Dryer runs for two hours or so and then will not restart
The dryer ran fine but would not heat up so I checked the heating element and found the coil broken so I replaced the heating element. Now the dryer runs great for around two hours but then when the next load is added it will not start. We let the dryer sit for about 30 minutes and it starts right up and runs great. Could it be the starter? Is it over heating? I checked the thermosates on the heating element and they all checked out ok.
Dryers - Kenmore - 63942 Dryer
Answers & Comments
Sounds like the motor is overheating,check to see if the duct where the lint filter slides into isn't filled with lint,when was the last time you cleaned out the dryer?also check the vent line to see if it's blocked,if it's a long run from the dryer to the outside you can use a leaf blower to blow it out,also vac off the motor and inside the dryer where the motor is,you should do this once a year so you don't have a fire and so your dryer runs like it should,if you have a shop vac blow off the motor and you can blow the lint from the back of the dryer to the front so you don't have to remove the belt and pull out the drum,a layer of lint builds up on the motor overheating it and damaging the motor,also check the outside vent to make sure that isn't blocked with anything,you might have already did some damage to the motor,hopefully after you clean out the dryer your clothes will dry sooner and the motor will last,try not to do one load after another so the motor has time to cool down