Dryer starts up runs for a second and stops a few minutes later starts up runs a second or two and stops

SOURCE: Dryer stops after 5 minutes

dryer moter is covered with lint and over heating.if the moter is not completely burned out `you mite clean it with air pressure .if it still does it `replace it.

SOURCE: Dryer starts then a few minutes later stops and is really hot

is the inside drum turning?

SOURCE: Dryer shuts off after a few minutes

THE KENMORE DRYER I HAVE... IF REN IN THE COTTON CYCLE IT WILL RUN FOR 50 MINUTES AND SHUT OFF. ITS BOLWING HOT AIR AND THE OTHER CYCLES SEEM TO WORK FINE WITH OUT SHUTING DOWN SO ID APPRECIATE A TIP ON WHAT THIS PROBLEM COULD BE

SOURCE: While drying the dryer stops running every few minutes.

Have you checked the hose and ductwork to make sure it's all clear? It might not be able to ventilate.

SOURCE: Dryer will not start when button pressed. Several

is it a gas or electric model, if gas the ignitor,flame sensor,control board,if its electric,element,hi-limit,thermistor switch, control board, lack of correct input voltage,bad motor start capacitor on either model