. Unplug the dryer and turn off the cold water supply. You should always … Read More
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