My electric dryer is running and getting no heat...it is 10yrs old and a Sears Kenmore...what could be wrong?

Question

I got the dryer repaired it was the thermostat that was broken. A $12.00 part.

Answer 1

Find the 220 volt, double breaker that is for the dryer. It is in the breaker box. Turn that breaker off and then back on. If that doesn't fix it, the most likely cause is a burned out heating element in the dryer. Replace that and see that it does the trick. If not, it is probably beyond most DIY people.

Answer 2

The first thing to do is check the fuse or circuit breaker if the are OK it would probably be the heating element or the limit switch inside the dryer. both are easy to fix if your a little bit handy.First unplug the dryer then pop the top of the dryer up in the front it will be hinged in the back raise it up a little bit and you will see a couple screws holding the front on remove them and the front will come off look at the back if you see a small removable panel in middle of back take it off and there is a C clip on shaft under there remove it. if no plate forget this step back in front look at the belt it will go over an idler pulley look at it good to remember how it goes and then remove it the drum will lift out you should see the heating element behind drum and probably will see a obvious break in the element depend on how hard you thought this is, you can replace the element or put a crimp connector on the break just take the plastic off it first.I've done this several times and had it last 6 months and up to 2 years between repairs and have had as many as 4 repairs on 1 heating element.

Answer 3

Very often it's cheaper to get a new one rather than try to fix it. "Random procedure" is right about heating element. Call Sears and see if they can help you but since it's 10 years old they probably will charge you arms and legs for services and parts.

I just bought a new washer and dryer from Sears. They have a good option if you pay with Sears credit card no interest/no payments for a year. I also purchased an exteneded 2 year warranty. Once a year they will come to my house, clean the vents in the dryer, replace belts, oil parts that needs to be oiled at no additional charge. So it's kind of nice.

I hope this will help.

Answer 4

if there is no heat in the actual dryer itself, it's not a clogged vent. Could be the heating element is gone or an electrical problem in the house. Mine died last year and it was an electrical problem with the 220volts. the dryer would run but no heat would come out. My electric stove did not work either at that time, so I was able to trace it to my panel. Had an electrical fix it and it's all good

Answer 5

Have an electrician check your breakers and your outlet. Sometimes if one of the wires comes loose or if one of the breakers out of the pair that supplies the dryer with electricity malfunctions, then the motor will still spin without the coil heating up.

If you were able to determine that the outlet is working properly then there could be a loose wire inside of the dryer or the coil may need to be replaced.

Answer 6

first thing, check the setting of your knobs, did a switch get set to air fluff by mistake? next, dryers need 240 volts to heat, 120, to run. if one of your fuses blows, the dryer will run, you just won't have heat. if you have the cartridge type 30 amp fuses in your electrical panel, pull the fuse holder out and take both fuses out. it's o.k. to pull it out, it's just like pulling a lamp cord out of the wall socket. go to a hardware store and get two new ones and replace them. throw both of the old ones out, they are cheap enough, it should run you about $5.00. if you have circuit breakers, just go to the electrical panel and flip them both off and then back on. this should fix the power to the dryer. if it blows the fuse or trips the breaker after you have done this, then you will need a repairman to fix what is wrong with the dryer. then it will most likely be the heating element or a thermostat. good luck, and hope it's just a simple fix.

Answer 7

1. Improper voltage.
2. Bad element.
3. Bad element thermostat.(There are two and come as a
kit with both)
4. Bad operating thermostat.
Without a volt ohm meter it's too expensive to guess.

Sears tech. 35 years

Answer 8

10 years old. I would get a new one

Answer 9

Check your vent - if it is clogged it may be shutting off the heat automatically. Otherwise, it may need a new heating element.

Answer 10

get the model number