Pat,
That is correct. Thermostats go for a number of reasons.
1. The condenser unit should be kept clean and free off fluff (condenser only)
2. Likewise the filter should also be cleaned after every dry.
3. The water container should be emptied every time (condenser only)
4. Most importantly the door should not be opened during the drying cycle. This is the single most reason that they blow. The cooing fan stops, but the heater is still hot. There is a 5/10 minute cool down period at the end of the cycle (propeller icon) which turns of the heater in order for the fan to cool it down.
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Lee
February 2007