Dryer will not start, dr displayed, E66 error, Frigidaire Affinity - Home Repair Series
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- Dryer Thermal Switch Replacement: 2 to 3 hours ($25 / $200)
In this video I show you how I trouble shoot a front load dryer problem, then replaced the part that was bad. The dryer would not start when the start button was pushed. First indications pointed to a bad door switch. There was a "dr" error message on the display and the dryer interior light was not working. But it turned out to be a bad thermal switch.
The dryer has 3 thermal switches so it would be best to test them before you head to the appliance parts store to purchase a new replacement part.
The bad thermal sensor cost about $15. - Навчання та стиль
Only video that I had found to show me there was a thermal switch on the lint tube. Everybody else just stops with heating element thermal switch. Fixed my dryer. Thanks much
you are welcome.
Second time I have used this video to fix my dryer. You are a straight boss.
Thanks
8 years and still helping people. Cant believe it was the same issue on my frigidaire dryer. Thank you soooooo much. I was quoted 350-450 to fix it and wasnt guaranteed it would resolve it. Paid $25 for the part and that was it.
Woot woot! Congrats!
Wanting to give a big Thank You for this video Robert. You helped two very novice fixer uppers save a small fortune. We were able to follow your video and fix our own drier. Thanks again.
Brenda Davis Awesome! Thank you for watching.
Robert just wanted to say thanks! This saved me big a few months ago and it's still running like a champ! Great video!
Glad it helped.
Thank-you Robert. I had the same problem several years ago, and I'm pretty sure that I came to this same video to figure it out.
This refreshed my memory about exactly what I did last time to fix it. So you helped me a lot...TWICE!
Awesome
You are the man! Followed your directions exactly and it worked great. Didn’t have a meter to check current but just replaced the sensor you mentioned and the dryer is back up and running. Much appreciated!
You are welcome.
Robert, you're a SUPERHERO! Thanks for taking the time to document this repair!!!!
Any time!
I to have the same dryer with a problem. I had a warranty on it and they sent someone out to fix it once already. But now that it is out of warranty. It falls to me to fix it. This video is very helpful as I did not relize how simple trouble shooting it could be. And easy to take apart. I have been fixing Harleys for 10 years. But now am finding my talents useful around the house. Thanks again.
+Josh Valdez You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
this video was right on the money !!! exactly the repair my machine needed. by following this video i saved $250+++
+Jerry Barao Sweet. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this awesome repair video, Robert! We have a gas dryer that would have been a few hundred dollars to have a repairman come out to fix. Thanks again for saving us the money!
+Josh&Danielle you are welcome.
Just want to say great details in the video on the work being done. My dumb tail spent $400 on a new washer, but Im starting to learn from you guys in DIY. Thanks
Craig Whyte Thanks for watching.
Thanks so much for sharing this! I have similar model that had the exact same issue. Fixed it with no problem because of your video.
scalawagd Good to read. Thanks for watching.
Hi Robert. Well I’m back to your video again lol. Switch replaced a 2nd time after the last replacement worked for a little over 5 years. Thanks again for the great video! Switched replaced and the dryer is working again.
Awesome
Thank you!! I followed everything you said and our dryer is working again!! Saved us so much money..I really appreciate your help :)
You are welcome.
Thank you so much for doing this video and all of the tips in it. I ended up having to replace the thermal limiter closest to the back of the dryer, $20 replacement part and its now working again. Thanks again!
You are welcome
I replaced mine (inlet Thermal limiter). Also cleaned out the air way. The dryer started working and then the E66 came back after just a few runs.
Thanks a million, I had the exact same problem. Your video was just what I needed! Part was $10 on Amazon...
Awesome! Thanks for watching.
Dude, very helpful, on the money with all your descriptions. I have a FASG7073LR0 that's approx. 4 years old and had this problem twice now. 1st change I paid someone to fix it, this time I spent the time and learned and fixed myself. $19.02 for the same thermal switch that you changed, a few hours of my time and shazam, fixed. Oh, ya, my fault said E66 and below that showed "Heater". Thank you....
+Andy M thank you for watching.
Thank you so much for adding this awesome video for the world to see how to repair things when they go bad. Times are getting tough and there’s no money for a repair man so it’s time we do things ourselves and you made it so easy. Thank you a million.
you are welcome.
Great video, verbatim of what was wrong with my Frigidaire even though it was a different model. The door fault code threw me off at first but a quick test of the switch ruled that out. Thanks!
You are welcome
You saved my wife and I hundreds. More importantly, you put my freebie harbor freight volt meter to use! Thank you so much, it was the same limiter.
+Jordan Lindebaum glad I could help.
Thank you My dear Robert. I was seen this video and it was very usefull to me to understand a dryer machine. I am from venezuela. as you see in my country is happen dificult economic situation , we are in hyper inflation. And now is better learn DIY for fix our home appliance .
Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for making this video. I had the exact same problem, and you gave me the confidence to fix it myself.
Great to hear!
Thanks for ur advice and for this video, my Boyfriend fixed my Electrolux gas dryer it was the same thermal limiter, you saved us $350
+Myra Gaeta Awesome! Thanks for watching.
Dude, great Video. The error code knob turn showed me the way. THANK YOU SIR
You're welcome!
good job! You have the patience of Job! Thank you!
You are welcome.
thank you for this video, much more helpful than the videos made by "professionals" wish me luck in fixing my dryer.
James Owen Hope it works out for you.
Robert DIY well my problem is the heating element but thanks for the tips on how to figure that out.
Robert! Thanks for the video. I appreciate you.
thanks for watching.
Helped me out..thanks.
Thanks for this. I can do it myself now and save a lot of money!
you are welcome.
This was helpful, thank you
+Paul K You're welcome.
Thank you for the video 😊😊 im gonna try and do it myself. My code is dr since last night. Thx again xxxx
You are welcome.
Well done, another pile of money saved :-))
I have one of those cheap digital meters, the ones on ebay dt830b or 830b, the little yellow types, not bad for the price :-))
The only fault on tumble dryers i had was a motor that just sat there buzzing, it could hardly turn the drum, the start capacitor was toast :-))
Yes, and those motors cost almost as much as the dryer. I have seen repair guys put jumpers on the motors a lot.
Worked great for me! Thanks a bunch...
Good deal. You are welcome.
Thank you very much! I will try on my error E66 dryer.
You're welcome!
I have a newer model but this helped me understand whats wrong with it and how to get the error code. Mine(FASG7073LW0) has a larger display so it even says "THERMAL" after E66.
Thanks for posting this video now I know where to begin.
Fixed it yesterday. Called the 800 number from the dryer(FRIGIDAIRE) and selected parts menu and that gave me the closest store near my zip. Followed onto their website and found all "thermal" parts there: www.appliancepartspros.com/parts-for-frigidaire-fasg7073lw0.html
Got both the thermal limiter and the thermostat, high limit parts for about $33.
Unscrewed the top panel then the whole back "metal cover" panel(unplug power wire assembly).
Looking at the back of the dryer, I took off all the screws that held the right side panel to the back of the dryer and while the dryer was tilted with the right side in the air i unhinged downward the right panel(still looking at the back orientation) to then open it up like a door thats hinged in the front of the dryer. That allowed me to access both parts on the burner that I needed to replace. There is a small dent on the parts that indicates the right orientation of them that I made sure to remember what the original was before I disconnected the wires. Thanks, again for your video.
I have the same issue on mine same exact model. what was your part number
+Miguel Torres Not sure but I did mention what the actual names are in the comment above.
I replaced the 'Inlet Thermal Limiter' which was found 'open'. Thoroughly Cleaned out the air way. The dryer started working and then the same E66 came back again after a few runs.
My dryer has the same problem, great video
thatnks for watching.
Great video. thank you very much.
You are welcome.
I had that same problem with my dryer a couple weeks ago. cost $235 to fix. the reason it blew out is because the dryer vent was clogged, so we had to call somebody else afterwards to come out and clean out the dryer vent. now it's finally fixed. if you didn't already clean out the dryer vent, make sure you do that too. it has to be completely cleaned out. we used to fish our central vacuum down which would go not even half way into the vent and that just didn't cut it in our case.
I figured it would cost about $200.
Thanks for the video.
+Lars Turner you are welcome
Thank you so much for your time and expertise posting this video. It was very helpful.
+Alexander Rolph Good to hear.
Awesome video! You helped me fix my dryer :) Thanks a ton..and I enjoyed using the multimeter too :) cheers !
Suryabir Nice!
A big thank you!
You are welcome.
Thank you for the confidence & helpful instructions!
+Susan fromBflo thank you for watching.
Great video, it's guys (and gals) like you that make it possible for us little guys to save ton of money on repairs we can do ourselves! Quick question, I have a dryer just like yours that squeals like a crying dog -- my guess is that it has something to do with a bearing. Would you happen to have a video describing this fix? Thanks again for a great video!
Hillary Cozzi Not for this model but maybe others. - ua-cam.com/video/0KfGu9-r78Q/v-deo.html
Thank you so much
You are welcome
Nice suggest sir
Thanks for watching.
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Thanks Sir.
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Thank you
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once again Robert DIY to the rescue !!!!
Thanks for watching
i was given a this type of dryer.harness on the far right side that connects obviously is very well burnt crisp.would a new harness fix it and make it com back on,or is it too late to fix cause the mother board is fried as well or is because of a bad heating element or is there a short? its a nice dryer.i want to fix it right up.
robby robber I have no idea.
Hey there,. What do you recommend when the drum is not spinning.. Cannot seem to get a good picture on how the pulley is suppose to be.. Or could it be something else..
Erica F Not sure what the "DRUM" is. All I know is what is shown here.
I have this code on the same dryer, but it's not consistent. I'd love your opinion on it. When my dryer is empty or has very little clothes in it, the dryer works normally. When I put a normal wet load in, I get the e66 error. Immediately after the error code the dryer won't start and the light inside the drum is unresponsive to the sensor, most likely because there's an open circuit. After I let it cool down though, I'm able to start the dryer again (not that it helps because this problems continues). All thermal limiters, thermostat, and all associated wires passed continuity tests. I also cleaned out the entire dryer vent path from the lint screen to outside the house. I ordered a new exhaust thermal limiter just in case my fuse is continuous under no load, but fails under load. Outside of changing the two thermal limiters and the thermostat, the only other thing I can think about that would be wrong is the control board. What do you think? Am I missing another item to test?
+René Casiano I have no idea.
No problem, thanks for replying!
Hello Robert,
I currently own this same model dryer. It continuously beeps on its own when it’s not running and then when it does run, it shuts off on its own after about 15 seconds. From what I’ve read online, the issue seems to be the control panel. Is there any other troubleshooting tips I should follow before I purchase a new control board?
Thank you for your time. Keep up the great work.
Jake
Sad to say, I have no idea.
Hey Robert just wanted to say nice job. My wife has this exact dryer and I got the same code. I found the schematic right inside after I took off the control panel. Haven't got the part yet cause store is closed til Monday. How did you find the part number?
+David Z Of the part or machine?
good afternoon.
My question is as follows, the four LEDs on the right flash and the dryer appears blocked.
When I want to unlock the option button does not work
I have to replace the board for that?
+Leonardo Guida I have no idea.
thanks
I paid $24 for the part, same one as in the video, and my dryer works again. The guy at the appliance parts store said that little switch is "a money maker".
Must have been built broke.
Hello I have a dryer model frigidaire GLGQ2152ES2 it turns on for about 30 seconds then it stops and the led lights stop to parpadiar that damage has
+Jorge Chancay ouch!
Hi,its the same as our frigidaire dryer model but can I ask if you know how to change the time setting of the dryer? My dryer's setting that is supposed to be 60mins unfortunately been changed to 2hr15mins and I want to set it back to 60mins. Thank you in advance.
I have no idea.
How's the dryer? I have same problem and just waiting for the fuse in the mail. I heard in another video that both fuses should be replaced if one fails.
Zane Howcott I don't know. I no longer have it.
Can you help with the flashing AD on a Frigidaire Affinity front lid dryer please.
Sad to say, I have no idea
Frigidaire Affinity Front-Load dryer keeps running with door closed i don`t know how to stop it can you help and it`s not on
+hillbillymoonshine have you tried pulling the plug?
Good friend, you can help me set up a frigidaire afinity model fahe101mw washing machine. Need to know how to give him reinstatement. How to diagnose errors and identify them since I do not understand the manual beforehand thanks
I have no idea. I am not an appliance service technician.
ummmmmmm thank
i have a washer but its stuck on ready... it wont lock.. i replaced the control board and lock swithch. what can it be next. any tips
+Alejandro Hernandez does it show error codes?
hey I have a dyer like that and it won't come on at all what can I do to fix
+Tristen Fletcher I have no idea.
Hi Sir, I just have installed my dryer (same as yours) but actually is not drying, it is just doing spin and spin and the air in the background is not hot, I did the gas connection well so I don't know what's happening, hope you can answer this
I can choose any of those options like normal, casual, etc.. and as I said it is just spinning and ten minutes before it finishes to do all the process it jusy start bipping and doing the same as yours but just ten minutes before finishing
Carlos Juarez Did you ask it for an error code?
I Have found a solution, it needed an adapter for the gas, my natural gas was sending so much pressure, so my dryer for self protection was not allowing gas to enter, I plugged a new gas adapter and it started working, thanks btw!
Carlos Juarez Good deal.
You got separate video to put in diagnostic mode? Can't see what you're doing, "3rd setting?
I do not. 😞
will this work with the 06 affinity?
+Sarah Marchuk I have no idea.
But wasn't the one you fixed the same model
I don't know. What does the video say? That was longer than a day ago.
Is there a way to by pass the door switch?
I doubt it.
Dont look like he is doing too bad though lol. Nice kitchen, that dryer aint cheap and is that your own barber chair area i seen lol?
LOL, the intro was done at a guy's house that I was doing work at. My place is the small apartment that I was at when encouraging people to use the multi-meter.
I have a Frigidaire dryer which you push start it attempts to run but stops replace therm switch and checked door switch still does same thing fgfb92000es0
Lorenzo Davis will it show you error codes?
Need help my washing machine is not working right it out of timer
When it start washing it never stops washing it never change spin cycle keep on washing and i have to turn the water off ..do i Need a code take it some were and i just bought it two months ago ...
Make: frigidaire
Model: fffw5100pw0
Carlos Lubiano If it is new, it has to still be under warranty. Other than that, you will have to have the machine give you the error code and Google it, then go from there.
good afternoon, i need your help about my frigidaire dryer model: FARE4044MWL, appears error pause everytime when i turn it ON. Please, I need a prompt answer, thank youuuu...
+Eura PlusCA I don't know what to tell you.
My dryer is a model FAFE4044MWL frigidaire, at the moment of powering it says PAUSE, and doesnt initiate any function, i need help on the error. what i can do.
I am not an appliance repair man. You may need to call one.
did u get the pause to come off what was wrong with it
did u get the pause to come off what was wrong with it
My washer wont start because it changes automatically to the option "no spin" and then stops everytime I start it . I have tried everything please help.
Please bring it by.
Can you tell me how to unlock my Affinity Frigidaire/Electrolux dryer MODEL # AEQ6000ES2, SERIAL # XD94500473? It is displaying LOC. How do I reset it without taking it apart? Please help!!!!!
+Tammy R I have no idea. Have you tried unplugging it or Google?
no codes it just says (ready) i keep pressing start but it wont go nowhere
Not sure what to tell you.
I turn the nob 2 full terms counter clockwise and leave it where I believe I'm supposed to but can't get the error code. Anyone else experiencing the same issue? It'd be great to actually see that part recorded to know if I'm doing it correctly...
Sad to say, I no longer have access to the machine.
No tried everything replaced sensor there only 2 and clean lint trap and sensor wires checked motor all is fine
Lorenzo Davis OK
When I cancel and hit start it wants to go but shuts off
Lorenzo Davis I really don't know. I'm not an appliance guy.
When I press options and select it gives me “locc”
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Mines have pause on it when I press start
Ouch
What if you have no power coming through the unit but it's brand new There's nothing coming on the screen at all
have it replaced under the warranty.
I get an error code E5 what does this mean?
+Sarah Marchuk I'm sorry I can't help you. Try Google, I'm really not an appliance guy.
+Robert DIY I have the code E56 not 66 any help there?
No. I really don't know anything other than what I posted in this video.
How much would one of these sell for
I have no idea.
How much did you paid for the switch
I have no idea, that was long ago. Besides that, the price has likely changed.
It won’t give me the error code help plz
How can I help you with that?
with all the things you can fix your not a rich man YET?
I love getting stuff people spent thousands for that break 2-3 yr later and they CANT FIX.. I either get it for free or maybe $20-$50 bucks and fix it for cheep and use it for yrs more !
Rich in spirit. LOL Thanks for the message. You're right, there is a gold mine out there.
A guy just sent me 2 computers that he could not boot. 1 was an IBM, the other is a Toshiba with Windows 7 on it (yes I got both of them up and running :)