Kenmore dryer not heating

What to expect when you experience a Kenmore dryer not heating issue

How is the not heating problem fixed?

Correcting most not heating problems usually involves replacing the heating element, thermal cut-off fuse or thermal fuse. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a dryer that is not heating

When the dryer is not heating it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dryer failures.

What to look out for with a dryer not heating diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dryer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

Kenmore Dryer Does Not Heat Up Troubleshooting

When your Kenmore dryer does not heat up and you have a gas model, check the gas supply cut-off valve to make sure it is fully open. Open the cut-off valve if you find it shut. Restoring the gas supply to your dryer may fix the heating issue.

Another cause of a Kenmore gas dryer not heating up is weak gas valve coils. The dryer may initially heat when you first start it up but won’t continue to heat when the gas valve coils are weak. They can open the gas valve to ignite the burner when they’re cold but as they heat up, they’re unable to open the gas valve during the rest of the drying cycle. Have a service technician replace the gas valve coils if you suspect that they’re weak.

Other causes of a gas Kenmore dryer that does not heat up include a failed flame sensor, blown thermal fuse, bad operating thermostat, faulty high-limit thermostat, blown thermal cut-off fuse, bad timer or faulty electronic control board. If you’re unable to find the cause of the problem and fix the gas dryer yourself, schedule a Sears Home Services technician to visit your home and fix the dryer.

If you have an electric Kenmore dryer not heating, check the heating element and replace it if damaged. A bad operating thermostat, blown thermal cut-off fuse, faulty high-limit thermostat, bad timer or faulty electronic control boards are additional issues you may face with your electric Kenmore dryer when it does not heat up. Schedule dryer repair service to have our technician fix your Kenmore dryer if you’re unable to find and repair the cause of the heating problem yourself.

Fixing a Kenmore Series 70 Dryer Not Heating

For a gas Kenmore Series 70 dryer not heating, check the gas supply cut-off valve to make sure it is fully open. Open the cut-off valve if you find it shut. Restoring the gas supply to your dryer may fix the heating issue.

Another cause of a gas Kenmore Series 70 dryer not heating is weak gas valve coils. The gas dryer may initially heat when you first start it up but won’t continue to heat when the gas valve coils are weak. They can open the gas valve to ignite the burner when they’re cold but as they heat up, they’re unable to open the gas valve during the rest of the drying cycle. Have a service technician replace the gas valve coils if they’re weak.

Other causes of a gas Kenmore 70 Series dryer not heating include a failed flame sensor, blown thermal fuse, bad operating thermostat, faulty high-limit thermostat, blown thermal cut-off fuse, bad timer or faulty electronic control board. If you’re unable to find the cause of the problem and fix the Kenmore Series 70 gas dryer yourself, schedule a Sears Home Services technician to visit your home and fix the dryer.

If you have an electric Kenmore Series 70 dryer not heating, check the heating element and replace it if damaged. A bad operating thermostat, blown thermal cut-off fuse, faulty high-limit thermostat, bad timer or faulty electronic control boards are additional issues you may face with your electric Kenmore Series 70 dryer not heating. Schedule dryer repair service to have our technician fix your dryer if you’re unable to find and repair the cause of the heating problem yourself.

Troubleshooting a Kenmore Dryer that Does Not Heat

If your gas Kenmore dryer does not heat, check the gas supply cut-off valve. Open that valve if you have it shut. That will restore the gas supply to the clothes dryer so it begins heating.

If your gas dryer heats once you first start it and then quits heating, weak gas valve coils are often the cause of the heating failure.

When your gas Kenmore dryer does not heat at all, a blown thermal fuse, faulty operating thermostat, blown thermal cut-off fuse, failed gas valve, bad flame sensor, defective timer or faulty electronic control board could be preventing the dryer from heating. You’ll typically need to have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and repair the cause of the heating failure in your Kenmore gas dryer.

When an electric Kenmore dryer does not heat, the heating element is often the cause of the problem. These additional failures can prevent a Kenmore electric dryer from heating:

• Failed operating thermostat or thermistor (temperature sensor).
• Lack of 240-volt power (the dryer will run if only 120-volt power is supplied to the drive motor and control circuit). The heating element needs 240-volt power to heat.
• Blown thermal cut-off fuse.
• Faulty high-limit thermostat.
• Bad timer or electronic control board.
• Wiring failure in the heating circuit.

Schedule dryer repair service and have a Sears Home Services technician find and fix the problem when your Kenmore dryer does not heat.