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Kenmore elite gas dryer won't heat
It appears your thermistor (thermocouple) or gas valve solenoid has failed in this instance.
For replacement parts - head on over to PartSelect.com or RepairClinic.com and enter in your full model number for a full parts listing.
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PartSelect has a great schematic database for locating the part on your unit and great "testimonials" for each part that often times includes HOW-TO information.
RepairClinic has pictures of each part they sell and also a great how-to and troubleshooting for basic repairs.
If your unit has never been serviced - there should still be an original service manual enclosed in plastic taped to the inside of the shell.
In the service manual are Error codes, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting steps you can follow.
Anything too complicated or beyond your scope should be handled by a professional.
If you think you want to tackle the repair - and have gotten stuck on a step - reply to your question and I will be glad to help you out.
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Dyrer gets to hot
Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...
It will help you determine what is happening there...
Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noise
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There is no heat coming through the dryer
Hi,
If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heatingthe most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glowssometimes it is still not working properly.
if you dryer is gas check out this
gas no heat tip....
If you have an electric dryer, you can have many differentthings that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.
check out this
electric no heat tip...
heatman101
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KENMORE MOD. 417.84092....RUNS FOR A MINUTE ORTWO
The error code E9E indicates that low voltage is being detected at the control board of the dryer.
This could be caused by the following factors:
* The electrical power supply to the dryer is bad. Check the dryer outlet for proper voltage (120 volts AC).
* Unplug the dryer and check the wiring of the dryer outlet plug. A loose wire on the terminal block could cause this problem.
* If you are able to safely access the control board in the console, check the red wire that connects to the heater relay on the board.
(NOTE: The dryer should always be unplugged when accessing internal components.)
A loose wire or burned connection in this area could result in this error code.
* A failed control board could cause this problem.
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MY KENMORE ELITE DRYER COMES UP WITH ERROR CODE
F-43 flashes if the motor control detects a low voltage condition.
This error code could also be caused by poor air flow, loose wiring harness or a malfunction of the electronic control board.
You can disconnect the vent hose from the back of the dryer & compare that airflow to the airflow at the outside damper, they should be almost the same.
If you have a multimeter and the ability to safely check the voltage at the dryer outlet, you can check for 120 volts at the outlet for the dryer.
If the voltage is low or drops when the dryer is running, this is causing your problem.
You could have a loose wiring connection.
If the outlet voltage is okay, you could have a wiring connection problem between the outlet and the control board of the dryer.
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What does the thermofuse look like when it's blown
here is a easy way to find out if it is bad, tape the wires together, turn on dry and let it run for a minute or two, see if you have heat, if so then it is bad. The fuse is a safety feature and should be re-installed once test is complete. Hope this helped Tim
Took off thermal fuse dont know how to put back on
A fuse has no directionality as the circuit is AC powered. You must have air flow over the heating elements to prevent overheating. Check the cleanliness of all air passages including the exit hose and exit vent. Wash the lint screen to remove fabric softener deposit which blocks air flow. Hope this helps!
The dryer comes on, but does not get hot.
Hi,
If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heatingthe most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glowssometimes it is still not working properly.
if you dryer is gas check out this
gas no heat tip....
If you have an electric dryer, you can have many differentthings that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.
check out this
electric no heat tip...
heatman101
I have a Kenmore dryer 70 series. The buzzer won't
It sounds like you have a faulty switch. The switch located behind the start button controls both the on/off setting and the buzzer. You can either replace this switch (which will likely take care of both problems) or you can take it apart and adjust the contacts. You can test them with a multimeter before and after to make sure you've got them adjusted properly.
Runs for a few min
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Hi,
I would say that the motor is going bad...
That is not that hard to fix and you can easily buy the parts yourself
online...
Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...
How to Buy Appliance Parts Online
heatman101
Daughter put way too wet
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Hi,
There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...
The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor going
bad...
Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why your
dryer will not run...
Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning
Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start
heatman101
Dryer makes low freq rumble and associated
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Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...
It will help you determine what is happening there...
Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noise
heatman101
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My wife dried a load
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Hi,
There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...
The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor going
bad...
Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why your
dryer will not run...
Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning
Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start
heatman101
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