Kenmore Dryer k**b dilemma?

Question

I need a replacement k**b for my older Kenmore dryer. Checked quite a few websites and apparently it is no longer produced. I guess I don't need one, as long as I can figure where the pointer would be during the drying cycle. Any suggestions either for getting a discontinued part or for figuring out where the timer is pointing?

Answer 1

have you tried calling the Sears parts dept.?  They usually stock old parts.  Kenmore is a Sears brand.

Answer 2

Maybe -

http://appliancequickfix.com/PARTS.html

Answer 3

I've been looking for Tappan stove k***s.  If you promise to keep an eye out for those, I'll keep an eye out for Kenmore Dryer k***s.  In the mean time, try Ebay.  I've seen some oven k***s there, including some "universal" kits....I'm just not convinced they are universal enough yet.

Answer 4

Go to Fox Appliance of Atlanta.

click on their e-mail. It has a search request section.

Give them your model number and so on of your dryer.

If anyone can find it, or have it ,they will.

Answer 5

Have you tried repairclinic.com?  I've found them to be a great source for parts and information.  If you had given the model number, I would have checked it for you.

Answer 6

Ok. This may not be a perfect solution but very often the temp select k**b points at the same point as the timer k**b. If yours has a temp select try using it. It's not the same size but it may work.

If that does not work, you should feel a slight click (for lack of a better word) when you pass the different cycles. You'll feel a click at the off position and at about the 10 minute mark for the cool down cycle. It should give a good indiction of where you are on the cycle. Note the position of the squared of part of the shaft and you could make due without the k**b.

For some of the older kemore dryers, the k**b really is no longer available. (Former sears appliance tech so I know for a fact).