20 Most Recent Kenmore 72982 Gas Dryer Questions & Answers

water can damage alot of the parts on the washer and dryer the motor would have been completly under water on both units and the control on the dryer would have gottin wet as a repair man anything can be fixed but to what cost

Hi,

There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor goingbad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why yourdryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning

Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start


heatman101

Hi and welcome to FixYa, I am Kelly.
Try this first: Reach inside the drum and move the dryer drum by hand for about 1/2 revolution SLOWLY. Move the drum in a CLOCKWISE direction so you do not cause the ifler pulley to fly off. Then try a start.

If this does not makeit run then the next step is to make sure there is power at the push to start switch. Item 5 this link: (You accept responsibility for working on live circuits)
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Kenmore-Parts/Dryer-Parts/Model-11062622101/0582/0151200/P0110200/00001?blt=06&prst=0&shdMod=11062622101

Then you check the thermal fuse item 1 this link:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Kenmore-Parts/Dryer-Parts/Model-11062622101/0582/0151200/P0110200/00003

Most likely the thermal fuse has failed.... the reason these fail is due to poor air-flow. Clean everything... wash the lint filter with vinegar and water, then soap and water. Vacuum all the internal ducting and the lint filter cavity. Use a folded wire coat hanger if necessary to knock the lint free so you can vacuum it out. Go outside and check the thru the wall vent flapper for blockage. THEN replace the thermal fuse. Turn on the dryer and check air flow with the rear ducting disconnected. It should push a relaxed hand gently away from the duct connection. If you do not have this kind of air flow after an avid cleaning and lint removal session... there is most likely a problem with the blower wheel spinning on the motor shaft / broken fan hub. Blower wheel / fan is item 37 of this link:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Kenmore-Parts/Dryer-Parts/Model-11062622101/0582/0151200/P0110200/00003

The other possibiliies are the motor switch and the timer. Most of the time the problem is the thermal fuse failure due to lint build up.

Thanks for choosing FixYa,
Kelly

The AF error code for Kenmore Elite Oasis dryers with model numbers 11067032601, 11067042601, W10035200, 11067032600, and 11067042600 indicates that the dryer is experiencing an airflow problem. The Kenmore Elite Oasis owner's manual recommends four troubleshooting solutions to an airflow problem: clean the dryer's lint screen, ensure that the exterior exhaust hood connected to the dryer is unblocked, ensure that the vent connecting the dryer to the wall is clear and see that the vent is cleaned professionally.


Read more: Error Codes on Kenmore Dryers ' eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_7192588_error-codes-kenmore-dryers.html#ixzz1MuOgWsZC it is found also on this link above by clicking the link if you have any further questions please message me back and your dryer should be dlinted at least once per year to avoid dryer breakdown you can also see how to dlint your dryer by clicking this tip that I wrote http://www.fixya.com/support/r8732702-prolong_life_dryer I await your reply if you have any further questions Thanks Rick

Hi,

If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101

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Hi, If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heatingthe most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glowssometimes it is still not working properly. if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip.... If you have an electric dryer, you can have many differentthings that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat. check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101

Hi,
It is in the bottom of the dryer under the tub...

heatman101

Go to mangemylife.com and type in your model number under their "manuals" link. Your owner's manual should be listed in .pdf (Adobe) format that you can download or print for FREE. If you have any questions, please post back with your MODEL NUMBER and let me know. I hope you find this information helpful.

Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you with your problem..

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4398592-gas_dryer_not_working_gas_dryer_not

heatman101

the 6 inch part you are talking about is called idler or tension pulley.its on the right side in front of the motor attached to the base of dryer. this part helps in pulling belt towards left to provide tension.
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it could be a faulty timer i would also look at the door switch.how ever changing the timer is the best thing to do at this point

May have to replace touch pad or control board.

Raise the top.
Remove the front panel.
Remove the drum.
Remove and replace the drum rollers and the belt tension roller.

Check the door switch for continuity.
Check the thermal fuse on the heat canister for continuity.
No continuity, bad part.

It has got to be the door switch. The fuse won't stop this appliance from running. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61