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Old 07-09-2007, 08:47 PM   #1
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Brand: General Electric
Model Number: DDE7900MCLAD
Age: 5 - 10 years
This dryer gets to hot even on low setting. How do you test for a bad thermostst?

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Measure the temperature at the output vent of dryer, should be around 150 degrees. If higher, replace it.
Verify no heating element is shorted to ground.
 
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