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    Jan 25, 2009, 01:11 PM
    20+ Kenmore dryer won't dry - blowing cold air not hot
    I have a 20+ Kenmore dryer that I inherited from my mom about 13 years ago. It worked fine up until this week - I've replaced the belt for the drum about a year ago but now it's just blowing cold air. I *think* but am not positive it's an electric only dryer - the model # is: 96282100/62821 but I can't find ANYTHING about it online! I'm hoping that I just need to clear the outside vent (it's been in the same place for 7 years this year and I've never cleared the vent) but I don't know and want to make sure I'm doing it right first. Any assistance with this would be appreciated because due to the economic downturn we just can't afford a new dry or a service call right now. I'm sure I can fix it if I have the right information available.

    Thank you,
    Christine
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    Jan 25, 2009, 02:27 PM
    If it is electric start by checking the elements inside the unit. If it is a gas unit check the sparker down near the gas burner. I have no info on that older model but you might check sears parts online to see if they have any diagrams.
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    Jan 25, 2009, 07:09 PM

    CMM123- CHRISTine - ( GO DOWN TO THE post by ( ROBIVEN ) clos to bottom right now
    I just gave her the way to test everything -step by step, AND if you unplug the dryer before you do any testing you will not have to worry sabout any schooks, SHE HAS DRYER PROBLEMS ALSO :: HAVE A GREAT DAY AND GOD BLESS:: IF YOU STIOLL NEED HELP JUST COME BACK SAND HOLLER:: F.B.E.
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    Jan 25, 2009, 07:56 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Blue Eagle View Post
    CMM123- CHRISTine - ( GO DOWN TO THE post by ( ROBIVEN ) clos to bottom right now
    I just gave her the way to test everything -step by step, AND if you unplug the dryer befor you do any testing you will not have to worry sabout any schooks, SHE HAS DRYER PROBLEMS ALSO :: HAVE A GREAT DAY AND GOD BLESS:: IF YOU STIOLL NEED HELP JUST COME BACK SAND HOLLER:: F.B.E.
    Stop yelling!!
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