I have a AEG L12719VIT. The dryer cycle seems to be overheating or not draining. The clothes are very hot, but still damp. Even when we reduce the load considerably the same thing happens. It pause's waits then starts again. At the end of the cycle the clothes are still damp.

If the aire being expelled is humid then this suggests that the unit if working fine. if clothes are still damp then maybe give them a second spin before putting in the drier, or dry them for longer. Also try putting less in the drier and drying in two loads.

Drying consists of removing moisture through heat and airflow. Check to make sure that your venting tube is not kinked somewhere and therefore not allowing the air to flow freely from the dryer.

Check your dryer vent (probably outside) to be sure something or a kid hasn't flattened it, making it not vent moisture properly. Replace the vent or pull it back out so the damper door will open.

Hello Shawn.
Glad to see you got it sorted out.
Maybe you place a "how to.." tip for a wider audience.
PS- while reading your added comment / update re the fix, the 'comment' block suddenly vanished as I exited from it!
Not sure what happened there.. ;[
Maybe try retyping it?
Regards,
Clive.

Hi,
The cycling or operating thermostatis often the problem when a dryer runstoo hot, but there are also other things that can make it run hot also.

Here is a tip that I wrote that gives more details about why a clothes dryer will get too hot.

Clothes Dryergetting too hot

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If the clothes are hot when they come out but moist or damp it mean the moisture is not getting vented, Check your vent pipe for blockages or leaks.

change the hi-limit/cycling switch on the element case as it is getting weak and cycles the element too soon so you dont get enough heat output

If the clothes going in don't appear wetter than normal, then it's probably lack of airflow.
Check your dryer venting.. especially directly behind the machine. Pull the machine out and disconnect the 4" duct from the back of the machine and visually check for blockage both in the machine and in the duct work. Use a vacuum hose to remove any debris.
You can also start the machine while it's disconnected from the duct, momentarily to check for proper airflow.
Best of success!

The vent may be stopped up, or the vent hose crimped so the air cannot escape, you can check the air flow at the vent on the outside of the house while the dryer is running.
try cleaning the vent and the lint screen with a vacuum cleaner, you may need to replace the vent hose, this should solve the problem

most common reason for this would be clogged vent...check all the way in and out!