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My virtually brand new washer and dryer (both less than 1 year) were flooded about 1/2 way during IKE. We took them apart and cleaned them out thoroughly. Both worked fine for awhile. The dryer now runs for 10-15 mins and shuts off. The cycle timer does not continue to run. If we wait we can run it again. This takes forever for the clothes to dry now. Any suggestions on what to replace? I was thinking of replacing at least the motor. Would love help as this keeps me from buying another dryer so soon. The switches and everything up top should be fine as they recieved no water damage.
Thanks,
Frustrated IKE victim
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A complete model number would be beneficial to aid in helping with a diagnosis. You said the dryer shuts off, and if you wait it will restart which indicates a motor is overheating and the thermal overload opens the circuit. This could be caused by corrosion resulting in excessive drag so a motor replacement would be on the top of my list. But you also said the timer does not run. If you put the timer on manual dry, it should continue to operate even if the motor is not running. So you may want to double check those findings, or there may be something else causing some problems.
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Running the motor may have ruined it. I routinely put these in an oven to bake off any water, then lube bearings and hope it will work. Bake at 200 degrees.
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The full model number is 110.67622600 (Kenmore 600 series)
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I'm still going with the motor on this one. Richappy is right, the damage is already done.
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Other than motor should I try replacing the thermostat at the same time too?
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If you wanted to be safe and preventative, I would replace the operating thermostat as well as a new cut-off kit just in case water made it's way inside. Not to likely, but it is possible. Or you can just replace the motor and keep an eye on how well it's drying.
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