Kenmore dryers are known for being reliable, but even the most reliable appliances can break down. If you’ve gone to get your clothes out of the dryer after the drying cycle has finished only to find them still wet, there could be an issue with the dryer’s heating function.
When a dryer has a heating issue, it will still run and blow air as usual, but the air won’t be hot. If this sounds like your issue, read on to find out what to do.
This guide refers to all major models of Kenmore dryers, including:
110.6001100
110.60022010
110.61202011
110.62822101
110.6407841
110.68002010
110.69422801
110.69822801
110.76481600
110.82822101
110.82822102
110.84832201
110.86094420
110.86573810
110.86870100
110.86873100
110.86980100
110.87594800
417.80042990
417.83042300
417.88042700
The heating element in your dryer is responsible for generating the appliance’s heat. Electricity passes through the metal frame, causing it to heat up—similar to a heating element on a stove. Air then passes over the element and blows over the clothes to dry them. If the heating element is faulty, the air won’t heat up, and your clothes won’t dry.
To check if this is the issue, follow these steps:
If you determine that the heating element is faulty, here’s how to replace it:
Your dryer’s thermostat maintains the temperature inside the drum by cycling the heat on and off. It stops the dryer from overheating, but if it’s faulty, it can prevent the dryer from heating at all. A faulty thermostat can look similar to a faulty heating element—your dryer may be running, but no heat is being created.
To diagnose a faulty thermostat:
If you determine the thermostat is faulty, here’s how to fix it:
The thermal fuse is a safety device that shuts the dryer off when it gets too hot. If the fuse is blown, it can’t be reset and will need to be replaced. Some signs that the thermal fuse has blown are that your dryer is not heating up or not working at all.
To test the fuse:
If the thermal fuse has blown, it’s a pretty easy fix. Follow these steps:
Some dryers have moisture sensors that detect how wet your clothes are and adjust the dry time accordingly. If this sensor has failed, it may be incorrectly sensing that your clothes are dry when they’re not. This will stop your dryer from heating. Some signs that the moisture sensor is faulty are your clothes coming out wet after a cycle or the dryer stopping before the clothes are fully dry.
To determine if this is your issue:
To fix this problem:
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