How do I test my dryer timer for continuity?
Clip or touch one probe to the terminal from which you removed the wire. Touch the other probe to one of the other terminals. You should get a reading of zero. If you get a high reading, then the timer motor is bad and it’s time to replace it.
How many ohms should dryer timer have?
2000 to 3000 ohms
Set your ohmmeter to the R x 1 setting. Take each probe and touch it to one wire. A normal reading for most dryers is in the 2000 to 3000 ohms range.
What is a timer motor?
The timer, the heart of every clothes dryer, is nothing more than sets of cam operated switches that direct electric current to the dryer motor and heating element at the appropriate times for the cycle selected. The timer motor drives the cams through a series of gears.
How do you test a relay with a multimeter?
Take the leads of the multimeter and connect them across the coil terminals of the relay. For a normal coil, the multimeter should read anywhere between 40Ω to 120Ω. If the coil is damaged i.e., it is open, the meter shows out of range and you have to replace the relay.
Can you test a dryer motor with a multimeter?
Disconnect the motor’s two wire leads from the wiring harness. Set your multimeter to the R x 1 setting. Touch each of the meter’s probes to one terminal each. Your motor should show little resistance (a reading of zero, or close to zero).
How do you test a timer motor with a multitester?
Set the multitester to read ohms (usually labeled R1 or RX1). Clip or touch one probe to the terminal from which you removed the wire. Touch the other probe to one of the other terminals. You should get a reading of zero. If you get a high reading, then the timer motor is bad and it’s time to replace it.
How do I know if my timer motor is bad?
You SHOULD get a high resistance reading on the tester if the timer switch is OFF and not set to NORMAL DRY, so make sure you set it to NORMAL DRY before testing. If your timer motor is bad, be sure to label each wire so you know exactly where it gets connected on the new one.
What is a timer motor on a dryer?
A dryer’s timer motor keeps tabs on how long the drying cycles will run when you use your dryer. While most of today’s dryers also feature auto shutoffs when the chamber air hits a certain temperature, they still require the use of a timer motor to operate.