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| my 40-year-OLD Sears Kenmore dryer (model 110.6808612) has started knocking while it's running. I figure at some point it will just stop. It still dries the clothes. over the years it's had a belt replacement and a timer replacement. certainly doesn't owe me a thing.
I'm not ready to spend a bundle for a new one. can someone out there advise if repair would be a good deal less than buying new? thanks! (I would be hiring it done by the local repair guy). |
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| Likely causes are the belt, belt idler, or rear support rollers. These are common wear items, available together as a kit, not expensive, and simple to replace. Part Number 4392065, $23.14 @ AppliancePartsPros.com If the roller shafts are worn, You can find videos on YouTube how to disassemble the machine for DIY. Search for Whirlpool dryer belt idler or similar terms. Less likely, the front drum support bearings/felt ... but this typically causes a metal-on-metal squeal rather than knocking. |
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| thank you very much for the information. It's unlikely I will attempt this myself. Will more harm be done if I don't get it fixed right away? |
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| The belt will eventually break if it's torn/split and a piece is flopping. A bad idler can cause a broken belt if it jams completely. Bad idler rollers can wear down the roller shafts if the shafts aren't yet worn. Although it's not likely a part of your problem, metal-on-metal squealing from worn front support felt must be corrected immediately or the edge of the drum and/or front panel will wear down. I've seen cases of the problem being ignored, and the edge of the drum tore completely through the front panel. |
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| thanks! I think I'll get it fixed sooner rather than later. you've been a great help. |
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