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New dryer does not dry clothes - Kenmore 62602 Electric Dryer

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Check your venting and lint basket. Check blower for lint build up and blower wheel obstruction., test by trying to turn the wheel manually by hand (should be easy) May have to remove cabinet or front/back plate to get to it)

Next check the heating element itself with a meter for continuity OHMS CLOSED CIRCUIT. If not its defective.

Check dryer Terminal block prongs both outside prongs should give combined 220, and 110 each if u check 1 outside & 1 center (ground) prong. Also check house electrical outlet for full voltage. 220 because if u only get half or 110 volts you will be able to run the machine which uses only 110 to run motor but not the heater which uses a full 220,

Check the thermal cut off, the cycling and the hi limit thermostats.
For continuity or OHMS. If no ohms or resistance they need replacement.

Lastly check your moister sensor. ( located inside the dryer door usually) Especially if machine seems to shut down early and clothes are still wet.
Test with a meter at room temperature and it should show continuity.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 04, 2009

SOURCE: new dryer does not dry clothes, cleaned vent to no avail.

make sure the vent is cleared ,sometimes all of cust / think they clean out but instead make clogg even worse,,, repl/coils remove 2 screews 1/4 in from botom panel heating coils are black in color simple fix,,,,,,,,

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Anonymous

  • 91 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 04, 2009

SOURCE: new dryer, not drying clothes, vents cleaned, old dryer worked ok

repl/ thermistor and coils,,, remember these machines have moisture sensors,,,,,,,

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 05, 2009

SOURCE: dryer end cycly without cloths drying. Doesn't

IF DOESNT HEAT UP ANYTING CHECK THE THERMAL FUSE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY!!!

IF IT DOES HEAT UP A LITTLE IS NOT THE FUSE!! IT COULD BE THE EXHAUST PIPE (DUCT) CHECK THAT IS NOT BLOCKED OR CLOGGED!!!!

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  • Posted on Oct 01, 2012

SOURCE: kenmore he2 dryer is makinga loud noice when drying clothes

Hi Ralph Romero

ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR DRYER BEFORE STARTING ANY REPAIRS
Your problem sounds like the drum rollers have flat spots on them or in need of lubrication, or maybe your drum belt has slipped off of the idler arm pulley.

Note: This method works with most front loading machines.

Remove the electrical console that holds the timer switch, start switch, etc. from the top of the dryer if you have to.
Note: Some tops hinge and tilt backwards so they do not have to be removed and the electrical console with stay with the lid.
Also remove the lint filter and the screws holding the lint filter housing in place.
Be REAL CAREFUL not to knock any of the wires off of the timer switch. Then remove the top of the dryer.
Remove the front of the dryer by removing two screws located on either side of the top of the dryer housing and unplug the door switch.
This will expose the drum and belt. Remove the drum and belt and this will expose the drum rollers, idler arm pulley and motor.Now is a good time to replace the front felt seal on the drum if it needs to be replaced. Be sure to use a good grade of weatherproof cement on the seal to glue it to the drum, sometimes the glue is furnished with the seal.
Now is also a good time to check the belt to see if it has slipped off of the idler arm pulley and also to check the belt condition for wear.
Be sure to note the route of the belt, this will come in handy when you go to reinstall the belt.
Check your drum rollers for flat spots or wear, if they have flat spots or wear they will make a thumping type of noise.
If your drum rollers have too much wear on them replace them.
If the drum rollers don't have flat spots or wear on them and are only squeeling then they probably only need lubrication.
Remove the rollers and clean the shafts that the roller rolls on, remove any hair,dust,etc from roller and shaft.
Lubricate the shaft of the rollers with a good grade of machine oil such as 3 in One oil, or a light lubricant like Vaseline.
Reassemble the dryer.
Plug back into your electrical receptical.
This should solve your noise problem.
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