KEYS9 KitchenAid Dryer - Instructions
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Aft seal deterioated and causing brown spot on clothing due to netal to metal contact.
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Cleo from Laurinburg, NC
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed top and front of dryer then drum and followed the instructions in the package. It was a real simple procedure. I did additional cleaning while the dryer was disassembled.
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Dryer door switch
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Frank from STANFORDVILLE, NY
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
We watched the video on ur website! Thank you
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dryer would stall and the motor would hum before tripping circuit breaker
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Charles from Placentia, CA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
When the problem first came up, I took the dryer apart without first looking up any instructions. This wasn't difficult, but didn't realize when removing the fan from the motor, there is a square lug as part of the fan hidden by the rear clamp securing the motor. I was able to remove the fan by holding the motor shaft with a crescent wr
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ench and removing the fan by hand, but was difficult and gloves were necessary in case the fan loosened quickly and my hand came in contact with the sheet metal (very sharp).
I took the motor out and attempted to clean it as it was loaded with dust as was the dryer internals. I tried to lube the motor bearings and appeared to free up, but the sight of metal shavings on the rear bearing seal had me concerned. This ultimely did not work and was trying to buy some time until the new motor arrived.
This is when I looked up the motor part number and found that Parts Select had the part number in stock. I ordered the motor on a Saturday afternoon and got a quick response acknowledging my order. The motor shipped that following Monday from Fresno and arrived on my Southern California doorstep Tuesday. These guys have their act together and are helpful in making the repairs. In my case I did not have to make any adjustments to the wiring or the pulley for my model and replaced the motor the following weekend in about 45 minutes. Since I had the unit apart several times before replacing the motor, the installation went quickly.
The dryer is again working fine for a unit 12 years old and my wife is once again happy that we didn't have to purchase a new dryer.
I took the motor out and attempted to clean it as it was loaded with dust as was the dryer internals. I tried to lube the motor bearings and appeared to free up, but the sight of metal shavings on the rear bearing seal had me concerned. This ultimely did not work and was trying to buy some time until the new motor arrived.
This is when I looked up the motor part number and found that Parts Select had the part number in stock. I ordered the motor on a Saturday afternoon and got a quick response acknowledging my order. The motor shipped that following Monday from Fresno and arrived on my Southern California doorstep Tuesday. These guys have their act together and are helpful in making the repairs. In my case I did not have to make any adjustments to the wiring or the pulley for my model and replaced the motor the following weekend in about 45 minutes. Since I had the unit apart several times before replacing the motor, the installation went quickly.
The dryer is again working fine for a unit 12 years old and my wife is once again happy that we didn't have to purchase a new dryer.
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The Dryer stopped working completely.
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Elyse from Chicago, IL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I looked up the procedure to remove the switch in a repair book, removed the broken switch. Then I reconnected the wire leads, put the part in and closed everything up. The part arrived so quickly and there were even instructions with the part which made the repair go so easily.
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dryer would not turn off when the door is open
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James from Webster, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
it took loess than 10 minutes to change the door switch after watching the repair video
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Dryer Would Not Start.
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GALEN from NEDERLAND, TX
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Partselect order confirmation email included video instructions of how to change the door switch on my model dryer. Like others I had a pause with the switch connector. I viewed the video again and the instrucions showed to use the putty knife tip to push down on the connector tabs and it came right off. Replacing the switch was easy a
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s the video instructions. Fast shipping of the right part at a good price. The video was pricless. Thank you partselect.
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broken clip on top panel hold down
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Mark from Huntington Station, NY
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
pressed clip into hole on top of front panel. first remove two philip screws that hold filter so you can lift top up.
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would not stop when opening door during cycle
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PHILIP from MATTHEWS, NC
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Found a U tube video to be useful. Remover 2 screws under the filter lid. Used a putty knife blabe wrapped in masking tape to unclip the lid. 2 screws to remove the switch. Biggest difficulty is seperating the electric connector. installed replacement switch and closed lid.....reality is this is a 15 minute repair. The extra time was to
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take the time to remove dust and lint from behind the dryer. Easy repair.
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Door switch was broken
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Anthony from Orlando, FL
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
I typed in on my brouser Repair Kitchen Aid Dryer door switch.
And on You Tube up came several videos showing me how to ewmove the switch and install the new one.
The hardest part of the job was not instaling the switch but the dryer Vent hose from the back of the dryer after I puled it away fro ... Read more m the wall, it disconnected and the I had to Pull the Washer out which was right next to it so I could put the vent hose back to the dyer. I has to disconnect the Hot/cold water line pull the washer out connect the dyer hose reconnect the cold /hot water lines and yada yada yada
And on You Tube up came several videos showing me how to ewmove the switch and install the new one.
The hardest part of the job was not instaling the switch but the dryer Vent hose from the back of the dryer after I puled it away fro ... Read more m the wall, it disconnected and the I had to Pull the Washer out which was right next to it so I could put the vent hose back to the dyer. I has to disconnect the Hot/cold water line pull the washer out connect the dyer hose reconnect the cold /hot water lines and yada yada yada
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Washer stopped working mid cycle restarts after resetting lid
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Eric from West Chester, PA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Repair went well, but my switch only had one contact on the non common end. The new switch had two contacts. One is for operation with lid open and one for lid closed. Make sure to connect to the lid closed contact and the common on the other end and leave the lid open contact unused.
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Lint Filter screen torn and rusted
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Albert from Burlington, MA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Pulled to old out inserted the new. I would like to say your turn around from date part was ordered until I recieved it was three days, I find that amazing. I'm still waiting for a part I ordered from another company 1 month ago. The price was right shipping cost was very reasonable and your web site extremly easy to use. Thanks very m
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my teenage son was messing around and got into the dryer and broke the door catch and bent the door.
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Dawn from Chesapeake City, MD
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
removed the catch and the pin and replaced it. We were sent a couple different sizes so we tested the one that looked like the closest match. I think the pin was made with different thicknesses of metal. Worked great and saved us from having to get a new dryer!
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Replaced a broken pulley.
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Brian from IMLAY CITY, MI
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Half of my pulley was broken off so there were no wrench flats to take it off. I was able to remove it using Channel Locks and the 7/16 wrench shown in the video.
Hint: Use a one gallon ice cream bucket to hold up the drum while connecting the belt. It makes it much easier and gives you more clearance.
Hint: Use a one gallon ice cream bucket to hold up the drum while connecting the belt. It makes it much easier and gives you more clearance.
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burnt out bulb and broken switch
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fanny from madison, WI
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Both my husband and I are not good at DIY or fixing things. I watched the instruction video that was posted on the PartSelect web site. It seems easy to do it, however still very skeptical. My husband decided that there is nothing to lose in trying, so we ordered the parts. It is as easy and simple as the video instruction. We are very ha
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ppy customers.
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Old motor was making noise and tripping after a few minutes
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John from Midland, TX
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I disassembled the dryer once to clean the motor and compartment. After reasembly, the problem persistes. I ordered the motor and the second diasasssembly was accomplished in 10 minutes and the entire job took 45 minutes and the dryer was running like new. Tip- Leave the motor secured while removing the blower fan.
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