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Post# 396268 11/28/2009 at 13:47 (5,256 days old) by countryford  (Austin, MN) |
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The heating element just went out on my 1963 Lady Kenmore electric dryer. I called an appliance parts store here in the area and they said that the element is no longer being made and that there are no replacements for it. The model number of the dryer is 6308803. If anyone knows where I can get another heating element or know of what part number can be used as a replacement I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks. Justin
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Post# 396273 , Reply# 1 11/28/2009 at 14:07 (5,256 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Hey Justin - Dang, you're having your issues with that set, aren't you? Sears says that elements 237750 and 297393 will work for your dryer. I have seen these on ebay in the past, but nothing shows up now. If I were you I'd put them on a favorites search and see if anything shows up. Also, some folks here on the site may have one of these, but we'll have to see. If you were local I'd loan you one of my dryers to use in the interim.... Are you certain it's the element you need? Gordon | ||
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Post# 396277 , Reply# 2 11/28/2009 at 14:54 (5,256 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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Gordon: I'm 99.9% sure its the heating element. The drum turns, the blower still blows, but the air is cold. When I pulled the clothes out they weren't warm like they should be and I checked the end of the vent and the air was cold. So my first thought is the heating element. I will check those part numbers and see if anything comes up. Also there is a used appliance place in the area that has a kenmore dryer about the same vintage just not the lady kenmore. Last time I checked they wanted 50 for it. If I can't find the element I may end up just buying that for parts.
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Post# 396280 , Reply# 3 11/28/2009 at 15:07 (5,256 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 396282 , Reply# 4 11/28/2009 at 15:11 (5,256 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Justin - Two updates for ya.... First, before you get a dryer for parts, we need to verify that the element in that dryer fits yours. Later model dryers I wouldn't worry about so much, but back in the 60s dryers had 3600, 4400, 5200, and 5600 watt elements, and some others. Oddly, the 63 Lady K, at least yours and mine too, both use 3600 watt elements. The high-speed dryers like the 63 600 and 63 70 series use different elements I do believe. Also, there are 7 model revisions of the 63 Lady K dryer (110.6308801 to 110.6308807) and they use several different elements, so it's important that you use the correct one. I have the dryer pictured here in my garage. It is an exact copy of one my grandmother had so when it appeared on ebay last spring I nabbed it. After it got here, I tried to snap up as many spares for it as I could, and guess what? I have two 237750 elements in my parts supplies. They are Gemline elements vs. Whirlpool FSP elements, but I wanted to have something for the machine so I took what I could find (I am a real stickler for genuine parts for my washers and my cars, but I buy aftermarket when I have to). I'm happy to share with you if you want. Just call my cell or write me and we'll work out the details. Gordon 
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Post# 396284 , Reply# 5 11/28/2009 at 15:19 (5,256 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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Post# 396287 , Reply# 6 11/28/2009 at 16:03 (5,256 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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KM element | ||
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Post# 396327 , Reply# 7 11/28/2009 at 19:44 (5,256 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 396337 , Reply# 8 11/28/2009 at 20:40 (5,256 days old) by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington) | ||
wattage elements...
My high-speed 62-65 Kenmore dryers all have 6000 watt elements, this includes my 65 electronic Lady K, (isn't labeled as a High-speed, but are the same drum design and configuration as the high-speeds) that have the sensors mounted through-out the middle of the drum. I would look at the metal tag on the bottom of the door opening, to see if and what wattage your dryer has it marked at. Rich | ||
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Post# 396413 , Reply# 9 11/29/2009 at 11:46 (5,255 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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Post# 396416 , Reply# 10 11/29/2009 at 12:06 (5,255 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 396417 , Reply# 11 11/29/2009 at 12:12 (5,255 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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| Post# 396449 , Reply# 12 11/29/2009 at 16:27 (5,255 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 396586 , Reply# 14 11/30/2009 at 12:59 (5,254 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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Post# 396600 , Reply# 15 11/30/2009 at 14:33 (5,254 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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