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How do I fixed it Kenmore Elite Quite pack 4. MODEL number 110.87872601
Sounds like the drive motor could be getting to hot. There is a overload on the drive motor that will kill the power to the motor until the motor cools down.
Once the motor cools down the overload resets itself. You can often hear the overload click when it resets itself.
The overload is on the motor itself. If this is the problem you will have to replace the motor.
Often with this type of problem you can run the dryer until it gets hot enough to quit. Then unplug the dryer and take it apart. Feel the motor to see how hot it is. It should not be hot. Also try to spin the motor by hand and see if it turns free or if it turns hard after it quits. UPDATE I’d start by replacing thermal fuse: Cause 1Thermal Fuse The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryer’s heat source such as the heating element on electric dryers or at the burner on gas models. The fuse should be closed for continuity meaning it has a continuous electrical path through it when good. If overheated the fuse will have no continuity meaning the electrical path is broken and the fuse has blown. A multimeter can be used to test it for continuity. Be aware that a blown thermal fuse is an indication of a restricted exhaust vent from the dryer to the outside. Always check the dryer venting when replacing a blown thermal fuse. Thermal Fuse for your Kenmore Dryer RepairClinic Item #2986 https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/… Dryer thermal fuse located on the blower housing. If the dryer overheats, the thermal fuse blows cutting off power to the motor or the heating system. When the fuse is bad the dryer won’t start or will run but not heat. The thermal fuse cannot be reset. Fuses often blow due to a clogged dryer vent. $9.99 Quantity: In Stock › Suggested tools
Cause 1 Thermal Fuse The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryer’s heat source such as the heating element on electric dryers or at the burner on gas models. The fuse should be closed for continuity meaning it has a continuous electrical path through it when good. If overheated the fuse will have no continuity meaning the electrical path is broken and the fuse has blown. A multimeter can be used to test it for continuity. Be aware that a blown thermal fuse is an indication of a restricted exhaust vent from the dryer to the outside. Always check the dryer venting when replacing a blown thermal fuse. Thermal Fuse for your Kenmore Dryer RepairClinic Item #2986 Dryer thermal fuse located on the blower housing. If the dryer overheats, the thermal fuse blows cutting off power to the motor or the heating system. When the fuse is bad the dryer won’t start or will run but not heat. The thermal fuse cannot be reset. Fuses often https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/… due to a clogged dryer vent. Total: $9.99 Cause 2 Incoming Power Problem If you have a gas dryer, unplug the dryer from the wall and plug something else into the outlet to determine if the outlet is working. If you have an electric dryer, check the home circuit breaker or fuses. If the circuit breaker or fuses are working, use a multimeter to test the outlet. Cause 3 Main Control Board The main control board might be defective. However, this is rarely the case. Before replacing the main control board, check all of the more commonly defective parts.If you have determined that all of the other components are working properly, replace the main control board. (The control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component.) Parts Main Control Board for your Kenmore Dryer https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/…
