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Sears Kenmore Dryer noise John Taylor 06-04-2006
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Posted by on June 4, 2006, 10:29 am
You have a basic Whirlpool-made dryer. True, it could be something as
little as a coin caught in front or rear seal. Yes, you could
lubricate, but sometimes replacing is better. Another option, for
something like a roller, is to remove the roller, clean the bearing
surface of the roller with a light solvent (a Q-tip helps for this),
clean the shaft, apply just a drop of oil to the shaft, and replace the
roller. The idler can make noise too.

To get access to the drum, unplug the dryer, remove 2 screws at lint
screen. Pop the top and rotate back on its rear hinges. Disconnect
door switch. Remove 5/16" screws at upper left and right of the front.
Pull front a little up off its lower clips, and then away from dryer.
Note belt placement so that you can put it all together when you are
done.


Posted by Clark W. Griswold, Jr. on June 4, 2006, 10:44 am

>I have a Sears Kenmore (mfd by Whirlpool) Dryer, model 110.64212200 that
>is almost 3 years old and only gets light/moderate use. It has begun
>making an unhappy squeaking/groaning noise during operation. Based on
>the frequency of the squeaking it sounds like it is the drum rotating
>that is causing the squeaks, not the motor.
>
>Is there anything that I can lubricate or otherwise do to maintain my
>equipment? The user manual and installation manual don't offer anything
>of value other than the parts diagram.

The roller bearings are not lubeable, but a replacement roller kit is relatively
inexpensive and you can do it yourself if your mechanically inclined. Dryers are
not complicated, once you figure out how to get the top cover and front panel
off. While you have it apart, replace the belt. Its cheap and typically breaks
right after you put the dryer back together.

Posted by John Taylor on June 4, 2006, 11:13 am
John Taylor wrote:
> I have a Sears Kenmore (mfd by Whirlpool) Dryer, model 110.64212200 that
> is almost 3 years old and only gets light/moderate use. It has begun
> making an unhappy squeaking/groaning noise during operation. Based on
> the frequency of the squeaking it sounds like it is the drum rotating
> that is causing the squeaks, not the motor.
>
> Is there anything that I can lubricate or otherwise do to maintain my
> equipment? The user manual and installation manual don't offer anything
> of value other than the parts diagram.

Thanks to all for the advice! Looking thru my parts list and poking
around online, I found Part # 279948 [Dryer Repair Kit] which Whirlpool
apparently has replaced with Part # 4392065. The dryer kits are matched
by cabinet size, and this number matches my cabinet width of 29 inches.
Sears Parts sells this item for $30.77 plus all of their fees
($29.99 at Whirlpool's site] and I've found it elsewhere for even less.

It looks like they have a do-it-yourself guide as well, perhaps this
would be useful.

I'll be tackling this as soon as I get the chance, it doesn't sound too
bad.

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