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Post# 543081   9/11/2011 at 19:23 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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"Before" pics were requested, so here be a bunch of 'em.





Post# 543082 , Reply# 1   9/11/2011 at 19:24 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 543083 , Reply# 2   9/11/2011 at 19:25 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 543084 , Reply# 3   9/11/2011 at 19:26 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 543085 , Reply# 4   9/11/2011 at 19:26 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 543086 , Reply# 5   9/11/2011 at 19:28 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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$0.02 stuck behind the door. And found $0.23 behind the moisture sensor housing on the bulkhead.


Post# 543088 , Reply# 6   9/11/2011 at 19:29 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Typical blue staining from denim dyes.


Post# 543089 , Reply# 7   9/11/2011 at 19:30 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 543090 , Reply# 8   9/11/2011 at 19:30 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 543091 , Reply# 9   9/11/2011 at 19:31 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 543092 , Reply# 10   9/11/2011 at 19:33 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Has the skid-type belt idler ... which of course will be replaced with the replacement pulley-type.

Note the sound insulation pad to the right.


Post# 543093 , Reply# 11   9/11/2011 at 19:36 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Found this extra top-locator pin down here, apparently left from the factory.

Insulation pad on the left.  They're listed at $99 (I assume for the pair) on SearsParts!  $85 at PartsTap.


Post# 543094 , Reply# 12   9/11/2011 at 19:37 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Lint-infested motor.


Post# 543095 , Reply# 13   9/11/2011 at 19:38 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 543096 , Reply# 14   9/11/2011 at 19:39 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Blower housing with thermal fuse (white, upper) and thermistor (black, lower).


Post# 543097 , Reply# 15   9/11/2011 at 19:40 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Element connection and high-limit 'stat.


Post# 543098 , Reply# 16   9/11/2011 at 19:42 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Bottom of filter housing.  The fuse was initially stuck in the lint higher up at the drum air intake, it fell down when I bumped the housing.


Post# 543099 , Reply# 17   9/11/2011 at 19:43 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Up here is where the fuse was stuck.


Post# 543100 , Reply# 18   9/11/2011 at 19:44 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Back of the air intake on the bulkhead.  The foam seal is deteriorated.




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Post# 543101 , Reply# 19   9/11/2011 at 19:45 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 543102 , Reply# 20   9/11/2011 at 19:49 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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The air pathways were covered with a nice layer of lint, anchored by what I assume is residue from dryer sheets.  This is after going at it with a shop-vac hose.  I washed/scrubbed everything.


Post# 543105 , Reply# 21   9/11/2011 at 19:50 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Gutted cabinet after washing.  Painting, of course, is yet to be done.


Post# 543106 , Reply# 22   9/11/2011 at 19:51 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 543116 , Reply# 23   9/11/2011 at 19:58 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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The upper half of the element frame is charred, cracked, and warped.  It heated on pre-disassembly testing and cycled properly so apparently isn't grounding-out (at least during the test) so I hadn't anticipated a problem, but I don't think it should be run like this!


Post# 543121 , Reply# 24   9/11/2011 at 20:12 (4,607 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
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Welcome to the world of appliance abuse. The heater is probably OK but this dryer was operated with less than a ideal exhaust system, but I an sure that will not happen under your care. Other wise it looks like you are doing a great job as usual and this dryer could last another 20-30 years if the main board cooperates.


Post# 543137 , Reply# 25   9/11/2011 at 21:33 (4,607 days old) by appnut (TX)        
Lint Layer Anchored by Dryer Sheet Residue

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toggles is right, along with a few other people here.  THAT RIGHT THERE SHOWS WHY NO ONE SHOULD BE USING DRYER SHEETS IN THEIR DRYER!!!  Major fire hazzard.  That film residue attracting the lint.


Post# 543140 , Reply# 26   9/11/2011 at 21:47 (4,607 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)        

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i am using dryer sheets in my dryer and i do not have problems or lint acumulating and i will always use dryer sheets. in my dryer

Post# 543142 , Reply# 27   9/11/2011 at 21:54 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Pierre, you have completely disassembled your dryer and inspected it to confirm there is no lint and softener residue accumulating?


Post# 543143 , Reply# 28   9/11/2011 at 21:58 (4,607 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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BTW, if anyone is wondering about the green grass ... I've been running the sprinklers.  Notice in the first picture a dead zone begins where they don't reach.


Post# 543144 , Reply# 29   9/11/2011 at 22:09 (4,607 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)        

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no there is no need to do this as the outdoor vent works even if the dryer is not working so when its windy the lin get stuck in a grid on the dryer vent and clean my lint filter after each load

Post# 543149 , Reply# 30   9/11/2011 at 22:47 (4,607 days old) by A440 ()        

Awesome Pictures Glen!
Yuck!
I am sure it will be showroom new when you are finished!
Brent


Post# 543567 , Reply# 31   9/14/2011 at 11:57 (4,605 days old) by foo123 ()        
Questions

How do you plan on removing the denim stains?

Just going to vacuum the motor, or will you use other cleanup methods? What would
they be?

Will you be obtaining spares in case the keypad or control unit goes?

Thanks for the photos.


Post# 544378 , Reply# 32   9/18/2011 at 20:28 (4,600 days old) by AutowasherFreak ()        

I'm really surprised that it didn't go up in flames. What a yucky mess, but after seeing what you did to the matching washer, I sure you will have it looking as good as new.


Post# 547660 , Reply# 33   10/5/2011 at 21:07 (4,583 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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I suppose I should finish this thread.

Parts: heating element, high-limit thermostat, dryer refurb kit (belt, idler, drum rollers), console endcaps (one was broken), weather stripping, light bulb, spray paint.

I found that lacquer thinner removes the blue stain (paint thinner does not).

Compressed air to clean the motor.


Post# 547661 , Reply# 34   10/5/2011 at 21:08 (4,583 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 547673 , Reply# 36   10/5/2011 at 22:51 (4,583 days old) by A440 ()        

Awesome Job Glen!


Post# 547683 , Reply# 37   10/5/2011 at 23:30 (4,583 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)        

Very nice! Looks like you just took it out of the factory carton.

Post# 547894 , Reply# 38   10/6/2011 at 23:06 (4,582 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)        

After you finish everything, please send both washers and dryers to my home. LOL


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