Kenmore 796.90512900 Dryer Repair

The Kenmore Elite 796.90512900 is a gas dryer that was sold from November 2009 to August 2010 and is no longer sold new. A dryer of that age is far from retired. It sits in garages, laundry closets and basements all over the Bay Area, usually in a house where the gas stub is already in place. If yours is still turning clothes, a routine fault does not mean replacement.

Gas dryer, gas questions

With a gas dryer the first question is always whether it heats, and if not, why. The burner sequence needs a gas supply, a working igniter, a flame sensor and safety parts that open the gas valve. When the drum turns and the air stays cold, a technician checks that sequence in order. Many cases come down to a weak igniter that glows but cannot open the valve, or a valve coil that has aged. Neither is something to test at home.

Gas smell rule

If you ever smell gas near the dryer, do not touch a switch or plug. Leave the house, then call the gas utility or 911 from outside. After that is dealt with, we can look at the dryer. Never turn gas fittings yourself, and do not test for leaks with a flame.

Airflow still comes first

Even on a gas dryer, a clogged vent produces long cycles and shutdowns, because the burner needs fresh air moving through the drum. Check the lint screen, the hood flap outside and the duct for sagging sections. Rigid metal ducting is the better choice when a duct is replaced, but that is a job to discuss at the visit rather than do alone.

Why the full number matters

Parts for an Elite dryer of this period are matched to the exact model, and the three Elite gas dryers we list look alike on the outside. Read the whole number from the label, which is usually at the door opening, and write it down before calling. If you are unsure, how to find your Kenmore model number shows the usual spots.

How we proceed

We diagnose on site, explain the fault, and give you a written estimate. You decide, and nothing is repaired without your approval. Read about the Kenmore dryer repair service and the Kenmore dryers lineup. Similar Elite gas dryers are the Kenmore 796.90518900 and the Kenmore 796.91022900.

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