On 9 Sep 2003 07:01:52 -0700, (Ken Sternberg)
wrote:

The electric Whirlpool dryer that we inherited with the house four
years ago is broken. The drum doesn't turn but the motor makes a
humming noise. One repair person told me it could mean the motor's
gone, which he said would cost $200 to replace. The dryer is probably
at least six to 10 years old. The minimal checking around I did showed
that a new gas dryer costs about $270. I have gas lines into my house
and could install a gas model.

I don't think I'd replace the motor in this dryer, but even if the
problem is something else, labor and parts would likely add up fast.
Should I fix this machine or buy a new one? Thanks very much.

Anything over half the cost of a new dryer - replace it. It's a
no-brainer - you get a new machine and a warranty.

Where did you see a gas dryer for $270? That seems awfully low to me -
usually they are almost double the cost of electric models.

John Davies

Anything over half the cost of a new dryer - replace it. It's a
no-brainer - you get a new machine and a warranty.

I agree with john.. replace it

Where did you see a gas dryer for $270? That seems awfully low to me -
usually they are almost double the cost of electric models.

I just bought a new gas dryer from sears for $399. It was the extra large
model so I could definitly see a $270 dryer being reasonable.

Crayola

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....sortfilter.jsp

John Davies wrote in message news:
Where did you see a gas dryer for $270? That seems awfully low to me -
usually they are almost double the cost of electric models.

On Tue, 09 Sep 2003 07:01:52 +0000, Ken Sternberg wrote:

The electric Whirlpool dryer that we inherited with the house four years
ago is broken. The drum doesn't turn but the motor makes a humming
noise. One repair person told me it could mean the motor's gone, which
he said would cost $200 to replace. The dryer is probably at least six
to 10 years old. The minimal checking around I did showed that a new gas
dryer costs about $270. I have gas lines into my house and could install
a gas model.

I don't think I'd replace the motor in this dryer, but even if the
problem is something else, labor and parts would likely add up fast.
Should I fix this machine or buy a new one? Thanks very much.


Have you checked that it's not just a broken belt? They're pretty easy to
replace, if you're handy.

-Tom

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"John Davies" wrote in message
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On 9 Sep 2003 07:01:52 -0700, (Ken Sternberg)
wrote:

The electric Whirlpool dryer that we inherited with the house four
years ago is broken. The drum doesn't turn but the motor makes a
humming noise. One repair person told me it could mean the motor's
gone, which he said would cost $200 to replace. The dryer is probably
at least six to 10 years old. The minimal checking around I did showed
that a new gas dryer costs about $270. I have gas lines into my house
and could install a gas model.

I don't think I'd replace the motor in this dryer, but even if the
problem is something else, labor and parts would likely add up fast.
Should I fix this machine or buy a new one? Thanks very much.

Anything over half the cost of a new dryer - replace it. It's a
no-brainer - you get a new machine and a warranty.

Where did you see a gas dryer for $270? That seems awfully low to me -
usually they are almost double the cost of electric models.

I got a Roper at Lowes for about $250. Lay down door, extra large drum, lint
on top, all the bells and whistles you'd ever need.

On 9 Sep 2003 10:10:54 -0700, (Ken Sternberg)
wrote:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....sortfilter.jsp

John Davies wrote in message news:
Where did you see a gas dryer for $270? That seems awfully low to me -
usually they are almost double the cost of electric models.

Well, I guess I was mistaken. It makes my new $450 Fisher and Paykel
seem pretty expensive..... Live and learn.

John Davies

"Ken Sternberg" wrote in message
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The electric Whirlpool dryer that we inherited with the house four
years ago is broken. The drum doesn't turn but the motor makes a
humming noise. One repair person told me it could mean the motor's
gone, which he said would cost $200 to replace. The dryer is probably
at least six to 10 years old. The minimal checking around I did showed
that a new gas dryer costs about $270. I have gas lines into my house
and could install a gas model.

I don't think I'd replace the motor in this dryer, but even if the
problem is something else, labor and parts would likely add up fast.
Should I fix this machine or buy a new one? Thanks very much.

If you want to try to fix it yourself try http://www.repairclinic.com
I've fixed our washer and dryer at least two times each. Never was that
hard and never cost more than $10.00. Follow their directions in the
repair section and you can tell pretty easy if the motors bad.
If the motors not bad you should be able to repair it yourself
failrly cheap.

-Tom

(Ken Sternberg) wrote in
om:

The electric Whirlpool dryer that we inherited with the house four
years ago is broken. The drum doesn't turn but the motor makes a
humming noise. One repair person told me it could mean the motor's
gone, which he said would cost $200 to replace. The dryer is probably
at least six to 10 years old. The minimal checking around I did showed
that a new gas dryer costs about $270. I have gas lines into my house
and could install a gas model.

I don't think I'd replace the motor in this dryer, but even if the
problem is something else, labor and parts would likely add up fast.
Should I fix this machine or buy a new one? Thanks very much.

If you're at all handy, pull the back off the dryer and have a look. The
problem could be a drum drive belt that fallen off or broken. The part
should cost a few dollars to replace, and if it just slipped off, the
repair is free. If the belt is on and not broken, but the motor's not
turning, try, with the power off, rotating the motor a quarter turn or so,
then plug it back in and try it. If it turns now, you probably have motor
with a faulty winding. It'll work fine (for a while) as long as it doesn't
stop at the wrong place. Spinning the motor a little will keep the dryer
functioning for a while. If it only just hums but doesn't turn, the motor
is shot.

If you're not handy, never mind ;-)

On Tue, 09 Sep 2003 07:25:18 -0700, John Davies
wrote:


Where did you see a gas dryer for $270? That seems awfully low to me -
usually they are almost double the cost of electric models.


Where are you where they are priced like that? Last time I shopped
for one I found them to be ONLY $30 to $75 more than the matching
electric models!

I removed the rear metal panel covering the inside of the dryer.
There's a long rectangular-shaped metal box going from top tp bottom
at an angle. I don't see anything resembling a belt. What do I do now?

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Ken Sternberg wrote:
I removed the rear metal panel covering the inside of the dryer.
There's a long rectangular-shaped metal box going from top tp bottom
at an angle. I don't see anything resembling a belt. What do I do now?

Thats probably a guard over the belt. It should be removable by taking
out some sheet metal screws, or releaseing some clips, or just pry it
apart if its a friction fit.

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I took off the front panel, found the broken belt, and also the
detached tension pulley. I really am not very handy and can't figure
how to reattach this, nor how to attach the new belt around the
pulley. Let's say I can fix it and get it working, what's the life
expectancy of an 8-10 year old dryer, anyway?

Ken Sternberg wrote in message ...

I took off the front panel, found the broken belt, and also
thedetached tension pulley. I really am not very handy
and can't figure how to reattach this, nor how to attach
the new belt around the pulley.

You can see the most common dryer belt installation configurations at the
following link. BTW. If you buy a genuine FSP Whirlpool belt for your
Whirlpool dryer, they come with belt configuration instructions right on the
package.

http://ng.appliance411.com/links/jump.cgi?ID=751

You can also find installation instructions at this link:

http://ng.appliance411.com/links/jump.cgi?ID=722

Let's say I can fix it and get it working, what's the life
expectancy of an 8-10 year old dryer, anyway?

We just came across the bill for our dryer, 1969. It has never needed
service!

I wouldn't expect any newer models to last that long but 15-20 years is not
unheard of for a dryer. Just as long as it isn't driven into the ground
before *starting* to look into a problem (screeching, grinding, etc.).

JMO

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