Why is my Kenmore 70 series gas dryer not heating?

Over time, the heating element can burn out, causing the dryer not to heat. To determine if the heating element has burned out, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the heating element does not have continuity, replace it. If your dryer is not heating, then you may have an incoming power problem.

Where is the fuse on a Kenmore 70 series dryer?

On this dryer the thermal fuse and thermal cut-off are located in the back of the dryer. The access panel is held on by about 6 screws. Remember to unplug the dryer so no voltage is present during servicing. If it is an electric dryer that won’t run then only the thermal fuse needs to be checked.

Why does my Kenmore dryer not have heat?

NOTE: Due to the design of electric dryers, it is possible for a circuit problems to allow an electric dryer to run without heat. House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

How often to tumble clothes in Kenmore dryer?

Use the WRINKLE GUARD option. This feature will tumble the clothes briefly every few minutes for up to 90 minutes to help prevent wrinkling. Garment care instructions are not being followed.

Why does my dryer shut off too soon?

If the load is very small and you are using Sensor Dry cycles the electronic control cannot properly sense the dryness of the load and may shut off too soon. Use timed dry or add some extra wet clothes to the load. Clothes dried too long (overdried). Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes.

What happens if you leave clothes in the dryer too long?

Clothes dried too long (overdried). Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying time or LESS DRY setting and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture. Clothes left in dryer too long after cycle ends.