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Model: 110.62942100	Brand: Kenmore	Age: 5 - 10 years
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mifirecop		#1 Posted : Wednesday, August 3, 2016 3:14:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/1/2016(UTC) Posts: 2		I have a Kenmore 110.62942100 and have the same issue I have read about with it only running when the button is pushed. I swapped the relays and tried to run with no heat that was recommended but it does not stay running. I have read to replace the motor and another post recommended taking motor apart and vacuuming it out. Any recommendations on what I should do next? Thanks in advance.


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brobriffin		#2 Posted : Wednesday, August 3, 2016 6:23:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/13/2014(UTC) Posts: 781 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		It sounds like the centrifugal switch on the motor is either not working or the contacts in it are burnt (carboned up). Watch this video to see more on trouble shooting your issue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaaqRXQERVc
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