My Kenmore Series 70 Dryer will not start at all. No sensation of the start button doing anything when I push it. Thermal fuse continuity is good (0 ohms). Light goes off inside the dryer when I depress the switch. What shall I try next? Sue Ann

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Electric dryer no start does nothing

Check dryer Terminal block prongs both outside prongs should give combined 220, and 110 each if u check 1 outside & 1 center (ground) prong. Also check house electrical outlet for full voltage.

CHECK THERMAL SHUT OFF THERMOSTAT USUALLY LOCATED ON THE BLOWER. for OHMS or resistance with a meter. Should show a closed circuit. Ohms WHEN THIS FUSE BLOWS IT WILL SHUT DOWN EVERYTHING.

NEXT Test the PUSH start switch with meter for OHMS. Should show OHMS when pushed in or on start, and no ohms or infinity when in off position.

If you hear a humming/clicking sound from motor area you more than likely have a bad motor.
Try this test out to see if u have weak windings or relay/capacitor on motor.
Open the dryer door and turn by hand the drum while machine is on ON position. And you or someone else presses the door engagement switch in. If it starts up then u have bad windings

Another thing to check is the belt safety switch. With a multi meter.
Especially if u just replaced the belt. The belt safety switch is attached to the Tensioner and motor. IT LOOKS LIKE A DOOR SWITCH SOMEWHAT a little black pc of plastic with 2 prongs going into it. Sits at bottom of motor. Under the Tensioner. Attach meter clips to the 2 prongs on switch, Then when the little white push button is pressed in it should show continuity and none when released.

Lastly check ur DOOR SWITCH for continuity with a meter when the button is pushed in the (on/Door closed position,) it may have gone bad.

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Make sure to have the unit unplugged.

You will need to check the thermal fuses on the dryer.they are normally located near the heating element.If you have a volt meter you will need to check the continuity of all the thermal fuses ad if you find one that has not got any continuity replace it.

I do have a picture of the locations of the thermal fuses for some dryer in my tips.To test the door switch then you will need to remove the wires from the switch and test it the same way when you push the switch in by hand the meter should have a tone or read zero this is good if there is no tone or does not read zero then it is bad.

Also make sure the unit has enough power to it.
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Door not closed or defective door switch

Your thermal fuse is bad located behind access panel between fan and exhaust. Little white plastic fuse with 2 blue wires connected to it. Rate me if I helped you. Thanks and good luck!

The heater element may have failed - however, first check the Thermal limit fuse on the rear of the machine (silver disc held by 2 screws). Check for continuity.

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I had an identical problem to yours this weekend with my Kenmore dryer. There were 2 problems.

1. Timer was broken. Does not advance to "OFF" position on timed dry, however it still works for auto-dry.

2. Thermal fuse was blown. Upon replacing, dryer heated up normally.

I believe when the timer broke, the dryer had kept running and blew the thermal fuse. On Sears' website, thermal fuse is $5.30, timer is roughly $80.

Kenmore 70 Series gas dryer, M# 110.76752500

Check for a blown thermal fuse. It's about an inch long and is usually located just inside the rear of the dryer attached or close to the exhaust duct. It can be tested for continuity using a multimeter or ohmmeter. A lack of continuity indicates a blown thermal fuse. Hope this helps and best wishes.

the thermal switch is located on the back of your dryer. YOu will need to remove it....you will need a 1/4 screw driver...then look towards the boottom of the dryer...the thermal fuse...its a white looking piece with 2 terminals on it...it is really easy to replace it.but you can also check continuity. and if you do not have a tester.

1) unplugg the gas dryer
2) connect the 2 terminal together.
3) DO NOT hold it when you plugg it up..
4) plugg it up and check too see if your igniter comes on...and wait for the flame.

if you follow all these steps and your dryer still does not work. check your igniter.

You probably have an open thermal fuse, the dryer will run in some cases and not heat, Just moving air across you clothes will dry them however it takes forever.

If you are electrical or mechanical replace the thermal fuse yourself if not call someone you trust, you can purchase thermal fuses on line from Sears.com just do a parts search for you specific dryer.

The thermal fuse may be blown. The fuse is a white plastic item located behind the back cover on the blower box housing. It has two blue leads attached to it.

1. Unplug the dryer.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Identify the thermal fuse (white, two blue leads, one screw)
4. Remove the two blue leads.
5. Using a multimeter set to ohms, check the continuity of the fuse, it should "peg" the meter if the fuse is good, if the meter does not react, the fuse is blown.
6. Remove and replace the fuse. Replacements can be found either online or at your nearest Sears.