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Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Why are my clothes not drying?

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:25:52 -0700

the settings seem to work, and the dryer turns and even heats but the clothes don't get dry. I have to go through 3 or 4 cycles to get the clothes dry.

⟐ Commented January 05, 2024 at 12:25 MST

Maytag dryer: electric dryer wont start and led lights are on

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:26:38 -0700

maytag electric dryer wont start when switch is pushed but all lights are on

⟐ Edited December 19, 2023 at 8:26 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Error code on dryer F01

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 09:29:47 -0700

My dryer showed Error code F01. I called professional who said I needed to replace the control board, but the repair estimate was $461! Can I replace the control board myself? If so, how? The part is # W10174745 for Kenmore H3 electric dryer. Apparently it is a Whirlpool part made for a Kenmore dryer.

Thanks, Pat

⟐ Commented November 02, 2024 at 9:29 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: "Contol locked" light is on. Nothing else responds.

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:55:12 -0700

The "control locked" red light is on and the dryer will not respond when any other button is pushed. What to do?

⟐ Commented February 04, 2024 at 14:55 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Dryer won't start (interior light working, control panel not working)?

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:38:40 -0700

My gas dryer is 10 years old, purchased in 2004. Last week it stopped working. The interior light turns on when I open the door, and it turns off when I close the door. In other words, the electricity is working fine.

However, when I push the buttons on the control panel to start the dryer, the lights on the control panel do not turn on, and nothing happens. Any suggestions?

⟐ Commented December 06, 2022 at 23:38 MST

Kenmore Elite dryer: Kenmore Elite HE4 Dryer Heating/drying clothes not working?

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:48:36 -0700

Drying turns on but not heating or drying clothes, only air working

⟐ Commented October 08, 2024 at 18:48 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: has no power at all, no lights, no nothing

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:05:04 -0700

dryer was working fine one day then the next went to dry a load of clothes and nothing, no lights, no power, checked the cord and its fine, checked power to the board and its fine, any help please

⟐ Commented September 20, 2024 at 17:05 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Dryer won't stay hot

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:03:34 -0700

I have a Sears Kenmore 80 Series Gas Dryer (Model 110.72822101) that dries only when it feels like it. Since it's over 25 years old, it doesn't owe me a thing. However, I think it's probably something simple to fix. I watched through the hole in the front, and this is what happens: 10 secs after I push Start, the igniter glows for about 10 secs and then the flame catches. It burns for about 7-8 mins and goes out. I continued to watch for about 5 mins, and every 45 secs the igniter would glow but the flame wouldn't catch. I've left it running for about 15 mins and checked it every few minutes... same thing. It doesn't matter if I have it set on Auto Moisture Sensing or Timed Drying. I Googled the "symptoms" and several videos came up. Apparently, my problem may be 1) No gas reaching the dryer (clearly this isn't it since it ignited for 7-8 mins); 2) gas valve assembly; 3) gas valve coil; 4) clogged orifice. When I let the dryer cool and then try again, the flame usually catches. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented December 04, 2023 at 17:03 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Why is my dryer is overheating..

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:28:21 -0700

ok now my dryer is over heating on all cycles?? what would be causing this problem.. replacing the thermal fuse made the dryer run a cycle but only HOT air is coming out.. when the cycle is done the clothes are too hot to touch.. please help

⟐ Commented October 20, 2023 at 13:28 MST

Kenmore Series 110 Dryer: Dryer stopped in middle of a cycle.

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:34:14 -0700

I have a Kenmore Electric dryer model 110.69622800 type DWSR-ele-2406026 CV 54. I unassembled the dryer completely. Cleaned every area. Spun the shaft of the motor….slight friction noise, but seems to turn freely. Seems there is a signal returning back to the start button - faint "click" or "trip" that will not allow the dryer to turn on. Dryer is younger than 6 years, but has dried clothes for 6 people - 2 loads per day average!

⟐ Edited March 08, 2024 at 15:34 MST

GE Dryer: Hear buzz noise vut not starting

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:32:51 -0700

Hi, my ge spacemaker 3 cycle dryer stopped working this morning. When u press the start button u just hear buzz sound but it doesnt start

⟐ Commented July 04, 2024 at 10:32 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: When I hit start Button, the dryer just beeps

Thu, 02 May 2024 12:32:57 -0700

When I push the start button, the dryer just beeps. There's no error code

⟐ Commented May 02, 2024 at 12:32 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Why does the dryer stop after the pushbutton start switch is released

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:46:49 -0700

Kenmore Elite 110.73942100 Gas Dryer

This is a Kenmore Elite natural gas dryer. When I push the start button the dryer drum begins to tumble. When I release the start switch the drum stops. I have tried all the settings on the dial. Timed, automatic, heat, air cooled. It doesn't seem to matter, the unit will only stay on if I continue to hold in the start button. The moment I release it the unit stops.

⟐ Commented June 22, 2021 at 18:46 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Dryer won't start. No error codes. Replaced thermal fuse, door switch.

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:00:57 -0700

My dryer won't start. The red lights work and light inside work, so it has power. I replaced the thermal fuse and door switch. No luck. The panel lights work normally. After I select the dryer setting and start it, it beeps, but doesn't start. I don't here any noises after the beep, nor do I see the drum move. I do hear a click coming from the area of the PC board as it beeps. Also, the fan spins freely, so there doesn't appear to be anything obstructing it. The drum turns by hand. The belt is attached and in good working order. I checked the PC board. No obvious signs of being burnt. I suspect the motor is bad, but don't want to replace it if that isn't the problem. Is there way to further diagnose the dryer or the motor specifically? Thank you.

⟐ Commented February 26, 2023 at 12:00 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Door handle replacement repair

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:06:31 -0700

How do I replace door handle?

⟐ Commented August 07, 2021 at 8:06 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Dryer won't start Error Code F70

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 06:18:37 -0700

Just had a Thunderstorm and lightning hit very close to our house blew 2 circuit breakers. I reset them and everything came on in the affected rooms. When my wife tried to start the dryer it wouldn't start and has an error code of F70 flashing. What does this mean and wan I fix it or do I need a technician?

⟐ Commented August 24, 2019 at 6:18 MST

Samsung dryer: Power but won't start

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:49:09 -0700

Samsung Dryer model DV45H700EW/A2 has power but won't start

⟐ Commented January 16, 2026 at 13:49 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Why won't my dryer start a cycle? all lights are normal?

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:44:52 -0700

I have checked everything but the fuse.. it starts as if its going to run a normal cycle and then nothing.. all lights and sounds are normal..my dryer is only 6 years old..

⟐ Commented January 29, 2021 at 13:44 MST

Dryer: Why does my dryer keep blowing thermal fuses.

Fri, 23 May 2025 11:35:25 -0700

Dryer heater won't cycle on and off. Vents are clear because I can feel cold air from outside when dryer is off. I've also inspected ducts. Can a damaged blower wheel cause the cycling thermostat to fail or the thermal fuse to blow? Or both?

⟐ Commented May 23, 2025 at 11:35 MST

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Why does my dryer not keep heating after 10 minutes?

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:32:24 -0700

The dryer seems to be working fine until about 10 minutes when it keeps running but the heat stops and clothes will not dry because its not warm enough. Have completely replaced/cleaned hoses and lint traps but did not help.

⟐ Commented March 10, 2025 at 18:32 MST