Kenmore Dryer Parts

DIY Kenmore Dryer Repair

If you are having problems with your Kenmore dryer, we are here to help you. There is no need to worry, troubleshooting these common dryer symptoms is simple. We will tell you where to start, and what parts you need to get your dryer up and running again.

Noisy Kenmore Dryer – It is no surprise that it takes a lot of moving parts to keep your Kenmore dryer running. Whether it is due to friction or increased wear on parts, it is not uncommon for your dryer to be noisy. If you have noticed new or increasing noises coming from your Kenmore dryer there is often a simple fix. Some common noises you may hear are squeaking, squealing, thumping or banging, knocking, and grinding. What type of noise you hear can be a hint, for instance, if your dryer is squeaking it might be the idler pulley or drum bearings or rollers, and if you hear scraping or grinding it could be the drum glide or seal. Identifying the sound is the first step. You’ll want to inspect the drive belt and pulley, the drum rollers and bearing, and the blower wheel, these are the most common parts that cause a Kenmore Dryer to be noisy.

Kenmore Dryer Will Not Start – If your Kenmore dryer will not turn on at all it is a sign of power failure or an electronic problem. If this is what you are experiencing you are going to want to check the power cord, the outlet, fuses, and the breaker. It makes sense to rule those issues out first. If your Kenmore dryer has power but will not run or start a cycle you are going to want to start by inspecting the door switch. It is a safety feature that your Kenmore dryer will not run if it thinks the door is open. If there is any debris preventing it from working, or if the part has failed or is broken, your dryer will not run. If you have ruled that out you should then inspect and test the thermal fuse, start switch, timer, and thermostats.

Kenmore Dryer Not Heating Properly – It can be a problem if your Kenmore dryer is not getting hot enough; it means your clothes will not dry properly. Running cycle after cycle trying to dry your clothes can be frustrating, but this could be as simple as an airflow issue. We suggest you start by inspecting and cleaning the exhaust vents and lint screen. Once you have ruled out airflow issues, you can then move to looking at and testing the heating element, thermal fuse, power cord, and thermostats.

Kenmore Dryer Will Not Tumble – If the drum in your Kenmore dryer will not spin you will want to make sure if it is not overloaded. When you overload your dryer it may struggle to rotate, and can do more damage as it is overworked. If the load is not the issue you are going to want to make sure the belt is not broken, damaged, or stretched, that is the most common issue. A simple test before taking the dryer apart is rotating the drum by hand, if it moves too freely and there is no resistance at all that is a sign the belt is the issue. If the drive belt is fine, you should ensure the motor is operational; if the motor is faulty there is no way to drive the drum.