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Old 01-27-2008, 11:44 PM   #1
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Brand: Maytag
Model Number: PYE2200AYW
Age: 5 - 10 years

we were told to order a thermal fuse kit because dryer would run and the shut off and then restart after it cooled off. We did and installed new parts dryer ran for 20 minutes before it shut off and now will not restart like it did before we installed the new parts. What now
 
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It is likely the motor that is over heating causing the problem that you are having.

If the thermal fuse goes the dryer will not run at all no matter how long you wait.

Check and make sure that the motor is free of lint and that there is good air flow around the motor.

Take the belt off and see if the motor turns freely.

Here is a link to your dryer model PYE2200AYW.
 
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There is a good chance that your thermal fuse is now blown. If you look at the wiring diagram included in Sheila's post you will see the thermal fuse is in line with the motor etc. If it blows you have no power to the motor, you will see the switches on the motor, if the motor does not run you have no heat. This is a non resettable fuse so it must be replaced.

If your original problem reset itself in a couple minutes it was probably an overheat thermostat. If it took 10 minutes or so it was probably the thermal cutout in the motor.

Once you get power again re:install the old fuse.
Rotate the dryer drum by hand it should turn fairly easily,.
Several parts can cause binding of the drum
What you are doing is checking to see if there is too much load on the motor causing overheating.
Make sure the motor is clean and not clogged up with lint
If all looks good set the unit to fluff or air (whatever they call the no heat cycle)
Put it on a long time dry and let it run.
If you want, throw a bunch of towels in to simulate a more real life situation.
See if it will trip motors over temp cutout.
If it does you probably need a new motor.

Also make sure the unit has a good strong exhaust flow
Maytags are know for blower wheels coming loose

The most common cause of overheating is a dirty exhaust vent and/or an outside flapper that will not open completely. One way to eliminate this, when trouble shooting, is to take a pair of pantie hose put one leg inside the other and attach this to the exhaust. Give it enough room to blow out like a wind sock.
 
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