Dryer works somtime and other times wont even turn on

What is the model number of your unit?

try to spin the inner drum. You could have a broken belt. if it spins really easy, that's probably what it is. There should be some resistance when you turn it.

Your dryer has a double set of heating elements

1 side of the coils is probably broken and you are getting half the heat.
This is making the dryer take longer to dry them clothes.


Air restrictions in the dryer and vent can cause the heater control to shut down quickly also.
If you have a bad breaker the power will sometimes work and sometimes not.

If all of these are good you might have a problem with the timer.


Most of the GE timers have leaf switches in the that get a burr on the contacts. The come apart simple enough.

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if it's gas you probably have bad gas coils

This problem may be the result of a dirty lent filter which if clogged will short cycle the dryer and the clothes will still be damp when done. Also a dirty exhaust pipe (usally 4") will prevent the clothes from drying correctly. Make sure that the air is leaving the machine. To do this you have to go outside when the machine is running.

I have a Kenmore dryer and it runs but won't heat up and dry the clothes. I don't hear the ignition even turn over. Please help. I can't afford to buy a new dryer at this time.

It turns out it was a clog in the vent. We purchased a new vent kit and the clothes dried properly.
Thank you so much.

need to check your vent duct. if clogged it won't let the air flow through the dryer needed to dry your clothes.

make sure your exhaust line is clear and not kinked

my washer works fine but the dryer wont heat up or dry the clothes it goes onto dry but all the clothes are still coming out wet and the drum is cold