Dryer Repair in San Francisco
Kenmore dryer repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area for electric and gas units: no heat, long dry times, no tumble,…
Model Reference
Kenmore 796.90518900 Dryer Repair
A discontinued Kenmore Elite gas dryer. Long cycles and shutdowns are our most frequent reason to be called.
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Model number
796.90518900
About this model
Model overview
The model in brief
The Kenmore Elite 796.90518900 is a gas dryer sold between November 2009 and August 2010, and it is no longer sold new. That is all we say about it as a product; the rest depends on what you see in front of you. Elite dryers from this period are still in service in many family homes, and the reasons they get a call are surprisingly consistent.
The long-cycle complaint
When a gas dryer takes much longer than it used to, the burner is often fine. What changes is the airflow: lint in the duct, a flattened elbow, a hood flap stuck shut, or a vent that now runs a longer path because the laundry was remodeled. Dry air cannot leave the drum, the load stays damp, and the safety parts cycle the burner on and off. People hear clicking and see short flames and assume the burner is failing.
What a technician checks in order
- The lint screen and the housing under it.
- The duct run, including every bend.
- The outside hood and its flap.
- The burner sequence: igniter, valve, sensor.
- The thermal parts that interrupt the burner.
That order matters because replacing a burner part on a restricted duct only delays the next failure.
Typical installations
Gas dryers rely on a rigid or flexible gas connector and a shutoff valve behind the cabinet. In row houses and older homes the dryer may sit on a shelf in a utility room with the shutoff close to the wall. Do not turn or loosen anything at the gas connection. If the dryer was moved recently and the gas smell appears, leave and call the gas utility from outside.
Checks that are safe for you
Clean the lint screen, rinse it if it is clogged with fabric softener film, look at the outside hood and confirm the breaker. Run it empty for a short while with the door closed and note whether the air at the vent feels warm. Write down what you notice.
Next steps
We diagnose, explain, and give a written estimate. You approve before any repair starts. For more detail, see Kenmore dryer repair and the Kenmore dryers overview. Two other Kenmore Elite gas dryers from the same sales window are the Kenmore 796.90512900 and Kenmore 796.91022900. For slow cycles, read Kenmore dryer not heating as well.
Frequently asked questions
Often the burner is cycling because of restricted airflow. Check the lint screen and vent, and call us if the clicking continues.
No. It was sold from November 2009 to August 2010 and is no longer sold new.
Not automatically. We diagnose it and tell you what the repair involves so you can decide.
We need access to the dryer and its connections. We do the gas-side work, and you should not.
It is usually at the door opening. Read the full number including the digits after the dot.
Model-information disclaimer. Confirm your exact model number and specifications with your appliance documentation before booking a repair. Model pages are for identification and compatibility reference.
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Phone
(415) 825-6393
Hours
Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Service area
San Francisco Bay Area, California