Moisture Sensor Bar Summary:
Whirlpool provides a variety of products under several brand identities, such as Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Roper, and Admiral. Furthermore, the company produces parts for Sears-Kenmore and Ikea appliances. Among these parts is the Moisture Sensor Bar, an OEM replacement piece for dryers. Installed within the dryer drum, this sensor assesses the moisture content of garments throughout the drying cycle. It functions by using sensors or probes to evaluate the clothing's dryness and signals the dryer to cease operation once the targeted dryness is attained.
Indicators of a faulty moisture sensor bar include:
- The dryer does not complete the cycle automatically, potentially resulting in clothes that are excessively dried.
- Drying times are unusually extended.
- The dryer inaccurately gauges moisture levels, hindering it from automatically ending the cycle.
Typical causes of moisture sensor bar issues are generally attributed to regular wear and tear. Moreover, the accumulation of lint or dust can disrupt the sensor's capacity to provide accurate measurements.
This replacement component is compatible with appliances from brands like Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore.