FIXED 110.82826103 Kenmore Dryer shuts off mid cycle

[Sem]

Model Number

110.82826103

Brand

Sears Kenmore

Age

6-10 years

Hello,
I have an electric Kenmore Elite HE3 dryer that shuts off mid cycle. Everything checks off ok ( all fuses, thermistor, heating element) all have continuity and ohms check out good. I did change thermistor just in case but no luck, cleaned out ducts. Could this be a problem with control board?
Thanks,
Sem

 

[Jake]

Hi Sem,

Put it on TIMED DRY and see if it runs all the way through.

Jake

 

[Sem]

Hi Jake,
I put it on timed dry and it did run all the way. Does that point to Control Board?
When I have it Normal is when it turns off mid cycle.

 

[Jake]

Ok,

Sounds like the moisture sensor bars may be gunked up and causing the dryer to shut down mid-cycle in AUTO DRY.

I always advise my customers to try to clean the moisture sensor bars with rubbing alcohol and see if that makes a difference.

The sensor bars can get a build-up of fabric softener film from the dryer sheets, like Bounce, and cause this problem as well. Lots of members here have said the rubbing alcohol cleaning fixed their dryers.

Here's the moisture sensor bars for your model:
WP3387223 Moisture Sensor Bar


Jake

 

[Sem]

I did wipe the sensor bars, not with alcohol though. I just scrubbed them with a brush and a rag. I will try the alcohol method or maybe order a new one.

 

[Jake]

Yes, it has to be rubbing alcohol.

Jake

 

[Sem]

Hey Jake,
Thanks for the advice. That’s exactly what it was, the moisture sensor. Cleaned it with some alcohol pads and “Boom” working again.

 

[Jake]

Excellent Sem, glad to hear that fixed it.

Thanks for the update!

Jake