SOURCE: Kenmore Elite HE4-lots of heat, clothes not drying
Poor drying problems with dryers generally are attributed to clogged ducting. You have probably heard this before, but the first (and least expensive) fix for any dryer with long dry times is to check the air movement. As well know, dryers require good air flow to ensure proper drying. Now, when you said the air movement is strong, were you checking it at the air vent exhaust outside, or were you checking on the back of the dryer? An easy way to tell if there's a clog in the ducting, or a clog in the dryer is to run one load with the dryer vent disconnected from the back of the machine. Only run one load like this. Not a good idea to blow hot moist air into an enclosed area of your home over a period of time because it can cause mildew problems. If the dryer blows freely and your clothes dry faster, you know you need to check the ducting from where it connects to the wall to where it ends at the exhaust vent. Often it is not enough to just clean the lint trap and the outside vent. You need to check what's in between them as well. Mice and birds are notorious for building nests in dryer vents and clogging them up. Now...if the dryer is blowing poorly at the exhaust port on the back of the dryer, you will need to remove the door kick panel under the door and remove the vent duct housing to get to the blower fan. Make sure you unplug the dryer before attempting this. There are live voltages present even with the dryer turned off. Lint can get trapped in vent housing and restrict the movement of the fan, which, in turn, will cause poor air movement and longer dry times. Last of all, take a temperature reading at the exhaust port on the back of the dryer. A good temperature reading is roughly 140 degrees F. If the temperature is too low, you may have an operating thermostat or high limit thermostat malfunctioning. Check your vent ducting, first and let me know if you need further assistance. I hope this helps you.
SOURCE: HE4 Kenmore Elite Dryer error code 4e
If you have ever removed the lint filter area completely via the screws that hold the plastics in so you could clean it then remove it again and insure that you plugged in the two wires that go to the strip sensor.. (moisture sensor)
SOURCE: Kenmore elite He 4 model number 11085087400
Sorry to take so long getting back to you. 4E is a door latch error code. It means your door latch is not working. Double check the wiring to make sure you don't have any loose or broken connections. More than likely, you will have to replace the switch. This is not one of your standard error codes that you will find in any tech sheet. I have experienced this problem before. If you go to searspartsdirect.com and type in your model number, you can find a replacement listed under the "Cabinet Parts" heading as item number 41 (part number 8519323). HINT: If you order this as item number 19 (part number 8283288) it also includes the wire harness. I hope this helps you. If you require additional assistance, please let me know. Good luck to you.
SOURCE: Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer clothes not dry after cycle
it sounds like a clog in vent.if yours vents up thru roof you may need to have a chimney sweep come out and sweep vent.check and make sure the vent hose is net kinked or full of lint.
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