On the covered Kenmore hybrid dryer, PS means Kenmore's service table lists this code as: power supply failure. A PS code means the dryer is not getting the supply it needs, so check that the cord is seated, the outlet has power and the breaker has not tripped before opening the dryer.
Differential
Likely causes of “Kenmore hybrid dryer code PS”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
The power cord is not correctly connected (PS)
What separates it The display shows PS and the dryer will not start
How to confirm Unplug the dryer and check the cord connection at the back
- 2
A cord installed for the wrong supply type
What separates it A three-wire cord is fitted where a four-wire is needed
How to confirm Compare with the installation instructions
- 3
A loose terminal block connection
What separates it The cord has come loose
How to confirm Reconnect it
- 4
A breaker that is only half on
What separates it The dryer lacks one leg of power
How to confirm Reset both halves
- 5
A fault in the house wiring
What separates it The outlet reads low
How to confirm Have an electrician check
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- That the display shows PS
- How the cord is connected
- The state of the breaker
- The full model number
Try in this order
0 of 7 completedCorrect only the documented fault domain
ReversibleCheck the power cord connection at the wall outlet. The L2 leg of 240-volt power could be missing. Check the house circuit breaker that supplies the L2 leg of 240-volt power to the dryer. Reset the breaker if necessary. Unplug the dryer and check the power cord wiring on the dryer terminal block. Reconnect any loose power cord connections and wire the power cord according to the directions in the installation manual. Replace the power cord if damaged. With the dryer still unplugged, check the wiring connections on the main control board and reconnect any loose wires. Replace the control board if you find damage. Parts named: power cord, Main control board.
Unplug the dryer
ReversiblePull the plug from the outlet before you look at the cord, since the terminal block carries 240 volts.
Look at the cord connection at the back
ReversibleRemove the access cover and see how the power cord connects to the terminal block. A wire on the wrong terminal, or a three-wire cord on a four-wire supply, causes PS.
Connect the cord as the instructions state
ReversibleThe table says the power cord on the back of the electric dryer is not correctly connected, and the fix is to connect it according to the installation instructions.
Check the breaker
ReversibleA double-pole breaker must have both halves on, since a half-tripped breaker leaves one leg of the supply dead.
Plug in and start a cycle
ReversibleRestore power and run a short timed dry to confirm that PS has cleared.
Call an electrician if PS stays
ReversibleIf the cord is right and PS remains, the outlet or the house wiring may be at fault.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- The code on this page
- PS, a power supply error.
- Parts involved
- The power cord and the terminal block.
- Source
- Sears PartsDirect's table for Kenmore hybrid dryers.
- Three-wire and four-wire cords
- Older homes supply a dryer with three wires and newer homes with four, and the cord must match the outlet and the dryer's terminal block. A mismatch is the classic cause of a power supply fault on a dryer that has just been installed or moved.
- When to hire an electrician
- If you are not sure how a cord should connect, or the outlet looks scorched, stop and have an electrician check it. A dryer wired wrongly can overheat or shock someone, and the repair is quick for a professional.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Connect the power cord according to the installation instructions, and use an electrician if unsure
- !Unplug the dryer before touching the cord
- !Do not alter the terminal block without the instructions
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Exact questions
Common questions
What does PS mean on a Kenmore hybrid dryer?+
Kenmore's service table lists this code as: power supply failure.
Is the cord the usual cause?+
Yes, a wrongly fitted or loose cord is the cause that the table names.
Can I fix it myself?+
If you follow the installation instructions and unplug the dryer first, yes, but use an electrician if you are unsure.
Could the breaker be the cause?+
Yes, so check that both halves of the double breaker are on.