Kenmore / Sears Dryer Cable Or Retainer

This retainer is a small fastener that secures a component inside your appliance, keeping it correctly positioned during operation. Replacing a damaged or missing retainer helps eliminate looseness and noise while preventing wear from parts shifting.

• Holds a mating part or assembly firmly in place
• Restores proper fit when the original retainer is cracked, warped, or missing
• Common symptoms: loose or misaligned parts, rattling/vibration, rubbing noises
• Helps prevent premature wear from movement or chafing

• Disconnect power; shut off gas and water supplies if applicable
• Use your model's diagram to locate the retainer and match its orientation
• Transfer any reusable hardware and ensure the retainer is fully seated
• Reassemble and run a short test to check for proper operation

This replacement motor strap secures the dryer's drive motor to its mounting bracket so the motor and blower stay aligned and stable, helping reduce vibration and noise for smoother operation. What it does:

• Holds the drive motor firmly to the base/bracket
• Maintains proper alignment of the motor and blower wheel to prevent rubbing
• Helps reduce vibration, rattling, and related noise
• Typical signs of failure: increased vibration, rattling, scraping from the blower area, or a motor that feels loose inside the cabinet

• Includes 1 motor strap

• Disconnect power; for gas dryers, also shut off gas supply
• Access the motor assembly; note the strap's routing/orientation before removal
• Support the motor while releasing the strap to avoid stressing wiring and mounts
• After securing the strap, rotate the drum/blower by hand to verify free movement before reassembly

This retainer clip secures small appliance components in place to prevent movement and ensure proper alignment for reliable operation. It's a simple replacement that restores lost or broken mounting support. What it does:

• Holds and stabilizes the attached component or assembly to prevent shifting during use
• Maintains proper alignment for connected parts to reduce wear and noise
• Commonly used where a small plastic or metal clip is needed for secure mounting
• Can address symptoms like loose panels, rattling, or parts that won't stay seated

• One retainer clip

• Disconnect power to the appliance before attempting any repair
• Remove surrounding panels as needed to access the clip; small trim tools may help
• Replace the broken retainer with the new clip and verify the secured component is seated correctly