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nancy4240weber  
#1 Posted : Thursday, November 5, 2009 4:47:40 PM(UTC)
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The heating element is short cycling. Any advice would be helpful. We haven't been able to find any information on this problem. Thank you.
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denman  
#2 Posted : Friday, November 6, 2009 2:18:56 AM(UTC)
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Cannot find any info using given model number.
Kenmore numbers are usually XXX.XXXXXXX all of them being numbers.

Not sure what you mean by"short cycling". Could you please explain exactly what is happening.
If it is that the heater is turning off/on quickly and not developing much heat, I would try the following.

Undo the dryer from the exhaust
Run a load
If the load dries correctly then you have a vent problem.
Clean/check the vent system. Make sure the outside louvers open fully.

If you do not want lint in the house.
Take a pair of pantyhose, put one leg into the other and attach this to the dryer exhaust.
Leave enough room behind the dryer so it can blow out like a windsock.
Run a load.

Both the above will allow you to check the air flow and temp.
Also the above is NOT recommended for a gas dryer due to possible carbon monoxide problems.
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nancy4240weber  
#3 Posted : Friday, November 6, 2009 2:28:41 PM(UTC)
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Sorry about the incorrect model #. The correct model is Kenmore electric dryer #417.84052500.
Thanks for you help so far. The heating element runs for about 10 seconds, then shuts off. We have disconnected the exhaust, there is no blockage, there is a strong airflow. We jumped out the limit switches, replaced the circuit board, and the problem continues. The heating element is red all the way around, we can hear the relay click off, and then after awhile it clicks back on for about 10 seconds. Would unplugging the moisture sensor make a difference?
Thanks denman!
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#4 Posted : Saturday, November 7, 2009 3:57:02 AM(UTC)
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Here is a manual which I think may be close to your unit. I know your unit is a Frigidaire but there is no way to cross reference the model numbers so I found a manual where the control panel looks close to yours. I hope!!
http://frigidaireservicetips.co...rGoodandBetterModels.pdf

Would unplugging the moisture sensor make a difference?

It can't hurt. I would try cleaning it with isopropyl alcohol first.

I also would pull the thermistor and check it for resistance.
The manual says it is a negative coefficient thermistor so as temperature increases resistance decreases. Check that it is within spec at room temperature. Then hold it on an ice cube the resistance should increase.
Then hold it in your hand and it should decrease.
Check that the wires from the control to the thermistor are good.
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nancy4240weber  
#5 Posted : Wednesday, November 18, 2009 3:42:17 PM(UTC)
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Thank you denman for your help. We tested the thermistor and that was the problem. The part arrived today, and the dryer is working GREAT!!
Thanks so much,
Nancy Weber:)
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#6 Posted : Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:22:10 PM(UTC)
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You are welcome

Glad it worked out

Thanks for replying back because another person with the same problem will see how you fixed yours and that it worked.
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