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how do you know its not the element?

2006-12-03 06:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by earthgirl766 3 · 0 0

i've done this about over 200 times. Take off the back of the unit, there should be 6 screws holding the back on, when you take that off, there is one thermostat on the heating assembly(on the right side), and 2 thermostats on the blower assembly (on the left side), you can test these with an ohm meter or otherwise known as a multi meter. They should show continuity if good, the heater is best tested by looking at it, you can pull it out of its housing and look at it, if it is broken it is bad, if it is not broken test it. Also the as a dryer is on a 240V circuit, you want to make sure the breaker hasn't half tripped, just turn it off and back on again and that should establish that part. But if you want to see pictures of what I explained go to http://www3.sears.com/ and you can put your model number in and it will show you pictures and give you parts lists. and just go from there. Please make sure you unplug the unti before you start taking it apart.

2006-12-03 14:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by mason 3 · 0 0

I am assuming that you changed the element, and that the fuses have blown so you want to change them?
I'd say up under then control panel on top of the dryer if it has fuses.

If your dryer stopped heating, but still turns, sometimes only 1 leg of your 220V is working and one breaker could have tripped. If not, replace your heating element. Hmmm.. puzzled... old dryer having a fuse... don't recall seeing any on the few that I have taken apart.

2006-12-03 14:32:47 · answer #3 · answered by dontblamemeivoted 3 · 0 1

For Sears Kenmore call 800-269-2609, or try repairclinic.com, even though it is an older model, I guess, because of the fuses, maybe somebody there would still no how to help.

Maybe someone at an antique shop would know, ya know one that has anything and everything, not the fancy kind?

Or even a junk yard if it is real old.

2006-12-03 14:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 0 0

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