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Kenmore gas dryer stops running
Old 07-16-2007, 01:05 AM   #1
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Unhappy Kenmore gas dryer stops running
Brand: Kenmore
Model Number: 87980100
Age: More than 10 years

My dryer will start then turn off in about 10 or 15 minutes. If i try to push the start button it buzzes. After waiting appoximately 40 min the dry will turn back on only to shut down again. The lint trap and vent are clear of lint. What should I try?

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Make sure everything is clean and clear of lint, including the main motor.

Sounds like the overload on the motor is cutting out.
That is just what the overload should do if the motor gets to hot or draws to many amps.

The motor could be caked in lint or you may just have a bad motor.

If the motor is bad all you can do is replace it with a new one.
 
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