I have a Kenmore 70 series dryer. The dryer started shutting down mid cycle and would restart after letting it sit for a while. Now when I push the start button all I get is a buzzing noise and then a click. Nothing will happen until I let it sit or unplug and let sit. Then the same thing keeps happening. Thanks in advance.
It sounds like the hi-limit thermostate and/or the thermal cut-off is what is causing your dryer to shut down. Basically it's over heating. You should replace these two items togeather. Also the thermal cut-off will be triggered by a grounded out heating element. Here is a diagram of where these items are located. hope this helps
Figure W-6: Dryer Rear Access
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Well I replaced the hi-limit thermostat and the thermal cut-off and the thermal fuse. The dryer ran for about 20 minutes and shut off. Same problem as I had before. Any other ideas or am I just wasting my time?
More then likely your heating element is grounding out then. You can remove the heating element and visually inspect it for any breaks along the coils if there are none reinstall taking care that none of the element comes in contact with any part of the dryer case. If you find a break replace the element.
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