My gas dryer stopped heating it is a Kenmore 70 series. I am getting good gas flow but dryer will not heat.

You either have :
-A bad heating element
-A bad thermal cut-off
-Thermostat
OR
-A bad fuse.

Check the vent hose for kinks . Also check the exhaust at the outside to make sure it has good air flow to the outside . A dryer either heats or not . Due to it heats , the only possible problem is vent hose blockage .

Hi, If you have a gas dryer.
The most common problem with a gas and no heat is the ignitor going bad...

Here is a tip that I wrote about that problem...

Gas Dryer not Working Gas Dryer Not Heating
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4398592-gas_dryer_not_working_gas_dryer_not

If your dryer is electric..
There could be a number of different problems...
Check out this tip that I wrote about this problem...

Dryer Troubleshooting Electric Dryer won t Heat
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3866345-dryer_troubleshooting_electric_dryer_won


heatman101

Check the thermal fuse and thermostats first, then the ignitor and the valve coils are the next possibilities.
Eric

bad ignitor
or bad solonoids on your gas vale
check your lint filter
and exhaust outside to be clear of cloggs with good airflow while running

The most likely cause is a bad ignitor part number 279311. It has to glow to open the valve and ignite the gas. You should hear a loud click when you first start the dryer. That tells us there is voltage to the gas valve.

Hi!!! If the unit is electric your heating element needs to be replaced if its gas then replace the coil boosters located on top of the gas valve..Good luck..

The following link explains how to diagnose a dryer "no heat" problem:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r630242-dryer_runs_but_not_heat

If you require addtional assistance, please let me know. I hope this helps you diagnose your problem.

won't heat. fuse good,breaker good,heating element test ok. How do I check the thermostate, and timer.

hello,

i have a kenmore series 70's gas dryer that will not heat up when it is turned on and i am now smelling gas when i do try to dry my clothing. it was working yesterday but now this is happening? please help.

thank you,

tina