...I can see something sparking behind the drum. How do I troubleshoot this?
Model 417.88042700. I'm used to more basic models where the only thing that goes wrong is a $20 heating element, but I can't even find the element on this thing. The sparking makes me think it's not the element.
I have 240V AC at the plug, and while the exhaust duct needs cleaning, I'm getting good airflow. Unplugged it to make sure, and still the air coming out of the dryer remains cool.
This thing is only 2 years old, I hate to replace it so soon, but I figure parts and labor for a professional repair would cost about the same or more than a new dryer, so if I could fix it myself...
I have an associates degree in electronics, I maintained computer and large printer systems for years, and I do a lot of my own repairs around the house, so I'm think I'm capable of medium-sized repairs, I just don't know how to troubleshoot a dryer beyond what I've listed above.
Model 417.88042700. I'm used to more basic models where the only thing that goes wrong is a $20 heating element, but I can't even find the element on this thing. The sparking makes me think it's not the element.
I have 240V AC at the plug, and while the exhaust duct needs cleaning, I'm getting good airflow. Unplugged it to make sure, and still the air coming out of the dryer remains cool.
This thing is only 2 years old, I hate to replace it so soon, but I figure parts and labor for a professional repair would cost about the same or more than a new dryer, so if I could fix it myself...
I have an associates degree in electronics, I maintained computer and large printer systems for years, and I do a lot of my own repairs around the house, so I'm think I'm capable of medium-sized repairs, I just don't know how to troubleshoot a dryer beyond what I've listed above.