Kenmore 74602 Gas Dryer - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Dryers haven't used pilot lights in over 30 years. You have an electronic igniter

bad gas coils,if you have heat for say the first 10 minutes then no heat you have bad gas coils located on top of the gas valve,when the coils cool down you'll have heat again this is what happens when they start to fail,also when you change them out on the large coil there's a metal spacer that should be on the post when you remove the coil if it isn't on the post look inside the coil you have to pop it out and slide it back on post part number 279834 remove the two phillips screws,and remove the metal cover,remove the wires from the coil and install the new coils,easy job as long as you know what to look for lol hope this helps you out and good luck

there is likely an access spot on the back of the dryer that allows you to change the bulb without taking the entire dryer apart. the most you may need to do is remove the back panel of the dryer to access the light socket. it should either pop out with a clip or twist out 1/4 turn like the headlamps of most cars then you can replace it with a high temp appliance bulb as they last longer than standard bulbs

Hello Robert; My name is Peter. I am a retired field service appliance technician. The number that you have provided is your owners manual number. This is a generic manual which applies to several models. Open the door on your dryer and you will see a label with the model number. What are you trying to do? Replace the light? The light assembly?

take a picture or more info where is it center side back wall ?

This was the out vent of my dryer... If it gets this bad... open up the dryer housing and clean inside too. Also make sure the intake is free of lint.

Hi,

There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor goingbad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why yourdryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning

Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start


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sound slike something fell down there and is jamming the blower from turning. if the filter is ontop of the unit, remove the 2 phillips located under where the filter pulls out from. and the n remove all the screws on back panel youll see ( down the left side of unit ) the filter houosing, its secured by 3 5/16 screws toward the bottom portion of the housing, simply unscrerw and wiggle out, then remove the debris, and reassemble.
if the lint screen is located inside behind door, eitehr remove the bottom accesss panel or pop the top(with a screw driver approx 3 inches in from ither side of main top relaes the clips) the lid tips back revealing 2 screws holding front panel to the unit, after removing you will see the filter housing, still mounted by probalby 3-4 screws, remove the housing and retrieve the debris that has fallen down there

If your dryer has sensor strips like this
Then up in the control panel their is a small board that works in conjunction with them sensors.
Yank that small board out and clean the contacts with alcohol and reinstall it securely. What it does is when the wet clothes rub against them sensors it discharges a capacitor on that board. As long as that capacitor gets discharged the timer motor will not advance because this little moisture sensing board is what powers up the timer motor. Buying a new timer won't solve the probo. I have had some success with simply removing that board and cleaning the contacts. Maybe you will also. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

Hi,

If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...

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sensor is dirty, located underneath trap, clean sensor be careful as not to damage. Tim

Hi,

If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101

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Can you see it? A trick I often use is to find some very sticky tape securely attached with the sticky side out on the end of a stick, and try to touch the lid with it and hopefully it will stick to the tape. On the plus side it probably won't do any harm just to leave it if you can't get it out.

What is the model number of the dryer?

if the flame is liting but stops after 15 to 30 minutes you have bad gas coils.if the flame is liting and clothes are not drying you have to clean out the dryer and the vent line.remove the vent line,if it's a long run to the outside i use a leaf blower to blow out the line,check the outside and make sure nothing is blocking the vent like a screen or cage,if there is remove it and don't put it back after you blow out the line,then clean out the duct that the lint filter slides into,if filter is on top the duct is in the back,remove the front panel and vac out all the lint in the cabinet where the motor is.number one problem with dryers is lint build up,all a dryer does is move air,if it's clogged with lint your gonna have problems.send full model number next time and let me know how you make out,if you need more help let me know

A gas dryer uses a electric igniter that glows orange to light the gas burner. If the igniter does not glow orange when the dryer is started..replace it.

Door switch If the door switch or the door-switch actuator is defective, the dryer won't work and you need to replace the failed component. The switch is inside the dryer main housing near the door frame. Sometimes you need to raise or open the top or front of the dryer to reach the switch.

Hi,
When the dryer won't heat it is the thermostat/thermal fuse that is bad, you can test it with a voltmeter before replacing. This fuse is located inside the rear panel and it cannot be reset.
Hope this will help....

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This site or myself cannot accept any responsibility for injury or death following any attempt to follow the advice given within this website.
If you are in any way unsure of your ability to follow the advice then call a qualified electrician or service person.
Unplug or electrically isolate the appliance before checking any part of the wiring, or opening the protective covers
Kenmore dryer troubleshooting - The dryer will not operate
1. Check that the power is on to the machine. The power indicator light will if this is the case.
2. Check that the door is properly closed. When a door interlock switch is not activated properly the machine will not start. The best check is to open and close the door several times and sometimes the microswitch may be sticking and some do come loose due to vibration
3. The dryer start switch hasn't been pressed or turned properly.
4. The dryer program hasn't been selected
Kenmore dryer troubleshooting - Dryer does not heat
1. The electrical circuit fuses or circuit breakers have tripped. If they blow a second time then you may a faulty or blown heating element.
2. Heating element thermostat is faulty.
3. Heating elements are faulty. In rare cases the wire connections may have burnt off the element. WARNING Do not open the rear access of the dryer until the dryer is unplugged!
4. Heating overheat cut-out switch has tripped out or is faulty. Some machines also have a replaceable thermal fuse that should be checked.
Save time with easy cleaning - burners are sealed so there are no cracks or crevices to trap debris. Cook top spills wipe-up quick and easy. Plus,

Hi,

There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor going bad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why your dryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning

Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start


heatman101

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