20 Most Recent Kenmore 63942 Dryer - Page 3 Questions & Answers

I would not recommend "hot wiring" your heating element, you could cause a fire. There are safety components in the dryer that will keep the element from coming on or getting too hot. First thing I would check is to make sure that your exhaust line is clear, one of the first killers to proper heating is lack of air flow. If the exhaust line is clear than I would look at the thermostats for your dryer. Depending on the model there could be anywhere from two to four different thermostats and frequently there is also a thermal link that if it goes bad the heat will not come on. Hope this helps and please do not try to hot wire your heating element!

The manufacturer normally places a wiring diagram inside the operator console. Remove the back panel and there should be a diagram taped inside. Some of these diagrams will show two circuits. One is for a gas dryer, and one is for an electric dryer. Make sure you reference the correct one. I hope this helps you. If you need further assistance please let me know.

The grinding noise is probably a worn out roller or the central bearing in the back. The center of the drum in the back has a part called a bearing which screws onto the back of the drum and has a stub which sticks out. The stub then goes into a bearing hole in the back panel of the dryer. If you are handy, you could try to replace yourself. I did it once. While you are at it, check the drum belt which goes around the drum and makes it spin. Replace it if looks like it has wear.

rachel you have done quite a bit to fix this dryer. Have checked the the manual for any solution? Check with Kenmor. Seems to me some fine tuning is needed rather than parts.

http://www.kenmore.com/ccownersmanuals/nb-100000000410016

Find the gas solenoid and tap it with a hammer while the dryer is running, if the heat starts then the solenoid should be replaced. It is usually behind an access panel along the bottom of the unit.

id let someone that works on washers replace it. . .I did mine and wont do that again

thermal fuse it is not check door switch or if you are using auto cycle check for a restricted or blocked vent Cheers

1- check your fuses (30 amp ) or reset your breakers 30amp 2- check your out side vent cap it may be blocked with lint 3- if you can check the voltage at your heater it should be 220vac. If so and no heat shut the power off and check for continuity at the heater you may have to replace the heater

check breakers , could be door switch , belt switch , timer , motor , thermal fuse

check power , mite be belt switch , door switch , thermal fuse, or timer