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Dryer not hot

Dryer is not getting clothes hot, dryer only 14 months old , have already had fuse replaced in the dryer by a tech less than six months ago at a cost of $192.00, same thing seems to be occurring again. how can I replace part myself My Kenmore gas dryer Model 73022101 blows cold air. It's about 3 years old. Any suggestions?

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Tht means that the element is not heating on.

You need to call a technician to test the element, the thermic sensor, and the control assembly.

The most likely is a defective heating element, that must be replaced.

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