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I see from other threads my Kenmore dryer has similar problems. I have had 3 Sears repairmen here. The 1st time (fixed under warranty), a timer was replaced. The problems started up again-then had the microcomputer replaced. That didn't fix the problems so they re-replaced the microcomputer. After the guarantee on that repair ran out, it started acting up again. I'd like to try a do-it yourself repair before trashing the dryer and getting a new one. Here are the 2 problems: In timed mode, the timer advances rapidly down to 0. Runs only about 10 min. Or, in moisture sensor mode OR timed mode, it can just quit. It will run only if you hold the start button down. I have to wait 15 min or so to get it to run again. When it shuts down, I hear a ticking sound. Don't know if its overheating or what. THere is no smell. It does this on all heat settings. Any help would be appreciated.
Ps. WHat are the dryers, reasonably priced, that have the best repair histories? I will never buy Kenmore again. It took me 8 months to get refunded for a returned part that the repairman never used!