Kenmore Temperature or Moisture Sensing Out of Calibration

Dryer causes clothes to shrink or over-dry even on automatic cycles

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Faulty cycling thermostat, failed thermistor, moisture sensor bars not detecting dryness correctly, control board calibration issue

Safety First: Unplug dryer before testing thermostats or sensors.

Steps:

Verify settings: Ensure you are using appropriate fabric settings and not high heat for delicate items.
Clean moisture sensors: Wipe sensor bars with alcohol to restore proper sensing.
Test cycling thermostat: Check thermostat operation and replace if it allows temperatures to run too high.
Thermistor check: Test thermistor resistance and replace if out of spec.

Medium 3/5

Cycling Thermostat

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