Whirlpool 27" Dryer - The king of dryers - the master design. This design has been manufactured since about 1995 and has been copied by both Samsung and LG. Over 50% of dryer repairs are on this design. Many parts look the same but do not interchange with Korean copies. The outer cover changes and grand computers are mounted above on Duet, LG and Samsung but the core heating and tumbling systems are almost identical. Diagnosis procedures are the same for all these many brands. There is no reason to be intimidated by the look and expense of these dryers. From the outside both gas and electric dryers are identical.
Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Cabrio, Bravos, Kenmore and Roper 27" Wide Dryers
Easily Identified by Lint Screen Locaton inside the Door
Whirlpool 27" Dryer Component Layout
Whirlpool Duet Dryer - Same Layout
Samsung Dryer - Same Layout
LG Dryer - Same Layout
LG Tromm Dryer with Fancy Computer Controls
Whirlpool 29" Dryers - The old workhorse. This great design has been made since the the 1960's and still continues. Like the 27" design, it is marketed under many brand names although it has not been copied by the Koreans. Because of its reliability, many are still in service. Extensive videos cover both the 27 and 29" models. The motor is on the bottom right on all 29" models. Parts do not interchange between the 27 and 29" designs.
Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Kenmore, Cabrio and Roper 29" Wide Dryers
Easily Identified by Lint Screen Locaton on the Top Right
Whirlpool 29" Front View With Drum Removed
Whirlpool 29" Rear Cover Removed
Maytag Classic Design - Manufacturing ceased in 2007. You will find complete videos on both Maytag designs. Many of these are still in service.
Maytag Standby
Motor on Left, Blower Removed
Maytag Perfoma "Cheaper Design" - Manufacturing ceased in 2007
Performa, Atlantis, Insignia Maytag Dryer
Performa Maytag, Motor on the Right
GE Dryers are a small part of the market. You will find complete videos on this design.
GE Classic Design with Distinct Lint Trap
GE Classic Design Component Locations
Frigidaire, Electrolux. You will find complete videos on this design.
Frigidaire Dryer
Frigidaire Dryer Drum Removed
Speed Queen Amana Dryer Components. You will find complete videos on this design.
Bosch - It will be rare to see one of these.
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Kenmore Codes
