Kenmore dryer repair runs 1 minit shuts off E1 replaced thermister still shuts off

I doubt it. The thermister changes in resistance with temp change. The resistance is monitored by the brain. E-1 usually is an eprom error most times. Your tech sheet lists errors and what to try to fix that. It is located in a jacket inside the kick plate where you access the heating element under the drum. You could have some wax buildup on the sensor strips located below the filter inside. The strips are also monitored for resistance changes associated with dampness of clothes. No dampness means no resistance so the brains thank the clothes is dry and shuts off the program. Purty clever I must say. Try cleaning the junk off the sensor strips is what I would do, so that moisture can be monitored easier fer the brains of the outfit.

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Hello,

The E1 error code means that the electronic thermostat is the problem. With what your describing as far as it being very hot and the E1 code,i would suspect one of 2 things;

1) the thermister is bad and needs to be replaced

2) thier is a blocked/restricted vent and or excessive lint built up in the blower housing causing the heat to be retained in the dryer instead of being vented out and across the thermister where its getting a false reading and throwing up the E1 error code


GENE

The error code E1 indicates that the thermistors is open or having a very high resistance. Click on the link below for the detailed troubleshooting of the thermistor.

Whirlpool Duet and Kenmore Elite Dryers Thermistor Troubleshooting

E1 can indicate a problem in the dryer's thermistor or its wiring circuit. You can see what a popular thermister looks like at this link:

LINK > Whirlpool/Kenmore Dryer Thermister

It should usually measure in the area of 1.5K - 10K ohms but they can be intermittent and test Ok when out of the circuit and only fail during operation making them difficult to pinpoint as the cause of problems. If all the rest checks out, sometimes the thermister just has to be replaced to see if it solves the problem or not if you have any questions message me back Thanks again Rick

E1 indicates you have an open thermistor. The thermistor is usually located on the blower wheel housing. It is inexpensive and easy to replace. Here is a link that should help http://appliancehelponline.com/dryerblowerassy.html

E1 error code is a problem with the thermister sensor is is located behind the lower front panel..you do NOT have a thermal fuse concern because the unit will not run at all if its blown.MAKE SURE TO UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL.. ps the thermistor is mounted on the blower housing and is kind of oval shaped ,the thermal fuse is about and inch long skinney and has 2 blue wires going to it hope thus helps Good luck

thermister shorted code just replace the thermister and you will be back drying again// thermister is located in the front behind toe panel and then remove lint screen housing

Hello,

The reason for the E1 error code could indicate a problem in the dryer's thermistor or its wiring circuit. You can see what a popular thermister looks like at this link:

LINK > Whirlpool/Kenmore Dryer Thermister

It should usually measure in the area of 1.5K - 10K ohms but they can be intermittent and test Ok when out of the circuit and only fail during operation making them difficult to pinpoint as the cause of problems. If all the rest checks out, sometimes the thermister just has to be replaced to see if it solves the problem or not.

God Bless.

there is a thermostat called a thermister on the blower box that will do that(run for few minutes and shut off) get the model number off dryer door or on inside dryer door wall ,go to sears .com click on parts put in model number and it will show you exactly where everything goes,let me know how you do-mike

You have a thermister failure. You will find the thermister on the back of the dryer under the back panel. It is about 3 inches long and oval not round with 2 wires connected to each end. It is slides in on 1 end then has 1 screw fastening it to the blower housing. You can't miss it. Good luck.