110960 Kenmore Dryer - Instructions
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Dryer motor would not turn on
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John from Bluffton, SC
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench set
After looking at the schematic to see what was in line with the motor, I found the fuse as the first item. I pulled the fuse out and used a multimeter to ohm out the fuse. Upon using the meter I found that the fuse was bad. I typed into Google my part number that was on the fuse and the PartSelect Website came up as one of the choices to
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pick from. When the part arrived approx. two days later I installed the fuse by first unplugging the dryer and then removing the bottom panel and removing the fuse from the exhaust by using a small 1/4 inch wrench and pulling out the old fuse. I installed the wires on the new fuse and re-installed and put the 1/4 inch screw back in. I started the dryer after plugging it back in and it worked like it should have. Thank you for the part and I have recommended your website to other people already.
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Drum of the dryer was rotating but no heating
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Tomasz from University Heights, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
First I removed the back cover (several screws). Then, I disconected wires from the high-limit thermostat and the thermal cut-off fuse (both of these parts were included in the Thermal Cut-Off Kit). Then, I removed four screws that hold these two parts, replaced the parts, put the screws back, and attached the wires. Finally, I put back t
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he cover.
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Dryer wouldn't turn on
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Olive from Williamsburg, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
Removed the back of the dryer taking off the screws. Found the disposable thermal fuse. Unplugged the 2 blue wires connected to it. Removed the screws holding the part in. Replaced the old part. Reattached the blue wires. Put the back on the dryer. And voila! That simple!
I'm a 39 year old woman with absolutely no patience fo ... Read more r tedious jobs, but this was so easy I felt good about doing it. And felt even better for saving lots of money by doing the repair myself.
I'm a 39 year old woman with absolutely no patience fo ... Read more r tedious jobs, but this was so easy I felt good about doing it. And felt even better for saving lots of money by doing the repair myself.
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TOb stopped turning after a week or so of high pitched "squeals" coming from inside the dryer.
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Robert from Princeton, WV
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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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
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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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No power
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Nick from Brandon, FL
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver
My 14 year old son did it as I supervised! Pulled the dryer out on a dolly, unpluged the dyer, removed 9 hex head screws to remove the back cover, removed and replaced the thermal fuse, located next to the exhust outlet, set the cover back on, moved the dryer back in with the dolly. I had the thermal fuse over nighted to me for a total
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price of $35, figured I saved at least $150 on a service call by Whirpool.
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Busted Belt & Pulley
43 of 51 people
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James from West Haven, CT
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I bought a belt from a store in my area- What a mistake...I found this site and read all the stories on how easy it was and how PartSelect.com had the parts in stock and had easy instructions...I put the idler pulley in place, put the belt in place (all from instructions included) and put the dryer back together (which was easy). I actua
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lly did it alone. I would recommend this company to anyone in need of their parts and help!
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Dryer would not heat at all.
42 of 48 people
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Lou from Orlando, FL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Found a service manual on-line for the Whirlpool Duet Dryer. Did the troubleshooting for the problem stated. Found the heater element to be bad (open circuit across heater block). Ordered new element from PartSelect.com and installed. Dryer now works like a charm and I didn't have to call a repairman.
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dryer drum wouldn't turn
36 of 40 people
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Steve from Peachtree City, GA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
First of all, you go in from the front. There a clip on each side that I just pried up to pop the front of the dryer up. A screw also needs to be removed in the lint catcher area. Also, two screws holding the door open switch must be removed as I never could get the electrical connectors to disconnect. No big deal. I had to figure ou
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t you must lift the front of the dryer up as the last two things holding it in are a prong on each side. Lift the front up and off and set it aside. As you do this the drum will either fall on your feet or you'll have it supported be another person or with something else. I used bungee cords and kept it in the laundry room. Cleaned out all the old lint, collected a few bucks in change. It took me awhile to figure out how the new belt routed through the removable pulley guide thing and around the wheel pulley. I don't remember right now as I'm not looking at it but remember pinching the belt and feeding it through the guide and around the wheel pulley which has a little slot and grooves matching the belt. Besides scrapping my wife's hand while she was helping me get the front of the dryer back on there were no casualties or further complications. Good luck!
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worn out part
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John from Tucson, AZ
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
The repair was fairly easy. The most timely part of the repair was removing the twelve screws from the back panel to expose the repair.
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Needed lint filter for my old Kenmore dryer that was no longer manufactured by Sears.
35 of 37 people
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Richard from Fairfax, VA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Lint filter supplied by Parts Select was an exact replacement by an aftermarket manufacturer. I put the old one and the new one side by side and they were identical (of course, the handle wasn't broken off on the new one!). I coulnd't be happier. It arrived at my house 2 days after I ordered it. I highly recommend Parts Select.
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The rear drum seal was worn and causing streaks on clothes
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Robert from Parker, CO
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I new that the drum would need to be removed to perform the seal replacements but it didn't look that difficult. Sure enough, it was a piece of cake. The whole process of installation took less than one hour to complete. The saving to repair vs. replacement of the dryer amounted to the equivilant of 4 - 5 rounds of golf. Yes I would
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do it again!
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Loads in the dryer took a very long time to dry often needing two full cycles to completely dry.
39 of 55 people
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Rod from Galveston, TX
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
First, I moved the dryer out where it would be easily accessable. I then removed the back of the dryer using a nut driver. Once this was complete, I removed the cover holding the heating element. I disconnected the two wires and puled the old element out. I replaced it with the new heating element and reconnected the two wires. I then rep
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lace the back cover and moved the dryer back in place. The dryer works and heats much better now. Thankyou
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dryer works but no heat.
35 of 44 people
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Tom from Grove, OK
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Measured resistance on thermostats & heating element. Found thermostat open so ordered replacement part and heat again.
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Drum stopped turning, fan continued to blow
31 of 34 people
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Richard from Davie, FL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
Disconnected supply. Lifted top (hinges on rear). removed two 1/4 hex head screws retaining front panel. Disconnected door switch wires. Removed front panel, lifting off from bottom tabs. Lifted out drum and discarded broken belt. Spent 30 minutes+ cleaning interior, drum skid area, dryer exit tube, motor pulley, belt tensioner, etc, e
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tc. Checked wiring harness for possible damage (no damage found). Repositioned drum skid pads, which had become dislodged from their intended position. Reinstalled the drum with new belt, ensuring both belt & tensioner were correctly positioned, and drum rollers and felt seals were also correctly positioned. Reinstalled front panel, tightening the two 1/4 hex head retaining screws. Reconnected power. Checked functionality. Closed top cover.
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Dryer motor runs,drum turns but no heat.
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Arron from El Reno, OK
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed the back of the dryer. Used a multimeter set to read Ohms to check each Thermal cut-off switch. Each one read with continuity and some resistance. The one that was bad read open. So i replaced this one and the other one that came in the kit since i already paid for both.Then i replaced the back ran the dryer and it worked great.
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