laundryboy
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Is it possible to get a heater for this dryer still?
Kenmore dryer heater
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repairguy
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laundryboy
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Thank you 
Thanks guys for all the info. I’m still on the fence to get it or not. I love this design but really want a matching set.
Thanks guys for all the info. I’m still on the fence to get it or not. I love this design but really want a matching set.
laundryboy
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I ordered the part.
Picking up the dryer tomorrow and I’ll replace the heating element. Now to find the belt drive washer to go along with it.
Picking up the dryer tomorrow and I’ll replace the heating element. Now to find the belt drive washer to go along with it.
bradfordwhite
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If this is it.
You have good taste.
This is very mol Kenmore and probably one of Sears best selling models. Finding a matching belt-drive washer is getting more and more difficult as time goes on but they are still out there.
You have good taste.
This is very mol Kenmore and probably one of Sears best selling models. Finding a matching belt-drive washer is getting more and more difficult as time goes on but they are still out there.
laundryboy
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Paint.
Do you think I could paint to from its Almond colour to white or even Avocado green. ?
Do you think I could paint to from its Almond colour to white or even Avocado green. ?
stevet
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Less than meets the eye!
Chris,
Just because a dryer doesn't get hot does not mean it has a bad element. As you know, it can be a bad thermostat, a broken wire or a bad thermal fuse. All these items need to be checked before buying a new element.
Also, someone may say it doesn't heat, but they could have had the dryer hooked up to a clogged vent which would make the element shut off due to overheating.
The dryer looks well used but they do last forever.
Pick it up since you can't go wrong on the price and see what you can find and then go from there.
Chris,
Just because a dryer doesn't get hot does not mean it has a bad element. As you know, it can be a bad thermostat, a broken wire or a bad thermal fuse. All these items need to be checked before buying a new element.
Also, someone may say it doesn't heat, but they could have had the dryer hooked up to a clogged vent which would make the element shut off due to overheating.
The dryer looks well used but they do last forever.
Pick it up since you can't go wrong on the price and see what you can find and then go from there.
laundryboy
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Ohh. Great idea.
I’m picking it up tonight. I ordered a new element. How do you tell if the thermostat is bad ? Are they all in the element box. I’m still new to working on machines. But I’m definitely gonna try it all out and see I love this big door design. There is another one near me with the smaller drop down door for $50 they said jf works great. I like the look of the larger door. Just not the almond colour.
I’m picking it up tonight. I ordered a new element. How do you tell if the thermostat is bad ? Are they all in the element box. I’m still new to working on machines. But I’m definitely gonna try it all out and see I love this big door design. There is another one near me with the smaller drop down door for $50 they said jf works great. I like the look of the larger door. Just not the almond colour.
laundryboy
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Second one for sale.
stevet
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Multi-meter and donor machine
Chris, you test the thermostat by seeing if there is continuity thru it. You need a multimeter that will test for continuity. It will also measure voltage and resistance and other functions depending on which setting you select. You can pick up a meter at Harbor Freight for a few bucks to get you started.
Also, that other machine may prove useful as a donor unit as many of the parts may be the same, but that is up to you to try and figure out. With both model numbers, you can compare parts lists and see what parts are common to both of them.
www.sears.com/parts
Chris, you test the thermostat by seeing if there is continuity thru it. You need a multimeter that will test for continuity. It will also measure voltage and resistance and other functions depending on which setting you select. You can pick up a meter at Harbor Freight for a few bucks to get you started.
Also, that other machine may prove useful as a donor unit as many of the parts may be the same, but that is up to you to try and figure out. With both model numbers, you can compare parts lists and see what parts are common to both of them.
www.sears.com/parts
laundryboy
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I picked it up
I got the dryer home, now to tear it apart and replace what needs to be replaced,
anyone around Orlando want to come have a Kenmore garage day?
I got the dryer home, now to tear it apart and replace what needs to be replaced,
anyone around Orlando want to come have a Kenmore garage day?
laundryboy
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age,
whats the age of this dryer,
whats the age of this dryer,
repairguy
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The first one that you posted the model tag of was built the 37th week of 1985. The second one was built between 1982 and 1986.
stevet
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Maybe!
I am working at the office in south Orlando for the next few weeks. Maybe I can help you out if you get stuck.
I am working at the office in south Orlando for the next few weeks. Maybe I can help you out if you get stuck.
laundryboy
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Last question I promise
Sorry for so many questions, I promise this is the last one,
can I swap out the drums with the other dryer in the thread? the smaller door white one?
the drum of the one I have is peeling paint, and kinda smells funny.
Sorry for so many questions, I promise this is the last one,
can I swap out the drums with the other dryer in the thread? the smaller door white one?
the drum of the one I have is peeling paint, and kinda smells funny.
repairguy
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Ask away! I don’t mind helping someone save an old appliance if I can. The drums on these two dryers cannot be switched due to the door sizes. Each drum is built differently because of this.
laundryboy
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Steve
If you have time one day that would be amazing. I’m going to attempt to paint it. I wish for Avocado green. But may just go with black
This was inside the lint filter box.
If you have time one day that would be amazing. I’m going to attempt to paint it. I wish for Avocado green. But may just go with black
This was inside the lint filter box.
