1193 Kenmore Canister Vacuum - Instructions
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drum roller were worn out
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STEVE from FULDA, MN
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
flipped up the top pulled the front off easy access to drum removed the drum replaced rollers per instructions that came with package. very eas job. works great.
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Dryer was making bad noises like a bearing was going out, then it got worse and sounded really loud, so I couldn't even run it.
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Margo from FOX ISLAND, WA
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Followed the instructions found online. Only thing I would add is that the clips are easier to work with if you warm them up a little before you try to install them.
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belt worn
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Allan from JOHNSTON, RI
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
replaced rollers, belt and pulley. Video was very helpful
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Noisy, screeching, sounded like roller bearings were shot
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Henry from CHEYENNE, WY
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Watched the video, followed the printed instructions for reminder when necessary. Needed a second person briefly to hold the dryer tub when installing the new belt, and also when removing/replacing the front panel. Beyond that, it was straight forward and relataively easy to do. Solved the noise problems and it dries more evenly now as
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well. The one thing the instructions don't say is to check the rear canvas seal when the tub is re-inserted into place to assure it doesn't fold back on itself.
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noisy dryer
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Thomas from MYRTLE BEACH, SC
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
followed the enclosed instructions, used a balled up towel to support the drum while attaching the belt and tension pulley, took about 20 minutes
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Belt
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MARY from PORT ALLEN, LA
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
My son did the repairs it took less than 30 minutes it's an old dryer so glad to be able to get the parts. I do not like the new dryers because of all the pushbuttons thanks so much for the ports
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Dryer was making a funny dragging noise
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Laurel from GODFREY, IL
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Followed the instructions on the video. I was completely impressed because all the pictures on the video matched what I was looking at on the dryer. Very good job!!
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Sqeaking Belt Drum wouldn't turn
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Todd from Oneida, NY
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Unpluged Dryer
Removed the two screws by the lint screen
Lifted the top of the dryer up by using a putty knife to push in the locking clips that hold the top down
unhooked door wiring switch
Removed the front door panel
Removed drum
Shop vac the unit
replaced the worn parts
reassembled the unit
Removed the two screws by the lint screen
Lifted the top of the dryer up by using a putty knife to push in the locking clips that hold the top down
unhooked door wiring switch
Removed the front door panel
Removed drum
Shop vac the unit
replaced the worn parts
reassembled the unit
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broken belt and idler pully
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vincent from staten island, NY
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Thanks to the sep by step instructions I got from part select this repair was very simple. The disassembling was relatively easy, my new maintainance kit came the nest day, the machine was already apart and the parts went in without a hitch. THANKYOU
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Drum would not turn. Belt and pully were broke.
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Bradford from Marseilles, IL
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- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I watched the video on the websit and it told me and showed me just what to do. Exccelent video, Ordered the repair kit, got it in two days. Job took me about 10 min.
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clothes dryer got hot, but stopped spinning
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diane from Miami, FL
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
got my daughter's boyfriend over.. he is like McEiver.. can fix anything with a bobbypin.... he told me what to order, you delivered it in 2 days.. and the dryer was fixed the next day. All it cost me was a roast beef dinner
Much better than that repairman who would have charged a minimum of $100 plus parts... at probably triple y ... Read more our cost...
Much better than that repairman who would have charged a minimum of $100 plus parts... at probably triple y ... Read more our cost...
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Tumbler drive belt was slipping which made grey dust coat inside of dryer
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James from North Attleboro, MA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Installed new belt and cleaned dust and wiped out inside of drum with Fantastic and clean sponge.
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Squealing Noise, Intermittent
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Mario from Spartanburg, SC
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Solution: assy, idler lever (#37001287) the trick was to remove the top cover as there are no exposed screws 1. Insert a putting knife in the middle of the gap between the top cover and the front panel. Slide the putty knife to the left and then right. When you hit something, it is a clip. Use the putty knife to depress the 2 lo
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cking clips. Lift up the top cover. 2. Remove the front panel ( 2 screws, on each side and some electrical spade connectors) 3. Remove the blower duct (3 screws from inside the drum) 4. Remove the blower panel (9-screws). Set aside. 5. Remove belt tension from idler-assy 6. Disconnect motor harness connector from motor. 7. Rotate blower assembly counter-clockwise to remove from dryer. 8. Replace idler assy.
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Dryer Came On & Made Alot Of Noise
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wendy from bush, LA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Took off the front of & lifted the top up. Pulled the drum out & replaced the two wheels that turn the drum, replaced the belt & replaced the pully wheel that turns the belt & dryer motor & put back together. The dryer now runs like a new one. Has no noise when running.
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drum not rotating
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Robert G from Dansville, NY
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Pull lint screen, remove two phillips screws,pry top front up and hinge back,remove two screws at top inside, unplug door switch, lift front and remove, remove drum. Read instructions,install new parts, reverse above dis-assembly, happy dying.
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