How Do You Troubleshoot A Kenmore Gas Dryer Thermostat?
When a Kenmore gas dryer will not heat properly, the thermostat should be tested. The do-it-yourself homeowner will need the owner’s manual for the particular model owned. This will be needed to receive instructions on removing the dryer cabinet to gain access to the thermostat. If the thermostat is defective, it will have to be replaced. Disconnect the power to the dryer by unplugging it from the wall electrical outlet. Shut off the gas supply to the dryer as well. Remove the top panel and front panel from the dryer according to the owner’s manual. This will usually require the use of a putty knife and a screwdriver. Locate the thermostat on the blower housing. It is usually a round or oblong piece mounted directly to the blower housing with two wires connected to it. Remove the wires from the thermostat by pulling them off from the terminals using needle-nose pliers. Be sure that you grab the wire by the connector and not the wire itself. Grabbing and pulling by the wire could break
