Whirlpool Dryer WED5900SB0 Heat stays on after drum has stopped

"My Whirlpool WED5900SB0 dryer Heat stays on after drum has stopped"... finishes cycle and drum stops but element stays on, heating element stays hot when dryer is not running or Heating element stays on after drum stops - I know, I’ve seen it all before. On this page, I have the instructions and the parts you need to identify and fix the problem. Troubleshooting the "Heat stays on after drum has stopped" problem for your Whirlpool WED5900SB0 dryer shouldn’t be difficult and I’m here to help!

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Here are the most common causes for Whirlpool Dryer WED5900SB0 "Heat stays on after drum has stopped"

99% of the time Dryer Belt

Broken dryer belt

Replacement belt was very reasonably priced and was shipped super fast! Ordered Sunday and arrived Tuesday afternoon. Repair was very easy. Only required removing two screw on the front dryer plate which then popped right off (Maytag Performa). Dryer drum can be lifted easily to put belt around. Came with a diagram of how to use the tensioner which was helpful. Couldn't actually see what I was doing so had to do it by feel. Was a tight squeeze to get my arm back to the pulley and tensioner but was overall a very simple fix. Dryer works great now.

Dryer drum not turning

Went to your site and viewed it and searched the parts and found he belt. This is my 2nd time using your site and very pleased 100%.

Belt had broken drum was not spinning

Bought a belt and watched the great video on the site that walks you through replacing the belt; worked perfectly, and the dryer is now fixed saving me hundreds!

No heat for the dryer

Just change the thermal fuse, That caused the problem but also changed the other parts to prevent future problems

Dryer drum stopped turning

I ordered a belt from you - which under regular shipping was received in less than 24 hours. With your video & instructions included, the repair was quickly completed. I'm slow - I thought your time estimate was realistic. The additional time was spent cleaning lint. 2 comments on your video: Your video did not say anything about supporting the drum. I did - which seemed to eliminate the need to be concerned about the back drum gasket slipping under a lip.

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Dryer Belt for Whirlpool WED5900SB0 Heat stays on after drum has stopped

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Made by:: Whirlpool
Part Number:: AP2946843
Fast shipping:: Yes
Returns:: 365 days to return

The Belt is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. It acts as a transmission to power the drum rotation during the drying cycle. The belt reliably conveys motion from the motor to the drum, ensuring garments are properly tumble-dried.

Symptoms of a bad belt include:

The drum not turning or rotating slowly
Excessive noise and vibration coming from the dryer
The belt slipping off the pulley
Discoloration, cracking, or fraying of the belt

Causes of a bad belt can be normal wear and tear over time, overloading the dryer with too many wet items, or structural damage to the belt itself.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.