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    Kenmore Dryer Won't Heat

    Model Number: 110.96590120
    Brand: Sears Kenmore
    Age: 6-10 years

    Dryer won't heat, but drum turns. I have verified 240v to back of dryer. I have pulled out the heating element and get continuity through it. I have also pulled out the thermal fuse and get continuity through that. I'm at a loss. Any suggestions?

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    Using the schematic that comes with the dryer, I would check to see if you have continuity through the heater contacts. You will need to have the dryer unplugged and the wires removed to the contacts that you are checking on the timer. The heater contacts are usually the two heaviest gauge wires going into the timer, but you will need to verify this with the schematic information.

    I would also look for any burned through wires near where the cord attaches to the terminal block. There are also two thermal fuses, one on the heater box and one on the blower housing next to the blower wheel.

    Let us know what you find!


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