Old timer in St. Louis taught me to listen for the relay click on a Whirlpool dryer before touching anything else

He said most techs jump straight to pulling the drum belt, but that little click tells you if the board is even getting power or not, saved me 45 minutes on a no-heat call last week, anyone else use a sound check before opening the panel?

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riley5952d ago

That old timer knew what he was talking about for sure lol. I actually read somewhere that those relay clicks are one of the first things they teach in basic appliance repair classes now because it cuts down on so much guesswork. It makes total sense though, you can hear if the control board is alive before you even grab a screwdriver. I've had a couple dryers where the relay would click but still no heat, and that sound alone told me to check the thermal fuse or the heating element instead of pulling the whole thing apart. Saves your back and your time honestly.

val_taylor2d ago

A buddy of mine ignored a faint clicking noise and spent two hours chasing a ghost.