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Posted by Tony Hwang on November 10, 2007, 9:13 pm
silenceseeker2003@yahoo.com wrote:
> I have a Kenmore dryer (model no. 110.96588210) in which I gradually
> replaced every major part to the point it was running as new (heating
> element, belt, support rollers, motor).
>
> It was running great for several month (after the last repair - in
> which I replaced the support rollers and the motor), but now it won't
> heat... not only it runs cool, the control dial (that sets the
> program) won't progress either.
>
> I checked the heating element (about one year old) with an ohm meter
> and it seems to be perfect (~10 ohms).
>
> I now believe that the problem must be in one of the parts that I
> *didn't* replace (amazing how the manufacturer programmed the machine
> to be replaced after 10-12 years...). Probably something in the
> control mechanism (or themocouple?).
>
> My question is: how do I pinpoint the exact part that needs
> replacement so that I can order it?
>
> Thanks!
> Sam
>
Hi,
Trouble shooting is exercising logic. With a meter following step by
step logic sequence. Like already mentioned thermal limit sesor switch
may have popped(some are resettable). Looking at the diagram go backward
from heating element towards the power source.
Good luck,
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