After unplugging your dryer remove the control console in order to locate the timer.
Kenmore dryer repair no heat.
A defect in the timer s electrical contacts can cause the dryer to stop producing heat and the timer will need to be replaced.
To determine if the igniter has burned out use a multimeter to test the igniter for continuity.
Is your dryer not heating or not turning on at all.
Or perhaps the dryer started but you can tell it s not spinning or heating which means no fluffy towels for you.
The igniter uses heat to ignite the gas in the burner assembly.
If the igniter does not have continuity replace it.
Video showing you all the components you need to test on a kenmore dryer that is running and not heating.
If the igniter is not working the gas will not ignite preventing the dryer from heating.
Your towels are wet but your kenmore dryer won t start.
How to test a dryer s timers with a multi meter.
These tests go right down the wiring diagram step b.
Before you pick up the phone and call a repair professional take a look at our troubleshooting guide.
The timer contacts control the dryer motor as well as the heat circuit.