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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 Series 80 Dryer: My dryer won’t start

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:42:03 -0700

My Kenmore elite dryer was working great but now won’t start. I had an appliance repair person come out and tell me that is was the timer. I ordered the new timer and put it in. Still not starting, so I replaced the fuse and the door switch. I’m out of ideas. There is a hum when you press the start button so the power is getting to the timer.

thoughts?

⟐ Commented November 14, 2025 at 9:42 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: When I turn the dryer on, there's a loud continuous squelching noise.

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:05:58 -0700

When I turn the dryer one, there’s a very loud high pitch squelching sound like a bearing sound.

⟐ Commented July 15, 2019 at 7:05 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Kenmore 80 series 110.72872.01 dryer

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:26:04 -0700

What is the cubic feet of a Kenmore 80 series 110.72872.01 please

⟐ Answered November 16, 2022 at 11:26 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: My dryer igniter heats up and breaks

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:48:50 -0700

Why Kenmore dryer I've replace the igniter twice each time it Heats up and the tips break off in half cause in the dryer to stop working what could be the problem are these cheap igniters that I'm buying they run me about $20 a piece

⟐ Answer accepted July 26, 2019 at 13:48 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Trying to figure out the age of my used dryer

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 07:58:49 -0700

Trying to figure out age of my used dryer..The style seems dated.. Serial Number M43411566

Model Stock Number 110 86573820

I was able to find out that my dryer was by whirlpool but after that I'm at a loss

⟐ Answered February 06, 2020 at 7:58 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: What is causing a loud banging noise in my dryer

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:00:40 -0700

My dryer is making a loud banging noise when it’s running! What could it be?

⟐ Commented March 12, 2023 at 10:00 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Why is my dryer not heating?

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 11:22:07 -0700

We have a whirlpool dryer older model. My husband has tested EVERYTHING for continuity, everything seems to check out fine and getting electricity. We just 2 weeks ago cleaned the venting system out because the dryer stopped working all together, we replaced the thermal fuse and it started working again. But Now it runs but doesn’t heat? We have pulled the motor out as well and that’s getting continuity as well. Is there anything we are missing here? Please help!

⟐ Answered October 29, 2022 at 11:22 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Replaced ALL dryer heating elements- still blows cold air

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:52:03 -0700

I have a Kenmore dryer model 110.61202013. I’ve replaced the heating element, cycling thermostat, thermal fuse and thermostat within the last week. The dryer blew out hot air for 60 seconds after the dryer was put together. Washed a load of towels- the dryer started back blowing cold air. What possibly went wrong within an hour after replacing the parts?

⟐ Commented December 02, 2020 at 17:52 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: My dryer does not stop automatically.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:57:41 -0700

The timer does not shut down the dryer automatically. You can turn it off by turning it manually clockwise.

⟐ Answered December 09, 2024 at 17:57 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Dryer does not stop when clothes are dry.

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:50:12 -0700

My dryer does not shut off when the clothes are dry.

⟐ Commented June 06, 2023 at 15:50 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Gas smell inside the dryer

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:27:21 -0700

Replaced the drum belt . Inside the was really dirty vacuumed and blew the lint and dirt out put it back together it turns on gas lights up then turns off really quick I opened the dryer and it smells like natural gas could I have bumped something

While cleaning?

Help

Thanx

⟐ Answered August 05, 2022 at 11:27 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Stops blowing warm 20 minutes before cycle ends

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:56:38 -0700

Have an old Kenmore dryer that stopped blowing warm but would still tumble and blow cool air. Recently ordered and replaced the heating element which did start the machine blowing warm again, but it starts going cold air 20 minutes before the cycle ends leaving the clothes damp.

⟐ Commented January 22, 2022 at 8:56 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Gas Dryer heats and runs for 5 min and shuts off

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:47:15 -0700

Kenmore model 110.73942101 the dryer will heat up and run for about 5-10 min and then shut off. It will do this three times and then run great it will do it on every load. I have do all the test and every item checks out fine timer,thermister, heat relay and high limit switch I have also checked the resistance on the thermistor at the specified temps the gas valve coil test all meet resistance guidelines. I replaced the control board and it still does the same thing While doing all this I have noticed it starts to run and call for heat the igniter will have 1 volt at the plug but it will take about 1-2 seconds before it will start to glow and thats win it will shut off the dryer. What would cause this

Thank you

Vernon

⟐ Commented November 15, 2021 at 19:47 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Replaced motor. Now have loud noise

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:14:46 -0700

I'm lost and new to trying to fix my own appliances. I'm sure this is a novice question but we all start somewhere, right? For backstory... The motor definitely ceased as my dryer stopped mid cycle. Wouldn't start back up. Buzzing sound when I pushed start button. If I pushed too long, I tripped the breaker. Motor and fan were stuck. Ended up buying a new fan. Thermafuse is new as well. That occured because my husband insisted it was the thermafuse when i was certain it was the motor. $5 replacement. Ran for 1 dry cycle and ceased again mid cycle with a loud noise before stopping for the last time. 😂 I established I was correct from the beginning and motor needed replaced.

Fastforward....

I bought a used motor with a 30 day guarantee off Ebay. I got it set and followed the instructions. Pushed start got a loud noise. It sounded the same as the dryer did when the motor went out. I tried setting and resetting the motor several times now.I did get it quieter but I'm lost. I am so sure it's set correctly. Yet still a loud noise. Did I buy a bad motor? Belt, pulley and rollers look good according to all the repair videos I have seen. Uploaded a clip of the noise incase it is helpful.

⟐ Commented November 19, 2025 at 22:14 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Dryer push button won’t start or click

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:03:28 -0700

I shut the door, did my settings as normal, pressed the start button and nothing happened. No noise when pressing the button.

Model 110.64842400

Series

MS1105258

TYPE: DWSR - ELE - 2406028 - CV54

⟐ Answer edited February 12, 2026 at 12:03 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Where can I find a replacement timer compatible with model 11096585100

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:05:34 -0700

Kenmore series 80 model 1109685100. The timer on my dryer is not working. I tried to find a replacement timer, but the one I thought would work didn't have the same electrical connections. I accidentally got a timer for 110.xxxxx200. Is there a workaround for this timer or do you know where I can find the actual replacement.

⟐ Answer edited February 12, 2026 at 12:05 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: My Tensioner Appears Different

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:16:08 -0700

My Tensioner Looks Different from others

⟐ Answered October 16, 2023 at 0:16 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: Heating way to HOT

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:31:03 -0700

My Kenmore electric dryer gets to hot to even try and dry clothes. The clothes were to hot to touch and the back of the dryer was glowing red. We tried other setting and still the same. Could it be we just need to replace the heating element????

⟐ Commented January 26, 2023 at 9:31 MST

Kenmore Series 80 Dryer: After the cycle is done, my dryer won’t turn off

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:57:22 -0700

After my cycle is done, my dryer doesn’t shut off. I close the door and it comes on again…why?

⟐ Answered January 04, 2023 at 19:57 MST