01-30-2019, 01:21 PM
Hoping for some hits from a guru that has faced repairs to their Kenmore stackable washer/dryer.
My 1999 model has the shower/tub on one side of the rear bath, and a set of cabinets on the other one of which contains the stackable washer/dryer.
Here is the dilemma:
My dryer has stopped producing hot air.
I have ordered a new element, both thermostats and a new belt.
I have removed the pieces holding the dryer in place.
Now it looks like a dead end to me.
I have a 24” wide isle between the tub and the face of the opposing wall where the washer/dryer is.
The washer/dryer is 27.5” deep according to the specs. There is very little room between the top of the washer/dryer at the ceiling – 9”
I believe I need access to the back of the unit to do the repair.
I see no way to get there. Even if I pull it out all the way against the tub, there is no way for it to be moved as 3.5” remain in the cabinet.
There is a vent fan above the unit and I suppose with a whole lot of work that could be removed. I don’t know whether that would allow me to drop in behind the washer/dryer but that sounds like a terrible idea.
Thanks for any thoughts. I have not called Newell as I consider that a last resort. Russ
My 1999 model has the shower/tub on one side of the rear bath, and a set of cabinets on the other one of which contains the stackable washer/dryer.
Here is the dilemma:
My dryer has stopped producing hot air.
I have ordered a new element, both thermostats and a new belt.
I have removed the pieces holding the dryer in place.
Now it looks like a dead end to me.
I have a 24” wide isle between the tub and the face of the opposing wall where the washer/dryer is.
The washer/dryer is 27.5” deep according to the specs. There is very little room between the top of the washer/dryer at the ceiling – 9”
I believe I need access to the back of the unit to do the repair.
I see no way to get there. Even if I pull it out all the way against the tub, there is no way for it to be moved as 3.5” remain in the cabinet.
There is a vent fan above the unit and I suppose with a whole lot of work that could be removed. I don’t know whether that would allow me to drop in behind the washer/dryer but that sounds like a terrible idea.
Thanks for any thoughts. I have not called Newell as I consider that a last resort. Russ
Russ White
2016 Winnebago Vista LX 30T
#530 ( Sold )
1999 45' Double Slide - Factory upgrade 2004