The buzzer on my 80 series Kenmore dryer will not stop buzzing after cycle is done

SOURCE: Kenmore heavy duty 80 series

The buzzer is wired through a switch on your dryer motor. The switch is NOT a normal switch... it's a centrifugal switch meaning that it is mounted on the motor shaft and rotates along with it. When it "spins up" centrifugal force flings it outward to make contact with the terminals on the outer edge of the inner motor housing (This tells the timer that the motor is functioning properly and it can now begin to heat the clothes. This is also the switch that keeps you from having to hold in the "Start" button 'til the clothes are dry) When the timer kills power to the motor, the buzzer sounds off because of this switch. As the motor slows, springs retract the switch from the contacts and shut off the buzzer. Make sense so far? Sounds like your centrifugal switch is getting stuck. Unplug the dryer and gain access to the motor. Then use Contact Cleaner in a spray can to spray and clean every inch (inside and out) of the motor. This should get you going again.

James Greene

• 240 Answers
• Posted on Nov 18, 2007

SOURCE: kenmore 70 series model # 96573220

Sounds like the push to start switch has gone bad. Not to expensive to fix, and pretty easy to do as well. You can remove the rear of the console, remove the push to start switch (lift the tab, then turn to unlock) and replace. Be sure to mark your wires so they go back in the right order. Jim

SOURCE: Kenmore series 80 Gas Dryer: No heat

ck the thermo fuse then ck the gas valve for power and the igniter to see if its broken probley igniter if you dont see a glow comeing from it

SOURCE: Kenmore Series 70 Dryer Buzzer won't stop buzzing - Model 110.96573220

• the buzzer is located under the control panel. 
• you can unplug it.
• unplug the dryer or turn the breaker off first
• then take out the 2 screws on both sides of the control panel
• bull it forward toward you and unhook it from the case
• you should see the buzzer with two wires going to it
• only need to disconnect one.
•  just make sure you wrap the bare wire connector with electrical tape to keep it from touching metal.
  

SOURCE: 80 series kenmore electric dryer runs but no heat

This could be the heating element or several other parts more likely the thermal fuse. There is a video on troubleshooting a similar model at www.appliancehelponline.com/servicemanual.html this will walk you thru troubleshooting your problem.