Kenmore Dryer 110.96220100 overheated and and blew thermal fuse

[dryingtimes]

Model Number

110.96220100

Brand

Sears Kenmore

Age

More than 10 years

Tying to decide whether to fix or replace an old Kenmore electric dryer (reliable for 25 years).
Basically failed for the first time, they dryer became very hot and shut down, would no longer start after a cooling period.
I discovered the thermal fuse was blown (happy this thing was in the circuit), but something caused it to overheat.
There was/is no obstruction in the venting path.
Bypassing the thermal fuse for a short allows to dryer to start, air fluff does not produce heat, normal and permanent press do.
My guess is that simply replacing the thermal fuse will not solve the problem and that at the least the high-limit thermostat must also be replaced.
Is there anything else to check? The thermal cutoff device maybe?
Thanks!
Chris

 

[Jake]

Hi Chris,

Its the cycling thermostat that caused it to overheat. When you click the part link to it below, you will see a instruction video to set it properly and the install video as well.

Here's the cycling thermostat for your model you can order:

Whirlpool WP694674 Adjustable Dryer Cycling Thermostat (AP6010610) - AppliancePartsPros.com

L135 through L155, WP694674 / AP6010610 made by Whirlpool

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Jake

 

[dryingtimes]

Hi Jake,

Thanks for the quick reply.
Oddly enough the cycling thermostat checks out OK. Continuity when cold, opens when heated to about ~160 ish.
Do these fail intermittently?

Chris

 

[Jake]

Yes, they can fail intermittently.

Jake