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bwoltanski  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:01:29 AM(UTC)
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6 year old kenmore dryer is not heating. is it the heating element or should i check other things before ordering a new heating element?
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ApplianceJunk  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:47:51 AM(UTC)
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First thing I would check is the voltage to the dryer.
How do I check the voltage to my electric dryer?

If the voltage is correct then it could be a high limit thermostat that is bad or of coarse the heating element. Both could be check for continuity with a multimeter.
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