I'm not getting any heat out of my propane dryer.

Here are the symptoms:

1. Gas line is active.

2. Dryer drum rotates.

3. Dryer does not heat up and the blower motor for the heat never turns on.

4. Took dryer apart and the ignitor looks intact.

Dryer info:

Kenmore Propane Gas Dryer
~7 years old
Model # 110.73032101

Hi,

Did you test everything per this help link here:
http://www.applianceaid.com/gas_dryer.html#noheat

From www.applianceaid.com
remove the bottom panel There are two clips to be pressed in about 4 inches in from the side at the top of the panel. Press on these clips, pull out on the panel and lift it off a couple clips it mounts on.

Then take off the duct assembly#45 in that diagram by removing the 2 screws#2. Then you can see your white thermal fuse#59 on the blower housing.

This tells about testing parts with an ohm meter:
http://www.applianceaid.com/test_with_ohmmeter.html
Read#4 and if you don't have an ohm meter read "But darn it, I don't have a Ohm Meter...."

Make sure your dryer is unplugged or the breaker turned off first before doing all this.


Do a voltage check at your igniter to test for 120 volts when its on. If not then its possibly your thermal fuse thats bad, its #59 here:
http://c.searspartsdirect.com/lis_pn...3285-00003.png

Here's the thermal fuse for your model in case you need to order it:
Manufacturer's Number: 3390719



The main reason the thermal fuse blows is air flow restrictions in your exhaust hose that goes to the outside of your home, lint build-up over the years effects the air flow, also go outside and check your dryer vent, that can clog up too.

Jake

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