For a while, when this happened, we could unplug the dryer and plug it back in and it might work for a load or two and then repeat the problem. Now, it will not come on at all. The dampness light stays dimly lit constantly and that is the only sign of power to the dryer.
Likely a failed control board or supply to control board. It could be loose cable. The control board is just underneath top cover of unit. Unplug unit and remove screws on backside. Disconnect/reconnect cables and see if it works.
There may be another metal cover over the control board... it's been awhile since I last worked on mine to replace heat element relay.
I found the service manual free online. Comment here for further assistance.
SOURCE: Whirlpool duet electric dryer, not getting any power
Mine shows a faint light behind the control locked indicator and the timer is dimly lit on the two middle horizontal bars (middle of the eights). They go off by pushing various button combos. If I unplug it for a week I can get the control to work for a few minutes.
I replaced the control board, it worked for 5 minutes, then back to nothing. I want to replace the interface but would rather not waste any more money.
I dont want to check every wire for continuity. If someone has fixed this problem, please let me know.
SOURCE: whirlpool duet dryer gew9250plo dryer will not turn on
try flipping you breaker off and on 2 or 3 times (hard and fast) if this don't work check element, timer , thermostats and safety switch on motor (check wiring diagram heaver red wire for pin numbers of safety switch)....if this switch goes bad the motor will still run but it wont let power go to element
SOURCE: DIM LIGHTS ON CONTOL PANEL
I had this same problem and read several website with complaints to this issue. people replaced the control panel and or the interface panel. I am an electronic tech. and I found the issue on mine was the ribbon cables from the control board to the interface board had excessive resistance. I unplugged all four ribbon cables from the control board and interface boards and reseated them. My dryer has been working flawless now for 5 months. P.S. alot of people replaced their interface board to fix this issue. I am thinking maybe their problem all along was the cable assembly?
SOURCE: Control Panel in my whirlpool duet dryer model
First check for 220 volts incoming power to the dryer at the terminal block on the rear of the dryer.
If you have 220 volts,check continuity on part number 59(thermal fuse) in the attached diagram. No continuity is a bad part.
cut and paste this link to your dryer diagram.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5139909&diagram_id=951915#d951915
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