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imb4u
Jun 15, 2009, 05:54 PM
I have a kenmore 80 series dryer that turns on and off, tumbles but blows cold.
Heating element is not broken . Before I call in a repair technicain has anyone run in to this before.
WallyHelps
Jun 16, 2009, 06:03 AM
Since you've ruled out the element, my guess is that the thermal fuse has blown.
Here (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/appliances/kenmore-dryer-not-starting-209359.html#post1011867) is a link that may prove useful.
The thermal fuse is generally really easy to test (with an ohm-meter) and replace.
Also, while you're back there clean out the lint from the vent pipe and the dryer itself.
Best of luck,
WallyH
Stratmando
Jun 16, 2009, 06:30 AM
I like to check voltage to element, and if present, and amprobe shows no current, then it is open.
Since Element is good, I would turn Dryer on, measure across thermals, If 1 is open, it will show voltage. Usually more than one will not go out at the same time.