Why Is My Kenmore Elite He3 Gas Dryer Not Heating? Dryers are a huge convenience, but they become a major annoyance when they stop heating up. If your Kenmore Elite He3 gas dryer isn’t heating, don’t worry – you’re not alone. This article will walk you through some common causes of this issue and provide some tips for fixing it. We’ll also outline some general troubleshooting tips for dryers that should help you get your machine working again. So, if your dryer is out of commission, read on to find out what might be wrong and how to fix it!
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5 Reasons Why Is My Kenmore Elite He3 Gas Dryer Not Heating?
Why Is My Kenmore Elite He3 Gas Dryer Not Heating? Six Common Issues and Solutions are as follows:
1. Make sure the vent pipe is clogged
The vent pipe is the tube that runs from your dryer to the exterior of your house. If it’s clogged, no air can get into or out of the appliance. This means that all of the heat will stay in, and there won’t be any hot air blowing through your clothes. To fix this issue:
1) Turn off the appliance’s gas, water, and power. This is essential to performing this repair safely. If you have an electric dryer, it will be fine, but if you have a gas dryer, you should turn the gas off at the wall before messing with any of the components of your machine.
2) Clear out the vent pipe. Use a vent-cleaning brush to clear out the vent pipe. If it’s plastic, you should be able to use a screwdriver or long-handled scrub brush and dish soap (make sure to wear eye protection and rubber gloves). For metal vents: clean them with a wire brush or compressed air hose.
3) Reattach the vent pipe. Reattach the vent pipe by pushing it back onto the connection where it came from.
4) See if your dryer is heating up now. At this point, turn on the gas and water again, and turn on your dryer. If your dryer is electric, plug it back in. Now, see if your dryer is heating up. If not, move on to the next issue.
2. Reset the breaker or fuse
If your dryer has stopped heating, you should check to ensure that it isn’t a tripped breaker or a blown a fuse. In most cases, this won’t keep your machine from heating up again, but it will keep you from operating your machine at all. So, before you take anything else apart, check to ensure that the breaker or fuse isn’t already reset. What if it is? Well, then you’ll need to get someone out there to look at it for you.
3. Check the temperature selector switch
If your dryer isn’t heating, you should check the temperature selector switch to ensure it isn’t faulty. There will usually be an issue with only one heat setting in this case, so if this doesn’t resolve the issue, move onto the next one. To do this:
1) Shut off the water and power to the machine. Turn off the gas at the wall if you have a gas dryer before proceeding.
2) Remove the back panel of your machine. This should be pretty easy to do. Often, all you’ll need to do is remove a few screws and slide them off.
3) Locate the temperature selector switch. This will be a device with several metals or plastic contacts surrounding it. If you have an electric model, the temperature selector switch should be able to snap out. There is usually only one wire going to this switch; disconnect it by loosening the screw and pulling it off (carefully, please!).
4. Check the heat selector switch
If you have an electric model, check the heat selector switch to ensure that it’s operating properly. If it is, then proceed on to the next reason. To do this:
1) Shut off the water and power to the machine. Turn off the gas if you have a gas model.
2) Remove the back panel of your machine. This should be pretty easy to do. Often, all you’ll need to do is remove a few screws and slide them off.
3) Locate the heat selector switch. This will be a device that has two metal contacts in one end. It also has a plastic shim that slides under the metal contacts. If it is broken, this will need to be replaced.
4) Check the continuity of the switch. We can easily do this with an ohmmeter. Place one probe on each contact and check the reading. The resistance should be between 10-15 ohms.
5) Replace the switch if it is broken. If you have an electronic meter, you can replace this part yourself; unplug the wires, remove the screws holding it together, and snap off any connected plastic pieces (some of these may be connected with metal tabs).
You’ll need to take it to a service center. Unless you know how to do this, or don’t have an electronic meter, you’ll need to take it to a service center.
5. Check the blower wheel
If your dryer isn’t heating and your machine doesn’t produce any hot air at all (regardless of which heat setting it’s on), then you might need to check the blower wheel. The blower wheel moves the air, and it could be faulty, worn out, or clogged with lint. To check it:
1) Disconnect the electrical and water supplies to the machine. If you have a gas model, turn off gas at the wall.
2) Disconnect the dryer from the power source (wait for the drum to stop spinning first).
3) Remove the front panel of your machine. This will need some screws and slide-off.
4) Locate the blower wheel. On most dryers, this is located on top of the motor assembly.
5) Check continuity of the blower wheel with an ohmmeter. Place one probe on the metal cap and the other probe on either blade. You should get a reading of around 6-10 ohms. If you don’t, your blower wheel will need to be replaced.
6) Clean out the lint from around the blower wheel if clogged.
Why Won’t My Kenmore Elite Gas Dryer Heat Up?
Common reasons why your dryer may not be producing heat are:
- Overload
- Error Code
How Do You Fix A Kenmore Gas Dryer That Won’t Heat?
1) Remove back cover of the dryer
2) Locate heating element/thermostats. If one is broken, replace it with a new one.
3) If all are working fine, check the heating element resistance by testing it with an ohmmeter. The reading should be about 8-12 ohms.
4) If you want to test the thermostats, connect one lead of an ohmmeter to the element and the other to each thermostat. If they are good, there should be continuity between all three contacts.
5) Replace parts as needed.
How Do You Reset A Kenmore Elite He3 Dryer?
If your Kenmore Elite He3 Dryer is not heating or you get any error codes, reset the control panel. The procedure to do this varies depending on which type of controls you have; electronic touchpad or mechanical knobs.
How Do You Check The Heating Element On A Kenmore Elite Dryer?
The power of the machine needs to be turned off. Remove the back of your dryer and locate the heating element, safety cap, high limit thermostat, thermistor, and thermal fuse. Test them with a multimeter or continuity checker. The resistance should be between 10-15 ohms for the heating element, while other components require continuity. If any of these parts are defective, replace them before turning your dryer back on.
