Kenmore Dryer Parts Troubleshooting and Repair FAQ
When performing any sort of self-repair please be certain all appliances are unplugged prior to servicing them for maximum safety and protection of all involved. Below you will find tips to quickly DIY repair most common problems associated with Kenmore dryer parts.
How to Change a Heating Element From a Kenmore 90 Series Dryer? 70 Series?
1. Remove the toe panel from the bottom front portion of the dryer. This will require the usage of a flathead screwdriver or a putty knife. Take one of these tools and a flashlight in hand then seek out two metal clips positioned approximately four inches from the sides of the panel. Place pressure on these clips until they release. The entire access panel can now be pulled away.
2. Look within the newly accessible space. In the back interior of a Kenmore clothes dryer on the right side will be a metal box known as the dryer heating element housing with heat shield. Remove the bottom screw from the heat shield to reveal the heating element part.
3. There will be two wires leading away from the element. Disconnect them.
4. Once the wires are removed a screw will be revealed. When this screw is taken out the heating element Kenmore dryer part should slide out easily.
5. Place the new element heating coil kit within the housing and properly align it. Replace the screw which will hold it in place then reconnect the wires.
6. Replace the heat shield and toe panel then test the dryer.
How to Replace Belt on Kenmore Dryer?
Kenmore Dryer troubleshooting doesn't get much easier than determining whether a drum belt needs to be replaced or not. If the belt is broken the drum won't turn at all.
1. Remove the lint filter. The filter is the dryer lint screen cover on top of the dryer.
2. Unscrew the screws which hold the filter housing to the dryer cabinet.
3. Lift the top of the dryer. This will generally require a putty knife or similar prying tool to be used at each corner.
4. Now loosen the screws located at the bottom of the front panel. Do not remove these Kenmore dryer parts. When this is done move the screws within the cabinet that secure the dryer's front panel to the sides. This will be done at the top part of the dryer.
5. You should be able to access the dryer belt and drum now. If the belt is actually broken it will be easy to simply slide it clear.
6. Lean the front panel away from the sides of the dryer and place the new belt over the drum.
7. Reattach the dryer's front panel and check to be certain the lip on the drum's back is adjusted properly against the rear buckhead seal on the dryer.
8. Now position the belt properly so that the grooved side of the belt faces downward. Push the idler pulley toward the dryer's motor then loop the belt around it twice. The idler assembly is held in place by tension. When a belt breaks it may be found in the bottom of a unit. If it has fallen reach down then pull it up and to the right so that it will be in position. For reference, the idler assembly is a looped back-strap of spring steel that is formed with a plastic wheel on one end.
9. If everything seems to be aligned properly replace the cabinet and lint filter into their proper positions. Then Screw everything back in place and test your Kenmore dryer.
How to Fix a Kenmore 70 Series Dryer That the Motor Runs But Will Not Turn Clothing?
Kenmore dryer troubleshooting and appliance parts repair in this instance is usually nothing more difficult that replacing the dryer belt. It seems complicated at first but follow the directions for this repair and it will be no problem.
However, if the drum won't turn and it's make a strange noise similar to a hum and click there is a strong possibility that the motor is fried. It may need replacement. To check this, remove the belt and turn on the dryer. If the motor hums and clicks then Kenmore dryer part needs to be repaired or replaced.
InIn some very rare instances the Thermal fuse may be open. Check it with your Ohm meter to determine this. If it is not working properly it will need to be replaced.
How to Replace a Thermostat on a Kenmore Dryer?
This is certainly of the Kenmore dryer parts that frequently malfunctions and gets the most number of questions asked by its owners through out forums. The solution, however, is quite simple, here are the steps:
1. Pull off the back plate of the dryer. This is usually help on with 1/4 inch nut screws.
2. Locate the thermostat that needs to be replaced. Kenmore dryers have more than one thermostat. The cycling thermostat will generally be placed closer to the blower wheel housing or inside the exhaust/air vent. The hi-limit thermostat is generally housed on the heating element which is on the right side of the machine.
3. The number of thermostats and related parts in a given dryer will vary. Each is usually around an inch to an inch and a half in length and tends toward an oval shape. The thermostat that will be removed will need some minor prep work before it should be taken off. Notably, the individual servicing the machine would mark the wires connecting it in some fashion so that they know the proper way to reattach them to the new device.
4. Unscrew the thermostat of choice.
5. Place the new thermostat and wire it according to how the wires were marked.
6. Replace everything and test the clothes dryer.
How to Check Limit Thermostat on Kenmore Dryer?
Testing the Hi-limit Thermostat on a Kenmore dryer will require the usage of an Ohm meter. Adjust this meter to the RX1 resistance scale. Take the probes and place one on each side of the limit thermostats terminals. The thermostat in question is located to the right of the dryer vent. It is a piece of metal that leads to the heating element housing.
Upon testing the limit, if it shows infinite resistance it is broken. In this case it will need to be replaced.
How to Thoroughly Clean Around the Motor of a Kenmore Heavy Duty 60 Series Dryer?
The best method for cleaning around the clothes dryer motor part will be to use an old tooth brush and a vacuum with a small hose attachment and strong suction. A lint-free cloth that is damp but not wet, will be useful as well. Make certain it is only damp as water getting into the motor could ruin it.
1. Remove the dryer cabinet or the back panel depending on preference.
2. Begin by working around the motor with the tooth brush to loosen all the stuck on particles of dirt, grime, and lint that have gotten into the tiny crevices of the device and the surrounding area. Any large wads of lint or other items can be removed by hand should they be found during the cleaning process of your Kenmore dryer parts.
3. Use the vacuum after this is finished to get all the loose dirt and lint from the area.
4. If you feel the need to make the area extra clean use the lightly dampened cloth the wipe away any excess dirt that the vacuum did not suction away. It is absolutely vital that no water gets into the motor, however. This is an optional step and should only be done if the individual servicing the Kenmore parts is certain they will not leak water into the motor. Otherwise skip this step.
5. Close up the cabinet or back panel.
Where to Buy Kenmore Dryer Parts?
The easiest location to purchase Kenmore dryer parts and all of its clothes dryer components is from Kenmore website itself. If an individual decides they desire to purchase from a third party there are also excellent resources such as Part Select.
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