My gas Kenmore Elite HE5 dryer runs fine and the flame comes on when the cycle starts and it gets hot. But the heat shuts off long before the clothes are dry, even though the dryer keeps running.
Change the gas coils on the gas valve by removing the 2 screws holding the bracket for the coils,remove the wire harnesses to each coil,dont worry one coil has 2 wires the other has 3 so quite hard to reverse
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I would like to thank the ones who responded to giving me a 'hand' in repairing my dryer. I did like you said & changed out the coils & now the dryer is working like it should.
SOURCE: Kenmore Elite dryer heats but does not dry
Make sure that your vent tube is not kinked or crushed behind the dryer and it all this is ok then you need to change your cycling thermostat. is it gas or electric
SOURCE: kenmore elite dryer runs but there is no heat, not drying clothes
ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR DRYER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DO ANY WORK ON IT.
Sounds like your problem may be with the heating coil.
Remove the back of the machine and try to locate the air duct going from the blower to the drum. Normally inside the air duct you will find the heating coil and the thermostats/thermistor.
Once you have located the heating coil, remove the two wires from it and check the coil with an ohm meter across the two terminals of the coil.
You should read continuity across the terminals, if not you will need to replace the coil as it is faulty.
If the heating coil is ok, then:
You can check the thermostat/thermistor by removing the two wires and taping them together with electrical tape.
If the coil heats up then replace the thermostat/thermistor.
DO NOT LEAVE THE WIRES TAPED TOGETHER AFTER THE TEST. This could cause a fire, as you have removed the safety of overheat from the machine.
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http://www.partselect.com/
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/index.aspx
Both also have chat assistance 24/7.
Good Luck,
Hope this helps
SOURCE: I have a kenmore gas dryer model#110 76512695 it
You probably have a bad heat element. If you hold the door switch closed while you start the dryer, you should see it heating up glowing red,if not , thats it. The part isn't to tough to change just remove the back its to the right. Just three screws and pull it off. Be sure to have it unpluged while working on it. Good luck, rate me so I can improve my service.
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