Maytag Dryer Moisture Sensor Bar

It helps detect the amount of moisture in your clothes during the dryer cycle.

Maytag dryer moisture sensor bar.

Locate dryer moisture sensor. It should run for a few moments and then shut down right away. When i disassembled my maytag i removed the wires from the sensor bar assy and now i am not sure where they go. To place the dryer in the diagnostic test mode.

Be sure the dryer is in standby mode plugged in and all indicators off. Admiral ade9000ayw maytag ade9000ayw admiral adg9000aww crosley cde8500azw crosley cde8500w maytag cde8500w crosley cdg8500w maytag mce8000ayw see more product details. This will help remove fabric softener build up lint or any debris that is interfering with the sensor. When the dryer takes too long or does not dry the clothes the moisture sensor may need to be replaced.

They work on an electrical current and the moisture from the clothing. Dryer moisture sensor bar. The moisture sensor strips can not fail. The moisture sensors can be easily checked by placing the dryer in the diagnostic test mode.

Works with the following models. This whirlpool 33001809 moisture sensor bar assembly works with many maytag whirlpool crosley and other clothes dryers. The moisture sensor strips are nothing more that two metal strips which acts as a conductor. Use fine grit sandpaper to scrub the moisture sensor.

This is the moisture sensor for your dryer. Most older model maytags use a moisture sensor located on the back of the drum. This video is intended to give you the general idea of the part replacement procedure. If your moisture sensor is defective the dryer may shut off too early or continue running for a while after the clothes are dry.

These sensors contain digits that protrude outward. This moisture sensor monitors the clothing s moisture level and sends a signal to the control board when the clothes are dry. Answer mike the blue will go to one sensor bar and the green will go to the other sensor bar. The maytag dryer moisture sensors control the amount of time it takes to dry clothes.

Mike for model number mde3000ayw. It seems that one wire is a green ground that gets attached and the other is a blue wire. If you notice your clothes are still wet after an automatic dryer cycle is done you may need to replace the sensor. It s typically found on the back wall of the dryer drum or in the front near the lint trap.