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We have an older Kenmore gas dryer (I'm guessing 15-20 years old) and we aren't getting any heat out of it. I tried a new heating element, and I'm going to check a few other things out. What I'm wondering is if it would be worth having an older appliance like that repaired, or would I be better off getting a good used one?
You can order the replacement thermostats directly from Sears. If you know the part #, you can order them from Amazon or ebay. I bought several sets of thermostats at few dollar each from ebay few years ago. You can search youtube for video instruction on how to take the dryer apart to replace the fuses. You can use a multimeter to check for continuity before replacing them.
You can order the replacement thermostats directly from Sears. If you know the part #, you can order them from Amazon or ebay. I bought several sets of thermostats at few dollar each from ebay few years ago. You can search youtube for video instruction on how to take the dryer apart to replace the fuses. You can use a multimeter to check for continuity before replacing them.
I second this, no heat means the fuse. About $25 bucks and 30 minutes easy installation. Available at local small appliance parts store
I wouldn't even question replacing a 15-20 yr. old dryer.
Our dryer is 22 years old. Few years ago, it did not produce any heat. We spent few bucks replacing the thermostat fuse and it has been working fine. The dryer is a pretty simple device. The only part which wears out and need to replace is the belt (we replaced it once after 12 years or so). The thermostat fuse blew because after so many years, the vent hose got filled up with lint so the temperature went above the fuse limit. If something costs very little to fix, there is no reason to replace it.
flame sensor $20 from Sears, and the guy at the parts department tested it too.
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