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    Jun 18, 2009, 05:37 PM
    Dryer not heating
    I have a kenmore dryer which is about seven years old that stopped heating. I have changed the heating element but it still does not heat up. I have also checked the circuit breaker in my electrical panel. Thanks in advance for any help
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    Jun 18, 2009, 06:12 PM

    I was having the same problem with my whirlpool dryer. I went to sears parts counter to buy the ignitor and they told me that 80% of the time the problem is solved by replacing the thermal fuse, NOT the ignitor . So I bought both and replaced the thernal fuse fisrt and that solved the problem. I'll return the ignitor tomorrow. The fuse was only $14.99. ( $9.99 online, but I couldn't wait) I hope this helps.
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    Jun 18, 2009, 06:56 PM

    Obviously, the way to fix this is to take a wiring diagram and follow the voltage with a voltmeter. You need 1) knowledge of electricity and 2) a voltmeter.

    Try these links.

    Common Appliance Repair Solutions - Clothes Dryer Repair Solutions

    Kenmore-dryer-troubleshooting | Kenmore-dryer-troubleshooting?

    Dryer Repair and Dryer Heater Element by Cheap Appliance Parts

    Dryer Repair Help, Troubleshooting, and Parts
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