Kenmore Dryer 60982 Runs but No Heat

Run but no heat can be caused by a number of things. Improper voltage to unit, heating element, thermostats and fuses, timer or control board, wiring, and motor. Heat circuit runs through all of these.

In most cases it's not a bad heating element there are a few checks you need to make before buying a new heating element, you can follow this guide to make the repairs:
Electric Dryer Runs But Dont Heat

If it runs but no heat that is probably your heating element.
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you need to check the heating elements, this is usually nthe problem when dryers do not get hot, if it runs ok, thks larry

No heat is not always an element. It could be the thermal fuse (check this first), a thermostat or a leg of your 240VAC missing. Replacing an element is relatively easy depending on ones mechanical abilities. Depending on the model it is accessable from either the front or the back. Back one is easiest.
Eric

gas or electric? if it runs, check the heating element for a break. make sure the dryer venting is cleaned or the safety on the heater element will shut off the heat to prevent a fire. you may also need a thermal cut out kit which is mounted on the heater assembly.

yes

sounds like your heating element is bad

You need to have a look at the thermal protection devices and the thermostat section and make sure they are functioning such that power is reaching the heating elements. If they are and there is still no heat, the elements are probably malfunctioning. If the dryer is producing ANY heat, then the thermostat and thermal circuit is OK, and all you need are elements.

the kenmore is manufactured by Whirlpool. there are thermal overloads in the blower housing and one in back where the elements are. if these overloads open, 1) motor won't run 2) element won't turn on. check for an obvious open element.