Jessi August 11, 2021 for Model Number jesshuber4@yahoo.com The pictures we took before unhooking the heating element aren't the best and now I am trying to figure out if the thermostat wire attaches to the thermostat and bottom of the element or the top.
1 Answer Jessi, The jumper wire will go to the thermostat and will connect to the top terminal of the heating element. Read More...
Bj July 01, 2021 for Model Number Kenmore Series 90 110.60922990 Hi. Repair person replaced the heating element with part# WP3387747. My dryer pigtail and wall outlet are 3 wire, not 4. (Dryer was working/spinning, but no heat). Since replacing the part, the breaker trips and there was black soot on one of the pigtail prongs that was not there before. Wall outlet was replaced and checks fine. There is continuity between the heater element terminals and the outer element housing vent--which doesn't sound correct? With the dryer unplugged and the timer set to off, there is also continuity between the terminals where the pigtail connects, between the line (black wire) and neutral, and line (black wire) and ground terminal when measured with a multi-meter. To me it sounds like a short was created when the heating element was replaced? Confirmation? Any ideas? Is there any difference in installation of the heating element for a 3 wire vs 4 wire dryer?
1 Answer Bj, If the dryer cord had sooting then check to make sure that there is no loose connection as this would be the most likely cause for that type of situation. If you are testing continuity to chassis ground and getting continuity then this would not be correct and it would sound like there is either a wire grounded or the element is grounded. Read More...
Maria April 23, 2021 for Model Number 110.68102310 I posted a previous question, but the video that was tagged was about changing drum...I need to remove the heating element. Any ideas?
1 Answer Maria, That video was to help you with getting into the unit. We do not have a video for changing the element on this model but you would have to go in through the front and that video would help with that. Read More...
Maria April 23, 2021 for Model Number 110.68102310 I am trying to take out the heating element...I have to access it from the back. I see the fuze to the element, but there is a large metal casing around it...how do I remove that?
1 Answer Maria, On this dryer, you will not be able to remove the heater from the back and will need to go from the front of the unit. Here is a video that should help with getting into the front of the unit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X39fV5jxxeI Read More...
Jordan December 20, 2020 for Model Number GEW9250PW0 Whats the standard resistance spec for a heating element/coil
1 Answer Jordan, The standard resistance for a heating element will be between 9 and 20 ohms on most dryers. For this one, it is actually between 7.8 and 11.8 ohms of resistance. Read More...
Stuart May 21, 2020 for Model Number Kenmore Dryer 110.62942100 This dryer stopped heating and the start switch stopped working (that is, if you hold the switch on, the dryer runs, but if you release pressure, the dryer stops running. Both of these happened simultaneously, so I assume they're related. I haven't been able to figure out the problem. Here's what I've tested: Checked for continuity--all passed: thermal fuse thermal cutoff thermostat heating element start switch Checked the thermistor and it has resistance; when it is heated, the resistance decreases, so it seems okay. Checked the two relays in the control panel by swapping one for the other. Nothing changed; still no heat, and won't stay running without pressure on the start switch. I noticed some corrosion on one of the heating elements connecting wires, so I stripped the wire back, and at the point where the wire looked healthy, I wrapped tightly around the heater element terminal. It did not solve the problem. I'm at a loss as to what is causing this, and would appreciate some advice. Thanks.
1 Answer Stuart, For this issue, the dryer motor would be the most likely cause. One line of power to the heating element will go through the motor and also switches the motor windings over so from start to run. Read More...
Ron March 29, 2020 for Model Number 11066942500 unable to remove to connectors from heat element dryer is 14 years old
1 Answer Hello Ron, if the wiring terminals have seized to the heating element terminals, the wiring terminals would need to be cut off and replaced with part TJMA02875-1. Read More...
Ralph P October 26, 2019 for Model Number kenmore dryer model 110.85081401 dryer heats for all but the lowest heat settings. air flow out the exhaust is good on all settings. does the heating element have separate sections for high heat and low heat or would the problem be someplace else?
1 Answer Ralph P., You have a single element heater, if it works in high heat, it should work for low heat. I would first check the resistance of the thermistor, at room temperature is should read about 11.5-13.5 thousand ohms. At 100 degrees it should read 5.0-7.0 thousand ohms. If it is not in those ranges, replace the thermistor, the part number is WP8577274. If the thermistor is good, replace the main control, the part number is [8546219] Read More...
Ted Tetzlaff January 23, 2019 for Model Number Kenmore # 110.65922401 Where is the heating element located for this Kenmore electric dryer? Will the heating element Part # AP6008281 fit this Kenmore dryer? If not then witch element would be the proper one to use? Your answer will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ted
1 Answer Ted Tetzlaff, if you will turn the power off to the dryer and remove the front panel, you will see the element in the heater housing located on the right side of the dryer. The part number is WP3387747 Read More...
Blue January 22, 2019 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.
1 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...