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For First Use Of Day Gas Dryer Runs. However, For Each Additional Use Must Wait 20-30 Minutes Before Dryer Will Run Again. After Several Loads In One Day, Dryer Will Not Start For Several Hours Or Until The Next Day. Dryer Has No Problem Drying Clothes When It Runs. However, It Makes A Lot Of Noise.
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You have a bad motor. Sorry to say it.
One thing to keep in mind; You mentioned multiple load per day. Dryer motors get hot when they run. If you do loads back to back, you will wear out the motor prematurely. I always recommend letting the dryer sit 15 minutes between loads to cool down. The motor will last alot longer if you do that.
I have been recommending that to my customers for a number of years now with very good results.
Oh, you may have bad drum rollers too if it is making alot of noise when it runs.
Matt
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Thanks for the info Matt. You were right the motor went yesterday. The wife and I will be shopping for a new one and we won't be buying another Kenmore. We are very fortunate to have someone like you helping people like us,thanks again.
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Honestly (and I am not a retailer, so I have no monetary bias here), Kenmore (actually Whirlpool) is the only brand dryer I would personally buy. I see more problems with other brands than I do with Whirlpool/Kenmore machines.
Again, one likely cause of failure is heat build up from back to back loads. But, you may have gotten a lemon as well.
I would replace the motor and keep the dryer. That is actually a very good machine. Of course, it is always a good thing to buy something new. It keeps the wife happy! ;)
Matt
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Absolutely agree with Matt regarding Whirlpool made laundry machines (excluding front load washers). The "110" prefix in Kenmore model number for a dryer or a washer means this product made by Whirlpool Just in case, the part number for the dryer motor is AP3094233 Gene. .
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Good call Gene.
Even the front load washers aren't too terrible. Of course, I only say that because I am used to seeing ALOT of Neptune washer problems. So, the Duet isn't bad in comparison. It is frustrating, though. There just do not seem to be any front load washers that I would consider reliable.
As a whole Whirlpool makes good products. But, that is not true across the board by any means. I like Ge ranges and dishwashers for the most part. ;)
Matt
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