Kenmore Dryer Repair – Canton, OH (110.66652501)

A Canton homeowner called about their Kenmore dryer that wasn’t heating anymore. Everything seemed to work fine, just not heating. We found the high limit thermal fuse had failed and replaced it along with the heating element.

The Problem

The customer reported their dryer was not heating. Everything else seemed to work fine, but it just wasn’t heating anymore.

Diagnosis

The high limit thermal fuse had failed. This safety component cuts power to the heating element when the dryer overheats, which typically happens when airflow is restricted or the vent system is compromised.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: 279816 thermal cutoff and 279838 heating element
• Work performed: Replaced the failed high limit thermal fuse with the overload kit and installed a new heat element while the unit was apart
• Result: Dryer restored to full heating operation

Is It Worth Repairing?

Kenmore dryers are generally reliable appliances worth repairing when the issue is component failure like this. The 110-series models are built to last, and replacing thermal fuses and heating elements typically provides years of continued service at a fraction of replacement cost.

Maintenance Tips for Kenmore Dryers

• Clean the lint screen after every load to maintain proper airflow
• Have your dryer vent professionally cleaned annually to prevent thermal fuse failures
• Check the external vent hood regularly to ensure it opens freely when the dryer runs

Appliance Repair in Canton, OH

Canton is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Massillon, North Canton, and Alliance. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.