I have the opportunity to purchase this dryer but I noticed that the back of the drum is rusty. How hard is it to fix this? Do I need to replace the whole drum? If I did it myself, how hard would that be. Is it worth the cost?
the round screen-like piece on the back of the drum inside is very rusty. is this a separate part or is the drum all one piece? how do i get the rust off??? thanksthe round screen-like piece on the back of the drum inside is very rusty. is this a separate part or is the drum all one piece? how do i get the rust off??? thanks
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Re: rust on back of drum
Best thing to try is scrubbing with a dry plastic scourer (scotchbrite) and see if the rust is just a tiny bit on the surface or if there is quite deep rust.
if the rust is shallow and comes off easily, once you have scrubbed it off, it is relatively unlikely to come back, possibly once more, then you should find it is gone for ever.
If the rust is deep and hard to remove then the quality of the metal is either poor by design or by lack of quality control. you can find all sorts of products to stop or cover the rust - if you wanted to paint it, clean as much rust off as possible first, buy a "rust converter" product from a hardware store and a really good quality enamel paint designed for metal with a primer. try a small patch first just to check it is ok when you dry a load.
Replacing the drum itself is technically relatively simple, however there are numerous other parts which have to be moved or detached and some replaced, so unless you have easy access to spares then it is not worth the trouble, and the labour bill will not be realistic compared to a new dryer.
replacement drums can probably be found, although kenmore are particularly well known for a lack of spares support - prices can vary hugely depending on the number left in stock and the number of that model that were made in the first place. I would be surprised to get one for less than $100 - more like $200.
properly done, painting works fine, so it is a good cheap option.
Hope this helps - ask again if you need more help, and see if you can post a photo of the rust. :)
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replace the drum guides that hold the drum in place these are small plasic guides and they do tend to go with time and use of the dryer this is also what is causeing those rust colored marks on your clothing as well if you are able to message me back your make and model number i can provide you a schematic showing where these guides are located and how to go about ordering new ones for you unit also if you have any further questions message me those back as well and please remember when our chat has concluded to rank how this opinion has helped it allows me to help others in similar situations Thanks Rick
Apparently a common problem with 4-5 year old Kenmore and Whirlpool dryers. The paint is rubbed off the back panel by the felt seal attached to the rotating drum. The bare metal gets rusty from the damp clothes. The rust is rubbed off by the felt seal. The entire felt seal will turn brown. The stains are transfered to the clothes. The rust stains can generally be removed by additional cleaning.
I'm going to replace the felt seal on the drum, clean the rust off the back panel and see how long it lasts. Seal w/ adhesive is $30-40.
Some have suggested painting the back panel, but i don't think fresh paint is going to last long. The original paint was probably electrostatically applied and maybe baked on.
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If you find a good plasticizing epoxy it should work great for this most plastic epoxies can withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees F. I dont see the hot water supply feeding the machine getting any warmer than this. Another option would be to find someone with a plastic fusion and filler welder and just weld the hole shut with a base material.
OR Follow this easy steps...
Unplug the dryer from the electrical socket to avoid accidental electrocution.
Sand or scrub the rust spots using steel wool or sandpaper. Rust creates pits and these pits need to be smooth, like the rest of the drum areas, to prevent the rust from getting worse and to allow touch-up paint to stick.
Clean the entire inside of the drum to remove all the dust left from sanding/scrubbing. Mild soap and water will work well. Use old rags that can be thrown away.
Let the drum dry completely. You can run your dryer on the fluff dry cycle for a few minutes to dry the drum faster. If you use a heat cycle, the drum will become too hot and you will have to wait while it cools
Apply an appliance paint (see Resources) in the color that most closely matches your drum. Use the applicator that comes with the paint to dab the paint on the rust spots. You may need to add more than one coat, but make sure that you are letting the first coat dry before adding more to avoid drip marks. Allow all coats of paint to dry thoroughly before using the dryer.
Just clean it free from rust. Paint it with an epoxy red oxide. :Let it dry for at lease 72 hours. Then repaint it with a white epoxy paint. I believe this will solve your problem.
If the element is still on when the door is open then the element broke and is shorted to ground, the noise is probably the front glide/bearing assm, especially if you notice rust on the clothes.
mine said the same ive cleaned it out but when i took the back off ive noticed rusty coloured water comeing out of the back of the drum do you no what this may be as its not turning now
hi thanks for the question that part is the rear drum felt that is there to prevent articles of clothing from falling out of the drum this must be replaced thanks the appliance doc
you can extend the life for a little, by painting with a rustolum paint, but not for to long, better buy a good new one, use your experience when select the new one...good luck
the round screen-like piece on the back of the drum inside is very rusty. is this a separate part or is the drum all one piece? how do i get the rust off??? thanks
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