Kenmore Dryer Startup Failures

The Kenmore Dryer Won’t Start? The dryer won’t turn on, or the timer doesn’t advance, or your clothes are still wet after you’ve run a cycle. If this is the case, you’re not alone. This is a common problem with many dryers, and it’s pretty easy to fix.

You’re having a hard time finding an answer to this problem, aren’t you? When the dryer won’t turn on and isn’t heating up, it leaves you feeling helpless. But you don’t need to be. You can narrow down the problem to just a few components that could be responsible for your dryer not starting.

Problems with a Kenmore dryer can be caused by many issues, including a faulty start switch. This is part of the Kenmore dryer’s safety mechanism and is designed to prevent an overloaded machine from being turned on. It’s important to troubleshoot problems and test the fuse, gasket, belt and door switch before replacing the entire dryer.

Kenmore Dryer Won’t Start – Troubleshoot and Diagnosis

A dryer might not be something you think about on a regular basis, but it’s an essential piece of laundry equipment that gets a lot of use. And it’s the last thing you want to fix when you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to take it to the repair shop. So when your Kenmore dryer stops working right, it can be a major problem.

Incoming Power Problem

If a Kenmore dryer’s start switch button is constantly engaged but the machine won’t turn on, it may be an indication of either a defective power cord or a defective control panel. The most common reason for such problems is an overloaded outlet or circuit. The first step in troubleshooting is to unplug the unit and check the outlet to ensure that it’s supplying electricity.

If your dryer control panel isn’t lighting up, it usually means that something is wrong with the dryer’s electrical wiring. Before you begin troubleshooting, make sure that the power switch on the outlet box is in the “on” position and that there’s power coming through the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device. If the light works, then you likely have a problem with your dryer.

You forgot to plug in the dryer: Make sure that the dryer’s electrical cord is connected to a working outlet on the wall or in the back of the dryer.

We do not recommend using an extension cord to operate your dryer. The high voltage required for the operation of the dryer cannot be transmitted safely through a standard extension cord. This is a safety hazard, and can result in the dryer cutting off power, which is why we don’t recommend it.

When your home’s wiring trips a breaker, the resulting power outage can be inconvenient in more ways than you expected. Here’s what to do: (If you have multiple breakers on a single circuit, check every one.) If a breaker trips while an appliance is on, an overload has occurred. Remove the appliance and reconnect it. If the breaker trips again, too many devices are plugged into that circuit.

Incorrect Dryer Settings

It’s possible that the Kenmore dryer is lit up but won’t start, but before you dive into troubleshooting, check your settings. As with any appliance or home device, something as simple as selecting the correct settings for your load can save you time and help prevent problems. When it comes to troubleshooting your Kenmore dryer, make sure the settings are correct. Setting the wrong dryer setting can result in a long wait for a laundry load to complete or it not starting at all.

With the control lock feature, you can lock the dryer’s control panel so that it is not possible to start or stop the dryer. Conversely, with the delay start function, you can delay the beginning of a making cycle. This will give you more time to prepare clothing or accessories and ensure that clothing is properly dried without wrinkles or creases. You need to disable both of these settings.

Door is Not Properly Latched

If your Dryer Door Won’t Close, it could be a variety of issues, but luckily there are a few simple fixes you can try before calling your service provider. Check the door latch that keeps the dryer door from opening during operation. The latch should be closed completely when the dryer is operating and laundry is drying. If it is not, close the latch and then re-open the dryer door to ensure it opens freely.

The door latch is the main thing that prevents the door from opening during a drying cycle. If the door latch isn’t engaged and your dryer won’t start, it’s likely that the problem is in the door latch assembly or spring.