Blue My kenmore 11085862400 dryer takes longer to dry than it used to. Is this likely caused by the element or is there another likely cause.
Answer Blue, long dry times are usually due to poor air flow. Pull your dyer out away from the wall and check to see if the vent is collapsed behind the dryer. Also, turn the dryer on and check for air flow outside, there should be a noticeable amount of air going outside, if not, check for obstructions in the vent. If the venting is not the issue, empty the dryer and run it on a timed dry cycle, go outside and check the air temperature coming out of the vent, it should cycle between 120-160 degrees, if it does not get that hot, replace the operating thermister, WP8577274. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, January 22, 2019