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    Jun 16, 2008, 01:25 PM
    Sears Kenmore 70 series dryer - runs for 5 minutes and then shuts off! Any ideas why?
    Sears Kenmore 70 series electric dryer - runs for 5 minutes and then shuts off - any ideas why?
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    Jun 16, 2008, 02:12 PM
    My guess is that it is getting too hot and shutting off for safety.

    I would pull it out from the wall and clean the exhaust hose (and everything else you can reach) of lint. Also, clean out the hose that goes inside the wall -- all the way to the outside.

    That will most likely fix the problem. If not, then you may have a worn-out thermal limit switch, or some other component like that.

    Hope this helps,
    WallyH
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