[krizgawd]

Hey fellow DIY'ers,

My trusty Kenmore Dryer has finally decided to not function properly. The drum still spins fine, but the dryer has gone from soft heat to pretty much no heat at all. I've read the threads, and surfed the net on this....just wondering if anyone else can give me any other insight for a resolution.

While the dryer is currently apart, I plan to check the continuity on the thermal fuse, thermostat, and whatever else looks like it controls temperature. I'll be sure to check the fuses/box when everything is back together, and put the dryer fuse from on-off-on. This is the gas model, so as far as I can tell, there isn't any heating element....just a gas burner located in the front bottom of the dryer. I've attached some pictures of the setup on the back of the dryer. Any further help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Model#: 97566200
Stock# : 75662

[PS Staff - Sheila]

If the thermal fuse is bad the dryer will not operate at all, it cuts the power to the motor.

Does it work the same on the timed cycle and the auto cycle?

Here is a link to the parts of your dryer model 11097566200.

[krizgawd]

Hey!

I fixed it last week....I wound up taking out all the electrical components, tstat, fuses, high temp tstat, and took them to an appliance part shop in the area. A guy there helped me run them on the multi tester, and determined it was the tstat that is on the metal cone where the igniter produces the flame. I bought a new one, (and a new ignitior after breaking the existing one upon removal) and the dryer is back up and running. Thanks for all the help.

[lmackzbody]

have same problem but mine dryer works and cuts off in ten seconds! need burner to burn longer!