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PSA: I stopped replacing control boards first and it cut my callbacks in half

Used to be I'd swap out a main control board the second I saw a weird error code. Did that for maybe 3 years. Then last fall I had a Whirlpool dryer throwing an F01 on a unit that was only 2 years old. Customer wanted the board replaced. I pushed back and spent 20 minutes checking the thermistor wiring instead. Found a loose pin in the harness connector. Fixed it for free. Now I always do a full wiring and sensor check before I order any board. Saves time, saves money, and keeps me from being the guy who changes parts till it works. Anyone else find themselves jumping to conclusions on boards too quick?
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river952
river95219h ago
That tech sheet tip saved me on a fridgedaire last month actually.
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faith_shah88
Start with checking the manufacturer's tech sheet first, not just the wiring.
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