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Model: 41797802792 Brand: Kenmore Age: More than 10 years
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rockylowe  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:32:38 PM(UTC)
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I have a Kenmore stackable washer/dryer and my dryer won't start. When I turn and hold the start switch I can hear the timer make a noise but the dryer won't start. Do I need a new switch or a new timer?
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denman  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:31:17 AM(UTC)
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Here are the parts. Your unit is actually a Frigidaire.
Replacement parts for KENMORE 41797802792 | AppliancePartsPros.com

Here is a manual
http://frigidaireservicetips.com/pdfs/488_3.pdf

I am guessing that this will be close to your unit but cannot confirm this.
If nothing else it will give you an idea of how Frigidaire does things.

[COLOR="Blue"]Do I need a new switch or a new timer[/COLOR]
Probably neither.
If you look at Page 14 in the manual you will see that there is a Thermal Limiter (fuse) in the motor circuit. I would check this, it should be 0 ohms at room temperature.

If it is blown be sure to check/clean your vent system. This is the most common cause of it blowing.
Also clean/check the blower wheel.
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rockylowe  
#3 Posted : Wednesday, January 20, 2010 4:16:14 PM(UTC)
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Thanks,
The repair manual was a big help. I'll check it out,
thanks again.
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rockylowe  
#4 Posted : Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:10:46 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: rockylowe Go to Quoted Post
Thanks,
The repair manual was a big help. I'll check it out,
thanks again.


I installed the part and the dryer works fine
Thanks for everything
Rocky
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