Having a dryer at home is very comfortable. Dryer makes our life easier. And when you discover when the dryer doesn't perform the function - it’s terrible. All you want is to fix it. Today we will talk about the problem with heating in dryer Kenmore. Fortunately the problem could be solved easily. All you need is to replace the heating element. We can help you with this. In this article you will find a simple guide. To start replacing you need to prepare: 1/4-inch nut driver, slot screwdriver, vacuum cleaner or shop vac, work gloves.
- Unplug the dryer to disconnect electrical power.
- Move the dryer forward and use a 1/4-inch nut driver to remove the screws from the back panel. Remove the back panel from the dryer and set it aside.
- Locate the heating element near the bottom of the dryer. Mark the location of wires connected to the heating element and high-limit thermostat or take a digital photograph, so you know how to correctly reconnect them later. Disconnect the wires, using slot screwdriver to pry the wires off the spades if necessary.
- Remove the mounting screws from the heating element using a 1/4-inch nut driver and pull it off of the heater box.
- Remove the high-limit thermostat from the existing heating element and install it on the new heating element.
- Position the new heating element on the heater box and line up the mounting screw holes. Insert the mounting screws and tighten them firmly. Properly connect the wires to the new heating element, following the labels or digital photograph.
- Position the back panel on the back of the dryer. Line up the mounting screw holes. Insert the mounting screws and tighten them firmly.
- Plug the dryer into the wall outlet to restore electrical power.
Solved! Problem with heating in your dryer is gone. If you need help with replacing, you can contact our customer support team and arrange an appointment at the convenient time.
