HELP! I'm having a problem with a Kenmore electric dryer. The motor runs, the drum tumbles, there's 240vac at the terminal block. I've followed all the t-shooting suggestions that are on the tech sheet that came with the dryer. I've checked all the t-stats, centrifigal switch in the motor (I removed the motor, blew out the lint/dirt and manually ohmed out the switch by moving it in/out - worked ok), voltages, etc. I also did the on-baord diagnostics test. At first I thought it may be the fabric care temp switch (5 pos) because when I tested the switch outside the unit, it appeard that the med and med-high positions didn't work. But during the diag test, it "beeped" with each click. Also when I checked it in circuit, the voltages appeared to be working when measured at the board (binary 0 - 4). The heating element reads 9.9 ohm, the exhaust thermistor reads correct for ambient temp. The only thing left is the pc board. I don't want to purchase a new board, if this isn't the problem and there are no schematics for it anywhere. Are there any other t-shooting suggestions to try? Is there a way to test the board? Any help is appreciated. The wife is getting ready to hang me out to dry instead of the clothes! Thanks!!
The new dryer products clog up the fine mesh screen lint trap. Take it out each time and wash it with hot water until you can see the water run through. I learned this the hard way and paid for a service call.
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I have had this problem before. Check to see that the vent tube is not kinked going to the outside or that it is not clogged. Once I unclogged the tube (because I had the dryer pushed all the way to the wall) it started to dry once again.
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bemt again: I forgot to add, that the heater relay is energized when the temp switch is set to anything but "no heat". There's 50vdc to the coil side and 240vac on the load side. I reseated all the connectors I could find. And while I had the machine torn apart, all the dirt/lint was vacuumed out (boy is there a lot in there after just 4 years!). I also checked the timer switches and they appear to be correct.
The full model number is 11063942101. Just let me know if you need any further info. Thx!
The full model number is 11063942101. Just let me know if you need any further info. Thx!
In fact I thought it was helpful (since I didn't include it in my original), but being new to this website, i didn't realize that i hit the wrong button and i can't find where it can be changed? I apologize for the incorrect rating, it was totally not my style. i was just thrilled to find that someone answered by posting. I look forward to any assistance you can provide. THANKS!
Without much help, I was successful in troubleshooting this unit on my own. For those that read these entries, the problem turned out to be something that wasn't in the t-shooting guide. After systematically diagnosing the unit, it turns out that the problem was not with any thermostats, heating elements, selector switches or timers. The problem was a defective heater relay. So much for manufacturer (or other) assistance!
It's interesting to see that the "experts" that supply possible solutions to problems and are rated based on their answers and suggestions can delete themselves from the ratings if the ratings that are given are not ranked high enough. Case in point...a "guru" rated expert provided what was rated as a Poor response to this posting was able to remove their comments/suggestions from this posting so as to not harm their rating. So the question becomes, who are the TRUE "guru"s out there? I would answer those with the more honest answers and ratings. Also those that can take constructive critisim.
dryre working but no heat
We have the same problem. Dryer runs, but no heat.
Yes, we have the same problem. The dryer is running, but no heat to dry the clothes..
Please provide a solution..
I have a Kenmore 80 series electric dryer that runs but does not put off any heat. I thought it might have been the thermal fuse, so I changed it but it didn't make a difference. What else could be the problem?
my dryer starts with heat and after about 10 minutes ther is no heat then let it sit 10 minutes and there is heat again / I have changed the cycling thermostate
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