Kitchenaid Elec Dryer Won't Start

Dryer Repair
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Any advice before me having to ask for a service call? Dryer won’t start.

Dryer power is present, interior light goes on, dryer door switch turns off light. No circuit breaker tripped for main power. Dryer is approx 4 yrs old.

Start switch button "clicks" when pressed as is normal but does not start on any dry cycle.

Unplugged power cord and removed back panel but can see no damaged part.

I’m not familiar with internal parts but love to hear any ideas to check! Thanks in advance. --John

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John,

The first thing I would do is check the thermal fuse (#6 on the diagram) for continuity. Replace the thermal fuse and the cycling thermostat (#7) if the thermal fuse is blown.

Here are the break down diagrams and the parts list for the Kitchen Aid dryer http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=949206&&model_id=5135841

Gene.