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I have a dryer that I replaced the heating element on about 6 months ago. It's been working fine up until this past wekkend when it shut down during a run cycle. It was so hot I could smell a slight "electrical fire" type odor. The dryer seems to be overheating and shutting off. After it cools down, I am able to restart but this is a problem that I hope someone can help me with. There's probably a temperature switch that's gone bad. Please help.

Thanks,
Ron

[Gene]

Hi Ron,

Remove the wires from the heating element and check for continuity between each of its terminals and the ground. If there is continuity, replace the heating element.

- The heating element Part number: 3387747

Make sure the dryer exhaust line is absolutely clean, the air flow is not obstructed and the vent hose behind the dryer is not twisted and/or kinked.

Gene.