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Re: Hotpoint WD440G Dryer element cold. Thermostats tests?

Will do,

Thanks,

Nick

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Re: Hotpoint WD440G Dryer element cold. Thermostats tests?

Brilliant! The recess that the switch sits in was full of tightly packed fluff. I’ve given everything a good brush and hoovering now, so replacing this stat should do the trick. Thanks everso much for your help and the link to the part.

I will let you know the result.

Cheers for now,
Nick

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Re: Hotpoint WD440G Dryer element cold. Thermostats tests?

Thanks for your reply, Jim.

I have just tested the small stat for continuity, and it is showing opern circuit. Thanks for clearing up what the other is too.

With the dryer cold then, should the stat be open circuit or have continuity?

Am I right to assume if the stat is open then the element will not heat up? If this is the case, can I buy a new stat?

Many thanks,

Nick

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