Whirlpool Dryer: not powering on

Based on 4 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not powering on: Replaced the control board (67.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Control board failure (3 mentions)
  • Thermal fuse issue (2 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Replaced the control board

    Success rate: 50.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  2. Check/replace thermal fuse

    Success rate: 0.0% DIY: Maybe Medium

Can I Fix This Myself?

67.0% DIY Success Rate

Either

Analysis based on 3 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer won't power on
  2. Whirlpool Dryer Cabrio will not power on
  3. Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer will not power on UPDATE (Light turns...

Community Discussions

will not power on

Replaced the control board, but the dryer still does not fully power on.

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will not power on

Replaced the control board; light turns on but dryer still does not power on fully.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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