Kitchen Gas Appliances - Dryer motor will not start
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jim767
11-16-04, 09:27 AM
Just had Sears replace the thermal fuse for $150 for my 7 year old Kenmore gas dryer. Last week started smelling an unusual odor, thought initially it might be a smell from the belt, so I let the dryer cool before drying the next load and everything seemed ok. Starting last night there was a loud "squeal" during the Wrinkle Guard cycle (dryer turns a couple of times every 5 minutes or so until the clothes cool down). Wife tried to start the dryer this morning and there is a "transformer" sound (buzzing) and it sounds like the motor is trying to start, but won't. I think I need a new motor....How difficult is this to replace and is there a place to find a good diagram and instructions?
Thanks,
Jim
PS: Got it apart now....How do you get the clips or bands that hold the motor in off? Got the back one off with some pliers, but the front one doesn't seem to compress as well.
Thanks,
Jim
PS: Got it apart now....How do you get the clips or bands that hold the motor in off? Got the back one off with some pliers, but the front one doesn't seem to compress as well.
Sharp Advice
11-16-04, 06:27 PM
Hello Jim. Welcome to my Gas Appliances topic and the Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Check the web site for pictures and help info:
Sears Home Page:
http://www.sears.com
Sears Search By Model Number Page:
http://www3.sears.com
Whirlpool's Home Web Site: (Also makes appliances for Sears)
http://www.whirlpool.com
Advertiser Links:
Appliance Parts, Pictures & Help:
http://www.PartSelect.com
Appliances Parts & Help:
http://www.pcappliancerepair.com
Kitchen Appliance Parts:
http://www.parts-depot.online.com
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Personal Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always adviseable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance, connection, servicing and or repairs.
Gas Dryer Help Link:
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?threadid=159481
Check the web site for pictures and help info:
Sears Home Page:
http://www.sears.com
Sears Search By Model Number Page:
http://www3.sears.com
Whirlpool's Home Web Site: (Also makes appliances for Sears)
http://www.whirlpool.com
Advertiser Links:
Appliance Parts, Pictures & Help:
http://www.PartSelect.com
Appliances Parts & Help:
http://www.pcappliancerepair.com
Kitchen Appliance Parts:
http://www.parts-depot.online.com
Use the reply button to add additional information or ask additional questions. Doing so will automatically move your question to the top of the forums list of questions.
Web Site Host, Forums Monitor, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always adviseable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance, connection, servicing and or repairs.
Gas Dryer Help Link:
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?threadid=159481