The Heat Is Not Working In My Kenmore 90 Series Electric Dryer Overload
The Kenmore 90 Series electric dryer may have many typical dryer features, such as selections for temperature and fabric, but if the dryer overloads and will not heat, none of the features will be useful. Owners might be able to discern what is causing the problem and repair it themselves, so it is worth attempting some troubleshooting efforts. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Look for reasons the dryer may have overloaded, such as improper ventilation, overloading of clothing or improper power usage. Resolve any evident causes of the dryer overloading and wait 30 minutes before restoring power. The Kenmore dryer may stop working and turn off suddenly if the motor is overloaded. This is a protective measure to prevent further damage to the motor.
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Use a time-delay fuse with the dryer for proper power. Replace or reset any circuit breakers or fuses if needed. Dryers use more than one circuit breaker or fuse and the dryer might turn on but not heat if one of the fuses/circuit breakers needs to be replaced.
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Separate clothes before loading the dryer and set them in the dryer in loose piles. Maintain moderate load size for the best results. If the dryer has been overloaded, it may not heat as needed, and the thermal protection overload may trip. This is particularly likely if the dryer is overloaded on a regular basis and high temperatures are used.
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Clean out the lint inside the lint screen and the dryer exhaust vent and hood to help improve the dryer heat and function. If this and the other troubleshooting steps have not resolved the issue, contact Kenmore for assistance, as the heating element, fuse, wiring or motor may need to be serviced or replaced.
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