Here’s my tale: the heating element comes on after Start button is pressed; all coils (5) come up to full heat and then after 4 or 5 seconds coils stop heating; the dryer continues to run. The power goes into the elements through what Sears calls a “high limit” thermostat. I disconnected that thermostat and connected the feeds directly to the 2 heating element posts. Thnen when you set timer and turn dryer on the elements come on and stay on.
So it may be as simple and very inexpensive (!5.00) t just o get high level thermostat. But is it also probable that the main control/timer unit is defective and is shutting down the power to the element. Maybe I have to also buy the main control unit ($89.00) in addition to the thermo. One Sears person said the main control/timer unit is not returnable another said it is. At this point I haven’t decided what to do.
So does anyone have an idea if there are other problems that might be causing the heater to go off after a few seconds or is it probably just the thermostat or just the main control. A Sears service call now is $129.00 plus plus. My wife is hoping I can’t bring it back to lie as she loves the teal and red olored dryer AND washer set. Save me..............please. Thanks.