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Posted on Jan 07, 2008

Kenmore Dryer does not dry clothes in one cycle

Took off the vent hose and found lint and water. Cleaned and vacuumed all parts. Heating Element looked okay. Which Thermoset might be bad?
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Bill

  • Anonymous Mar 30, 2014

    took it all apart and cleaned lint out, tested heat switch it had no resistance but didn't test to see when it cuts out. Vent hose is clear and gets hot but clothes take two cycles to dry.

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