SOURCE: Only heats on timed drying
Our Kenmore dryer had the same sort of problem (different catchy names.
Problem was that in "smart" modes (by what ever name, the timer motor runs in series with a "dampness" sensor (thermostat, actually, I think) and A RESISTOR.
Resistor burns out--this is the symptom set.
SOURCE: i have a maytag intellidry dryer and when finished
Check the ventilation for lint. You may need to replace the duct vents if you have any. The lint tends to build up and prevent the dryer igniter from staying on thus the clothes do not dry all the way.
SOURCE: kenmore 90 series dryer leaves clothes damp.
Sounds like a venting problem at the house pipe.
Make sure the house venting pipe is completely clean and vent hood just outside is free of any blockages.
If all that is cleaned I would check all working thermostats and high limit thermostat as well.
GOOD LUCK!
SOURCE: intellidry cycles inoperative, regular timed cycle
Howdy: It seems the "smart switch settings" has died. It is in the switching circuit. It all comes in one unit. Take it out and have it tested at an appliance store. Good luck - Doug
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Hi Peter,
So... you called the repair guy because the 40 min run time left the clothes still damp, right? And he replaced the sensor. Did the dryer work (heat) after that, or what? Before you called him, was the dryer "heating but not drying the clothes"? <--- I get service calls like that all the time.
I've been repairing appliances for years and what you're describing screams "IMPROPER VENTILATION" to me.
Write back and we'll figure this out.
SG
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