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Posted by Keith Tyo on August 14, 2006, 7:27 pm
Grandpa Wrote:
> Keith Tyo wrote:-
> Our 20 year+ Kenmore large capacity electric dryer is leaving marks
> on
> light clothing. I think I have it narrowed down to the area where
> the
> drum and the seal on the rear of the drum come together. The marks,
> which appear to be rust and come out in a subsequent wash, are
> located
> on the rear bulkhead adjacent to the seal.
>
> I have replaced the drive belt around the drum, but have not replaced
> the ring bearing (seal around front of drum) nor the rear drum seal.
> Before I attempt to order parts, I want to know if anyone else has
> had
> similar marks appearing on clothes and whether you can attribute them
> to worn seals or something else.
>
> Thanks.-
>
> Yes, we had a gas Kenmore that did exactly that. Seems the felt seal
> compresses after so many years and leaves a gap that the clothes can
> get
> caught in and rub as they tumble. After we replaced the rear seal, the
> rusty red marks stopped. We replaced all the seals and bearings, you
> might as well change the support roller wheels too. That was over five
> years ago, its still running.
>
> --
> Grandpa
>
> What is that dripping from my fingers?
> Why it looks like time.
Grandpa:
Thanks for the advice. Will replace the seals and bearings.
Keith Tyo
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Keith Tyo
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