heating element Kenmore 70 series electric dryer

drew44 · #1 Oct 30, 2006, 11:29 AM

When I start the dryer the heating element gets hot for about 5 seconds then blows a fuse. The dryer will still cycle, but never get hot again. I replaced the fuses and no luck. When I took the plate off I can see that it is getting hot. There are 5 coils and it appears that the top 3 coils are darker then the bottom 2. Any thoughts?

mosesbrand · Oct 30, 2006, 10:16 PM

try checking your ground wires. they may be corroded or loose

webthreadz · Jan 15, 2007, 04:15 PM

I have a similar problem with my Kenmore 70 Series. Did you ever figure out what was wrong with yours? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

carrascoe01 · Jun 17, 2007, 05:15 AM

it sounds like the heating coils are burned out. Hey this fuse you speak of, where is it located?



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