Kenmore Electric Dryer , 700 series, MOD 64722400 , SER MR4136705 , Type DWJR-ELE-2406028-FM64 . Dryer is not heating, checked fuse it's fine, cleaned every nook and cranny with a swifter duster and fine bristle brush for dryers and it still will not heat. Starts, turns, timer works, everything except the heat part. Any suggestions as to what I can do to fix it ? I have a 5 person household so 4 days without dryer is just not working neither is having to shell out $$ I don't have to purchase a new one.

Hi.

Be sure that you have checked the thermal fuse. The part is tested using a multimeter set on Ohms (impedance). Remove the fuse from dryer and read impedance touching the fuse contacts with the two multimeter probes. If impedance is Ohm infinity (open), then the fuse is bad.

If the fuse is OK because tested good or replaced, then the problem is either one of the three thermostats located in the heating group, or the heating element. All parts are tested similarly to what described for the thermal fuse. If any of the parts read open (infinity), then the part is faulty. After finding the defective part remove all the lint from heating assembly and air duct. The lint causes overheating and blows thermostats, fuse or element.

Regards.

Ginko