69162
Kenmore 69162 Electric Dryer Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Sensor cycle ending early with damp clothes
- Drum turning but no heat
- Thumping or squealing from the drum
- Long drying times from a restricted vent
The Kenmore 69162 is a 7.0 cu. ft. electric dryer with a sensor drying system, several heat and cycle settings, and a white finish. Electric dryers like this one plug into a 240-volt outlet and exhaust through a vent run to the outside, usually in a laundry room, garage or hallway closet.
Kenmore is a retail name, and the maker of this model is not published. The prefix of the model number on the label tells us who built it, and we confirm that with the serial before ordering any part. Belts, rollers and heating parts differ between builders.
A sensor dryer relies on moisture contacts in the drum, so a cycle that ends early sends us to those strips, then to the thermistor and the control. No heat on an electric dryer leads to the heating element, the thermal fuse and the high-limit parts. Noise points to rollers, the idler pulley and the belt. We also measure vent airflow, since a blocked vent mimics several of these problems. A written price comes first, and a 30-day warranty follows.
Key features
- 7.0 cu. ft. electric dryer
- Sensor drying system
- Multiple heat and cycle settings
- White finish
Error codes this model can show
Why does the sensor cycle shut off with damp clothes?
On a dryer of this type, a coated moisture strip or a weak signal can end the cycle early. We clean and test the strips, then check the thermistor and control.
The drum turns but there is no heat. What do you test?
We check power at the outlet, the thermal fuse, the heating element and its limit switch. The fuse often blows because of a restricted vent, so we check airflow as well.
Can a thumping noise be fixed without replacing the dryer?
Often yes. Worn rollers, a flat spot on the idler or a stretched belt are common causes on dryers of this type, and each is a replaceable part.
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