April 20, 2023

Dryer repair guides

Our repair guides and videos provide step-by-step instructions for replacing thermal fuses, door switches, heating elements and gas valve coils on your gas or electric dryer. Our dryer repair help section has solutions to common symptoms, as well as troubleshooting tips that cover major brands like Whirlpool, GE, Samsung and Kenmore Elite. Our articles and guides describe diagnostic procedures, error code troubleshooting steps and repairs that are covered in Kenmore dryer repair manuals. Find out which parts need replacing to fix your dryer. Search your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your dryer, then order the parts you need.

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Repair guides for Repair guides common to all dryers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dryer.

How to replace an electronic control board in an electric dryer
September 08, 2020

How to replace an electronic control board in an electric dryer

The electronic control board manages the components and controls the cycle times in your electric dryer. Follow these st…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a heating element in an electric dryer
March 06, 2015

How to replace a heating element in an electric dryer

The heating element in an electric dryer generates the dryer's heat—it's one of the first things to check if the air in …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a thermal fuse in an electric dryer
August 01, 2014

How to replace a thermal fuse in an electric dryer

When the air in the dryer overheats—usually because the vent is clogged—the thermal fuse blows, stopping the dryer. You …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to install a thermal cut-off fuse kit in an electric dryer
August 01, 2014

How to install a thermal cut-off fuse kit in an electric dryer

The thermal cut-off fuse shuts off the heat if the dryer overheats when the high-limit thermostat fails. Install a ther…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer drum glide bearing
August 01, 2014

How to replace a dryer drum glide bearing

Replace the drum glide bearing if the drum makes a scraping noise and doesn't turn smoothly. Just follow the steps in th…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer drive belt
August 01, 2014

How to replace a dryer drive belt

If the drive belt breaks, the motor runs but the drum won't rotate. These step-by-step instructions guide you through th…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 90 minutes or less
How to install a thermal cut-off fuse kit in a gas dryer
August 01, 2014

How to install a thermal cut-off fuse kit in a gas dryer

The thermal cut-off fuse shuts off the heat if the dryer overheats when the high-limit thermostat fails. The thermal cut…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to install a dryer gas valve coil kit
August 01, 2014

How to install a dryer gas valve coil kit

If the dryer heats initially but then stops heating, the problem is usually the gas valve coils. This step-by-step guide…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 90 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer blower wheel
August 01, 2014

How to replace a dryer blower wheel

A rattling noise or lack of air flow through the dryer could indicate that the blower wheel is damaged. Follow the steps…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer drive motor
August 01, 2014

How to replace a dryer drive motor

A defective drive motor struggles to rotate the drum or might not turn the drum at all. Follow the steps in this dryer r…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 90 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer drum support roller
August 01, 2014

How to replace a dryer drum support roller

If your dryer thumps or squeals, replace the drum support roller to restore quiet to your home.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 90 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer idler pulley
August 01, 2014

How to replace a dryer idler pulley

The idler pulley exerts pressure keeps the drive belt tight so it can rotate the drum. A worn idler pulley squeals or sq…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 90 minutes or less
How to replace a thermal fuse in a gas dryer
August 01, 2014

How to replace a thermal fuse in a gas dryer

When the air in a gas dryer overheats—usually because the vent is clogged—the thermal fuse blows, stopping the dryer fro…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer push-to-start switch
August 01, 2014

How to replace a dryer push-to-start switch

If the dryer doesn't start when you push the button, or starts even if you don't push the button, replace the push-to-st…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer door switch
July 31, 2014

How to replace a dryer door switch

The dryer won't start if the door switch isn't working correctly. You can install a replacement dryer door switch in les…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Most common symptoms to help you fix your dryers

Choose a symptom to see related dryer repairs.

Main causes: bad gas valve coils, broken heating element, tripped safety thermostat or fuse, bad operating thermostat, c…

Main causes: bad timer or electronic control board, door switch failure…

Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power cord, wiring failure, bad control board, blown thermal fuse, bad door s…

Main causes: clogged exhaust vent, bad motor relay, loose dryer door catch, bad door switch, control system failure, fau…

Main causes: damaged door strike, worn door catch…

Main causes: bad drum support roller, damaged idler pulley, broken blower fan blade, worn drum glide bearing, bad drive …

Main causes: clogged exhaust system, heating system failure, deposits on moisture sensor, control system failure…

Main causes: door switch failure, lack of power, broken belt, blown thermal fuse, bad drive motor, control system failur…

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dryers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your dryer.

How to use your clothes dryer efficiently

How to use your clothes dryer efficiently

Get expert tips on using your dryer efficiently to save energy.…

How to clean and maintain your clothes dryer

How to clean and maintain your clothes dryer

Get expert DIY tips and advice for keeping your clothes dryer in top shape with cleaning and maintenance.…

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