Why do dryer sheets stick to the vent outlet on a Kenmore gas dryer?

it sounds like there's a block somewhere in the system,unplug it,get a shop vac and a brush,vac up all the lint you can see then set the shop vac up to blow and blow all the lint off of the motor,out of the gas tube where the ignitor is and then clean out the duct that the lint filter slides into,pull the vent line off of the back of the dryer and start it and see if that makes a difference,also on the blower wheel housing there's a cycling thermostat part number 37001136 that could be bad or if you use cling free sheets the back of the t-stat could be covered with the white powder from the sheets and lint,you can try cleaning the back of it off but it sounds like you have a block somewhere,if the dryer does run good after you clean it out and run it with the vent line off the block most likely is in the vent line,if it's a long run stick a leaf blower into the vent line and blow all the lint out of it to the outside,make sure there isn't a cage or anything outside that's blocking the vent.i know you say it's clear but check it again before you start changing parts it sounds like bad air movement.good luck and if possible let me know what you find.

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Instructions Things You'll Need:

• Kenmore gas dryer
• Vacuum with hose attachment
• Replacement fuse, if necessary

Dryer Not Heating
1. Remove lint from your dryer's lint screen. Remove the lint screen from your Kenmore dryer and vacuum the area behind the lint screen with your vacuum's hose attachment.
   
2. Check to make sure that the dryer temperature is set appropriately, and has not inadvertently been turned to "Air Fluff."
   
3. Ensure that the gas valve on the supply line to your Kenmore dryer is completely open.
   
4. Check the room temperature in your laundry room to make sure that it is at least 45 degrees. Your Kenmore dryer will not operate properly at temperatures below 45 degrees.
   
5. Make sure that the dryer outlet grill is not blocked by a fabric softening sheet.
   
Dryer Not Running
6. Check to see that the dryer cord is properly plugged in to the electrical outlet.
   
7. Check your fuse box to make sure that the fuse is not blown, or check your circuit breaker to make sure that it has not tripped. Replace the fuse if necessary or throw the circuit breaker.
   
8. Check the outlet itself to make sure that it functions properly by plugging in a portable device.
   
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Try cleaning the filter to remove any residue from dryer sheets (a dish detergent solution should cut the softener build-up). Be as gentle as possible. An old toothbrush is useful for this.

Also, a weak exhaust flow may be the culprit. Check the dryer vent line all the way outside for excess lint.

Your fan impeller (inside the dryer) may be loaded with lint, too.

Hi,
Often it is easier to install a metal vent pipe "ELL" onto that stub. You can usually get a drill in there with a sheet metal screw or two to hold the ell in place. Then you can easily hook the hose to the metal and get a zip tie around it. If you don't have an ell a larger zip tie will work if done arefully. You will need to loop and start the zip tie and place it over the hose before you slide it over the stub. Then slide the zip over the hose and use a needle nose pliers to pull the zip tie tight. A sheet metal screw behind the zip tie will help to secure it in place.
This should help you to solve your problem, be patient, the working conditions are tight and tedious, getting frustrated will only amke things worse for you.. I know I've been there!! :-)

Thanks for using Fixya!!

Heatman101

The dampness sensor is just the two curved metal strips (about 5 inches long, and about an inch apart) located very close to the lint filter. (stick your head in the drum and look back down to your right) These strips can become coated with a waxy substance from fabric softener sheets which prevents them from detecting the moisture correctly. Just clean them off with a little soap solution.

Verify the glow bar ignitor is working. Also ohm it to specs before you replace a gas valve coil.

It does unscrew although at times they do stick. I would find a flat spot on the motor shaft and get a crescent wrench on it and lodge it so it doesn't move and then grasp the blower wheel and turn to remove.

BUY THE TIME YOU PUT THE MONEY IN IT FOR THE PARTS AND THE HEAD ACHE YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER BUYING A USED DRYER THE COST MAY OVER WEIGHT THE MEENS

If you use dryer sheets, LG recommends no.  Dryer sheets cause a film that will not allow the sensors to feel the clothes moisture during the drying process thereby causing the computer to countdown the timer quickly.  To clean out the sensors, use a green pad and scrub the sensor bars inside the dryer drum.  That should remove the film left by the dryer sheets.