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Lady Kenmore needs attention |
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Post# 484494 , Reply# 1   12/27/2010 at 02:37 (4,869 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Hey gmoneeighteen -
It would be nice to know your name so we know who to address, but here's a couple answers for you: 1) In my 1972 Lady Kenmore, I didn't take apart the console at all to replace the bulb (the 72s use the same console as yours). If I remember correctly, I just tilted the panel door halfway or so to get access to the bulb, twisted the bulb like you do in most florescent applications, took it out, and did the reverse for the replacement. This may be an easy replacement bulb to get at a lighting store (I don't know for sure), but I got mine through Whirlpool. You can get the part number from Searspartsdirect.com. Just get your model number before you start. As to the rollers, they are both the same, or should be. I recommend Whirlpool/FSP parts, but using an off-brand would still improve your situation. The dryer maintenance kit you mentioned will make a world of difference in your dryer. Try for the OEM parts if any way possible. Gordon |
Post# 484547 , Reply# 2   12/27/2010 at 11:48 (4,868 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)   |   | |
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I agree on the FSP parts. They usually seem a little heavier duty than the original part they are replacing and should last longer. |
Post# 484571 , Reply# 3   12/27/2010 at 13:56 (4,868 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Last year I bought 3 NON-OEM belt-roller-idler pulley kits off of flea-bay because they were 45-50% less the the originals. I FINALLY got around to installing them in two of my dryers earlier this month. So far the belts and rollers "seem" to be OK, though I think the new rollers MAY be getting flat spots when not in use (I very rarely use these dryers). The idler pulley is a different story however. After installing the idler and the belt, I could NOT use or run the dryer because the idler pulley was RIGHT AGAINST the motor pulley and rubbed. I did briefly start the dryer before final assembly, but it made a horrendous noise. I ended up re-installing the original idler pulley and throwing away the "new" ones because they were usless. Moral of the story, don't go cheap and buy non OEM parts! Kevin |
Post# 484716 , Reply# 5   12/28/2010 at 02:34 (4,868 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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When replacing the bulb you have to work blind and by feel. More than once I got the tube in and found it not working since one of the pins was not in the socket. It's a little annoying, but you replace the tube so rarely it's not an issue. |
Post# 487858 , Reply# 7   1/10/2011 at 07:23 (4,854 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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I do agree that the OEM parts are generally better but there exceptions. On any 29" WP built dryers 1974 and later I often use the HD 5 rib drum belt PT# 349533 instead of the WP # 341241 4 rib belt. WP used to use the 5 rib belt on all super capacity dryers and commercial machines, but discontinued it 5 or more years ago because they wanted the machines to be serviced more often. If you want the heavier belt you can get them from Larry @ Modern Parts in Ohio Ph # 216-661-6966.
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