First run the dryer for a few minutes and check the interior to see if it is warm. If it is warm check the airflow at the outside vent with the dryer running. if the airflow is good, Then it depends if it is an electric or gas dryer. For a gas dryer suspect intermittent coils on the gas valves. (a common problem) Check and see if the drum rotates when you quickly open the door with the dryer running. On Kenmore dryers the motor will still run without the drum turning if the belt is broken. If it does not heat up at all suspect the thermal fuse ( The number 1 cause of no Heat on gas dryers). Also make sure the gas valve is open.
SOURCE: Kenmore Electric Dryer 68731
If still heating, clean out vent and check for kinks. Also, REMOVE PLUG FIRST!! Remove back and remove four screw holding filter duct assembly at bottom left. Pull duct toward rear and reach into bottom of duct and remove lint. Also, wash out filter screen.
SOURCE: Kenmore Elite Heavy Duty King Size Capacity Quiet Pack II Dryer shuts off
If the venting is clogged this will happen. And that is a good thing because it is a safety measure built in to prevent fires. There is a thermostat that can tell when your dryer is over-heating,(usually caused by clogged venting by lint) and this devise tells the heating element to turn off so as not to create a fire. Clean out venting, inspect thermostats and element, replace if neccesary. You may only have to clean out the venting.
SOURCE: Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer clothes not dry after cycle
it sounds like a clog in vent.if yours vents up thru roof you may need to have a chimney sweep come out and sweep vent.check and make sure the vent hose is net kinked or full of lint.
SOURCE: My Sears Kenmore, 2 years old washing machine is ripping clothes
If this has a paddle,check it for a sharp edge,also make sure it is not loose, the top cap should be able to be pulled off to see the locking
bolt,and you can check to see if it has loosened.
Feel everywhere on the inside of the washer for a edge that might be catching your cloths. You can also try the gentle cycle and see if it does not rip them.
You did not post the model# ,so I have no clue what style it is.
SOURCE: my kenmore 70 series dryer will not heat upa nd
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
Hi,
If
your dryer
is not drying
like it once did or if you just have not taken the time to give
yourself a clean
dryer
in a long time then you need to do that. At least once a year the
dryer
cleaning
should take place. Lint
build up
in the dryer
duct
is one of the main causes for your dryer to fail.
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rest of this tip about Dryer
Maintenance
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