How Do You Replace The Heater Coil In A Kenmore Dryer?
The modern clothes dryer evolved in the 20th century, saving people the hassle of hanging clothes outside to dry. An electric dryer removes the moisture from clothes by tumbling them in a drum that is heated by a coil, or heating element. The hot, damp air is vented to the outside of the home, leaving the clothes nice and dry. If your dryer suddenly stops heating up and drying your clothes properly, you may need a new heating coil, or element. The heating element in a Kenmore dryer can be replaced with simple tools in one afternoon. Unplug the dryer’s electrical cord. Pull the dryer away from the wall far enough to give working space at the rear of the unit. Remove the 5/16-inch sheet metal screws holding the rear dryer cover in place by turning them counterclockwise with a nut driver. Set the rear cover aside. From the back of the dryer, locate the can on the right-hand side that holds the heating element. Label with masking tape all of the wires that go to the element. Use needle nos
