Thread Number: 16003
Dryer Just Died |
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Post# 267552 , Reply# 1   3/2/2008 at 03:56 (5,870 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 267564 , Reply# 2   3/2/2008 at 07:58 (5,869 days old) by funguy10 ()   |   | |
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What did you ever do with the DD Kenmore. I recommended you keep it incase the Calypso went haywire again. (And I garuntee you it will.) |
Post# 267573 , Reply# 4   3/2/2008 at 09:12 (5,869 days old) by funguy10 ()   |   | |
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What is American Home Sheild? |
Post# 267722 , Reply# 7   3/3/2008 at 09:17 (5,868 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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I agree with Goatfarmer - sounds to me like the thermal element in the motor is switching it off when it gets hot. The motor could be clogged with lint, or it's bearings could be bad. BUT, with the start switch taking that long to start it, there could be some current flow issues too. The thermal protector is doing its job though, that's for sure. |
Post# 267723 , Reply# 8   3/3/2008 at 09:21 (5,868 days old) by jaxsunst ()   |   | |
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I put a new thermo switch in it about a year ago. At that time, when I took the back off, it was very clean inside. It has been running very, very loud for a couple of months. |
Post# 267743 , Reply# 9   3/3/2008 at 11:43 (5,868 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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"Loud" may well be the motor failing...bearings roar when they age, and they cause the motor to run hot. Motors for that machine are at most any decent parts house, but they aren't necessarily cheap. Your insurance company may get you a new dryer instead it sounds like. Let us know how it turns out. If you have to change the motor yourself, it sounds like you're capable of it - it's not a difficult repair and Kenmore and WP both have DIY books to help guide you. |
Post# 267838 , Reply# 10   3/4/2008 at 11:03 (5,867 days old) by jaxsunst ()   |   | |
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Home Shield sent Sears out. The guy just left. He replaced the motor and the blower. It only cost me $60 for the deductible. I just put a comforter in it. It hasn't sounded that good in a long time. |
Post# 267863 , Reply# 11   3/4/2008 at 14:05 (5,867 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Jack, I got AHS coverage for my mom when it was offered for a good rate and included in her mortgage payment. My sister has had them for many years. They don't cover everything. Clogged pipes at my mom's were never covered. My sister tried and tried to get them to replace her old Superba DW but they kept sending techs out to fix it and it would still leave black residue on the dishes and generally not clean anything. She finally bought herself a Bosch since AHS wouldn't replace the KA. Also, when I called to ask why they replaced my mom's Kenmore washer with a cheap GE POS, they said they use GE products for anything they replace. So if they decide your dryer needs to be replaced, they will either provide a GE model or you will have to pay for the replacement yourself and then send them the receipts to show that you bought something that they will still insure for you. I doubt they will insure something you buy used so be careful how you work any claim with them if your intention is to find a used dryer. |