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KEYL517BWH0 KitchenAid Dryer - Instructions
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Dryer would not stop - Would heat and dry but never shut off
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Paul from EASTHAM, MA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Replaced the Thermal Fuse first - 30% chance - didn't help! Then I replaced the resistor - Not an in-kind replacement - looks different-Guessed the wrong place first [no specific directions :( ] and got some sparks - Yikes! Picked the second place and installed the resistor and it work PERFECT. Spent Less than $50 and back in business = G
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Dryer drum turned hard because rollers were worn
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Paul from STONE CREEK, OH
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Remove top, front and drum. Top is removed by sliding a putty knife under the front corners and pushing the tabs back. Front is held with screws. Disconnect two electrical connectors. Rollers are easily accessible and changed.
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drier would not heat up
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PATRICK from PALOS PARK, AL
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
i took off the back of the drier and with a screw driver removed the 2 screws and put the new part on
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dryer would not turn on
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Larry from Bethpage, NY
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Found the switch part on the floor and after I figured out where it came from it was minutes before it took to find the web site and order the part, I then watched the installation video which helped with a few pointers and days later it was installed and fixed for 10 dollars with shipping,AMAZING!!!
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Roller Berings were worn out - replaced both
4 of 5 people
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Gregory from COCOA, FL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Watched Video - very helpful in repair Maytag Dryer working like new now Thanks for your guidance in my repair
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Dryer wouldn't heat.
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Stan from Boswell, OK
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I removed the back panel and tested the Thermal Fuse, the Thermostat and the Heating Element with a meter. The Thermal Fuse gave a bad reading. I proceeded to clean the dryer and lint pipe of all lent. I installed the new Thermal Fuse and put the back panel back on the dryer. The dryer worked for two loads of clothes and the Thermal F
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use blow again. I'm now at the end of my rope. I don't know what else to check and I can't continue to buy parts for only two loads. I guess I will have to invest in a new dryer.
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Dryer makes squealing noise, finally the motor seized up.
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Anthony from PITTSTON, PA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
My dryer started squeaking and I thought it was the drum rollers, so I bought a set. When I attempted the repair and got as far as removing the dryer drum and I decided to spin the shaft on the motor and that was where the squealing was coming from. I put the rollers on and reassembled the dryer. One day later the motor seized up. Ordered
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a new motor and installed it with no problems. The nut on the back of the motor ended up being a 20mm wrench. Motor cost me $105.56 and the maintenance kit (ps37308) (2 rollers,4 clips, button clip, new idler pulley and belt) cost $32.08. It cost a total of $137.64 in repairs with no labor costs and I accomplished it in under an hour. Minor handyman skills needed or find a friend who is handy. My dryer is 14 years old and now is running like new again. I used the 50% rule, if a repair exceeds 50% of the cost of a new machine, replace it, if the repair can be done for less than 50% of the cost of a new on, fix it.
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No Gas Heat
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Debra from Springfield, PA
- Very Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver
I did what any novice would have done. I took the entire thing apart to get to the gas jet. I did not know about the thermal fuse until I got to the schematic behind the timer and controls. I was a tech back in the 70's and 80's and only worked on electric dryers. Back then I would remove the heater core and twist the coils together t
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o save money. So I had no idea how a gas dryer heating unit worked. So now any one that reads this. You do not have to take the dryer completely apart, I did that for all of you. Just replace the thermal fuse on the back of the unit by unplugging that wires and removing the screws! It looks like a long white piece of plastic with 2 wires to it. You will find this under the full metal shield on the back of the unit. This should be about a 1 hour repair at the most!
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Clothes Not Drying Good
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RONALD W from CARSON, VA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Cut power off , till over dryer, take bsce cover off, remove screw fron heating element pull out, vac all dirt up put new one in replace cover cut power bace on
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Whirlpool Gas dryer, run but no heat
4 of 5 people
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Fred from Macomb, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
I simply removed the rear panal of the dryer. Removed the two wires from the fuse at the rear of the dryer. Attached an OEM meter across the two fuse connections and had no continuity. Ordered a new fuse and recieved it in 2.5 days.Replaced the fuse,reconnected the wires and replaced the rear panal. Started dryer and it now blows hot air
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and runs like new. I can't say enough about PartSelect. Great diagnosis using their website, the delivery was fast and I recieved the correct part at a good price. Very satisfied, Thanks PartSelect. Fred F
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dryer motor quit working
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Tommy from BRUSH, CO
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
i took the face off dryer and removed the belt and drum then removed the lint trap from back to clean and have access fan then removed the retaing clips holding the motor then with two adjustable wenches unscewed the motor from fan took out motor and replaced in reverse order all you needed was some common sence to do this i though it
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was easy to do greats parts fit perfect thanks tommy
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no heat
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DAVID from DANVILLE, VA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
unplug the dryer used nut drive to take the back off unhook the hose from dryer . disconnect the wires. remove the 2 screws from thermal cut -off . install the new parts
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dryer making noise. order parts
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Thomas from TULELAKE, CA
- Very Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
YOU NEVER SENT ME THE PARTS!!!
I had to drive to a parts store to find them. On January 17, 2024, I tried to call you when the parts did not arrive and your recording said there were no reps available and you hung up. WE CANNOT GET HELP TO CANCEL THIS ORDER. We have been going in circles with PartSelect and shipping. SO, how do I ... Read more get my refund of the $107.26 for the parts that I never received!!
I had to drive to a parts store to find them. On January 17, 2024, I tried to call you when the parts did not arrive and your recording said there were no reps available and you hung up. WE CANNOT GET HELP TO CANCEL THIS ORDER. We have been going in circles with PartSelect and shipping. SO, how do I ... Read more get my refund of the $107.26 for the parts that I never received!!
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Dryer would not run
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james from york, PA
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
There are two screws that hold the switch in place. And two wires connected to the switch. The most difficult part of replacement is to place the new switch and hold it in place to reinstall the mounting screws. The space to work in is limited unless you remove the front panel from the dryer, which I opted not to do.
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Start and then kick out.
5 of 9 people
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PHILLIP from AUSTIN, MN
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Two Phillips screws, and 2 5/16 bolts and the dryer is open for this repair. Remove the drum and note the placement of the drive belt. Then using a pipe wrench grab the rear plastic fan housing, at the rear of the motor shaft, and turn the front of the motor shaft CLOCKWISE. If the Fan is ceased (as it was in my case) you will need to use
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locking vice grips (at least 3 or 4 between the fan blades to stop the fan blades from turning on the rear shaft.) while your turning the front of the motor's shaft. If done properly, you should have about 25-30 turns before the motor is free for replacement.
Once this is accomplished, mounting the new motor back into the dryer is a simple matter of reversing your steps. But keep note of the belt placement and the motor wiring placement before starting.
Once this is accomplished, mounting the new motor back into the dryer is a simple matter of reversing your steps. But keep note of the belt placement and the motor wiring placement before starting.
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