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.
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
The electronic control board manages the components and controls the cycle times in your electric dryer. Follow these st…
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 …
How to replace a dryer thermistor
The thermistor senses the air temperature in the dryer. If your dryer overheats or doesn't heat at all, the thermistor …
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
How to replace an igniter in a gas dryer
The igniter in a gas dryer glows white hot during the to light the gas that heats the air in the dryer. If the dryer air…
How to replace a flame sensor in a gas dryer
If your gas dryer won't heat, a broken flame sensor is one possible cause. This guide and video explain how to replace a…
How to replace an electronic control board in a gas dryer
The electronic control board is the brains of your gas dryer. You can replace it yourself, following these step-by-step …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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: clogged exhaust system, heating system failure, deposits on moisture sensor, control system failure…
Main causes: bad drum support roller, damaged idler pulley, broken blower fan blade, worn drum glide bearing, bad drive …
Main causes: door switch failure, lack of power, broken belt, blown thermal fuse, bad drive motor, control system failur…
Main causes: damaged door strike, worn door catch…
Main causes: clogged exhaust vent, bad motor relay, loose dryer door catch, bad door switch, control system failure, fau…
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…
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.
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