Thread Number: 88789
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
Can my Kenmore dryer be repaired? |
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Post# 1133318 , Reply# 1   11/12/2021 at 10:32 (867 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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Post# 1133320 , Reply# 2   11/12/2021 at 10:45 (867 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1133324 , Reply# 3   11/12/2021 at 11:07 (867 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1133325 , Reply# 4   11/12/2021 at 11:21 (867 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Dang, I have the washer that matches this!!
Lee, check the wiring as well - specifically the connector block where the house supply line or power cord are connected to the dryer. I've run across issues with connections that have come loose or worse, overheated and burnt, over time which has resulted in a no-heat drying issue.
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Post# 1133330 , Reply# 5   11/12/2021 at 12:13 (867 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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This is what it should look like when you remove the rear panel. The dryer is this photo is RickR’s 1956 Whirlpool Imperial dryer he restored back in the mid 2000’s.
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Post# 1133372 , Reply# 6   11/12/2021 at 17:35 (867 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 1133377 , Reply# 7   11/12/2021 at 17:50 (867 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 1133394 , Reply# 9   11/12/2021 at 21:34 (867 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 1133397 , Reply# 10   11/12/2021 at 22:05 (867 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)   |   | |
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Post# 1133534 , Reply# 12   11/14/2021 at 16:59 (865 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)   |   | |
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If you can find an element that will fit without touching any part of the wiring or blocking the air flow it will be easier. Because of the age, finding a kit and parts might prove difficult.
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Post# 1133535 , Reply# 13   11/14/2021 at 17:04 (865 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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Interestingly enough, my 1963 RCA Whirlpool Imperial dryer uses a similar style of heating element in it.
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Post# 1133602 , Reply# 14   11/15/2021 at 11:24 (864 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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