Kenmore Dryer Model 417 Not Heating

Before you pick up the phone and call a repair professional take a look at our troubleshooting guide.

Kenmore dryer model 417 not heating.

How to replace dryer heating element assembly for kenmore 417 88042700 no heat or not enough heat ap2107129. Troubleshooting your dryer is the hardest part of the repair. Over time the heating element can burn out causing the dryer not to heat. Or perhaps the dryer started but you can tell it s not spinning or heating which means no fluffy towels for you.

Your towels are wet but your kenmore dryer won t start. In this video i show you how to fix a kenmore dryer that is not heating but still runs. Step by step instructions on how to replace a dryer heating element assembly for kenmore 417 88042700 no heat or not enough heat ap2107129 for dryer made by frigidaire gibson white westinghouse electrolux kenmore crosley. To determine if the heating element assembly has burned out use a multimeter to test it for continuity.

If the heating element assembly does not have continuity replace it. Unplug the dryer and check the heating system components. The heating element assembly warms the air before it enters the dryer drum. The instructions below from diyers like you make the repair simple and easy.

For a gas dryer make sure that the gas supply cut off valve is fully open. If your kenmore dryer runs but does not heat the problem may be a blown thermal fuse in the heating element circuit.