Do-It-Yourself Story

Some internet research showed the problem with my beeping 9-year old Kenmore dryer was common on this model. So I ordered the recommended parts (new control board and thermistor), then also found and read through the repair manual online. Install of both parts was straightforward - I didn't even need the manual I printed. This was probably about a 30-min job; but while the unit was partially disassembled I took the opportunity to vacuum accumulated lint and clean all the places I could never reach before, so the whole job took longer. But Im glad I did that because that space between the drum and outer housing was full of lint. Having cleaned in there, now Im confident the risk of fire is negligible. I plan to clean out the lint annually from now on. The dryer operates like new again.