11079132410 Kenmore Dryer - Instructions

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Very Loud Squeaking Noise
79 of 100 people found this instruction helpful.
  • GREGORY from Wilsonville, OR
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
1) Disconnected power cord from wall. 2) Disconnected vent hose from back of dryer. 3)Removed dryer rear panel. 4)Disengaged tension spring on idle wheel arm. 5) Removed worn idle wheel. 6)Installed new Idler wheel assembly. 7) Vacuumed dust from rear of dryer (optional, recommended). 8) Reinstalled rear cover, vent hose and power cord. E asy repair 15-30
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TOb stopped turning after a week or so of high pitched "squeals" coming from inside the dryer.
43 of 48 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from Princeton, WV
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I recommend you order the idler pulley as soon as you start to hear the unusual noise indicating metal against metal. Replace the idler pulley before it fails and possibly causes more damage to the drive system. Simply removed the power cord at the back of the dryer and then the multiple screws holding the back panel in place as well as the clip holding the exhaust vent in place. You may need to remove the top panel to access a few of these screws. A diagram of the belt routing is in the paperwork I found behind the front lower panel of the dryer. This too is easily removed with just a few screws.
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Needed to change rear exhaust to the side to fit dryer into my closet.
44 of 91 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Mark from San Diego, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
First, I opened up the front of the dryer and then unscrewed the entire back piece. I assembled the new exhaust piece from the kit. Next, I took out the old straight rear exhaust and then replaced it with the elbow shaped left eshaust from the kit. Lastly, reattache the back and front pieces of the dryer.
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Idler Pulley broke
21 of 26 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Keith from Richmond, VA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Socket set
I disconnect the power, then the vent pipe. I removed the back panel of the dryer to access the pulley and removed the belt. Replaced the back and put everything back together.
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idler pully sqwieling
19 of 24 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jerry Duty from Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
once the back is off remove belt from tentioner and remove v clip. smooth shaft with wd-40 and scotch brite , then install new idler replace v clip
and your done !!!
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Dryer starts with loud squeak initially. Eventually there was a loud clank and dryer stopped.
16 of 17 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Victor from HOUSTON, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Rather than remove the front panels, door, control panel and drum, I noticed 1/4" metal screws on the back panel. There were approximately 6 holding the back panel in place. I did have to remove the top panel as well before removing the back. Once removed I had complete access to the broken idler pulley assembly. I immediately saw the b roken pulley. I installed the new one with very little effort. Reset the belt according to instructions from the video. Reassembled, plugged in, hit start and enjoyed the sweet sounds of success. All told it took me about 20 minutes from start to finish.
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Dryer would not turn
15 of 18 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Kim K from Hurst, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
My dryer starter squeaking in December 09 and the repairman told me that it would cost between $200-$500. I did not let him fix it as this machine is only 3 years old. When the part finally broke in April 10, I was ready to junk this and just buy a used dryer. My husband went on line and quickly figured out the part he would need to do the repairs. It cost under $20.00. Now my dryer is fixed and running and there are no squeaks. Thank you
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Dryer made a terrible screeching noise when tumbling.
13 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Richard from SAUGERTIES, NY
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
I followed the repair Vedic and took the drum out and replaced the pulls and bracket. Very straightforward job. Dryer is now as quite as the first day we bought it.
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Idler pulley wore out
10 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Peter from HUEYTOWN, AL
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
Removed the back panel and saw that the idler pulley was worn out. It only took me 5min. To replace, it was very easy to replace.
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Dryer squeeching very loud
9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Michael from ENOLA, PA
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Socket set
Took off back of dryer Undid belt from belt adjuster pulled and took off adjuster put new one on redid belt and put back on dryer. Done
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Broken dryer door catch
9 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Preston from ETNA, OH
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Used the screwdriver pressed the blade against the edge of the door catch and popped it out. Put the new door catch in place and pressed it and it snapped into place. Done
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Catch was broken
9 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Rosemary from RILEY, MI
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Removed the plastic guard. Snapped the catch in place and replaced the guard
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Noisy
5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from HAGERSTOWN, MD
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Disconnect power supply, remove power cord from dryer, remove dryer vent tube from dryer, remove 2 Philips screws from power connection on dryer, remove nuts from back of dryer, remove back of dryer. Locate idler pulley at bottom of unit at the rear of the motor, pull pulley back to loosen belt and remove from pulley, remove pulley retain er clip, remove pulley and rear washer from shaft and inspect shaft for wear or rust. replace washer and pulley (no specific direction to replace them, washer first then pulley). Reverse above procedure to reassemble. This is for a front load dryer, a top load dryer is different.
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Dryer was squealing
4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Kevin from VALDOSTA, GA
  • Very Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Disconnected Power cord, removed vent pipe, removed back panel, had to slide top cover off to remove additional screw holding back on. Went down to where the Idler Pulley was, removed old piece by depressing on the spring loaded actuator and slid it off the belt and all. Replaced same as removal.
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Idler pulley seized
4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • John from CREST HILL, IL
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
The pulley is accessible from the back of the dryer. Disconnect the gas line. Remove all the screws. Also remove the small plate that secures the line cord. Lift the back up and out. I was able to avoid disconnecting the water line. Take a picture of the pulley so that you will have a record of the belt routing. Release the spring and rem ove and replace the pulley and bracket. Vacuum out the lint. Plug in the dryer to make sure that it works properly before reassembly.
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