Kenmore Dryer 106.86294740 (10686294740, 106 86294740) Parts

Supports and pivots the hinged dryer top panel for service access. Replace if cracked, broken, or causing wobble, scraping, or alignment gaps.

Type AB #8-18 x 5/8 inch thread-forming screw secures panels and components in appliances. Replace missing, stripped, or corroded fasteners.

Short baffle that mounts inside the dryer drum to lift clothes as the drum rotates. Replace if cracked, broken, or missing for proper tumbling action.

Size: 10-16 x 5/8 inch.

This is a metal spring that attaches to the dryer door hinge and provides tension to hold the door in the closed position. It ensures the door stays securely shut during operation. Replace this spring if the dryer door won't stay closed, swings open on its own, or if the existing spring is stretched, broken, or missing.

Right handed Hinge

Connects lint screen lid to dryer, enabling smooth opening and secure closing. Replace when bent, cracked, or broken to restore proper lid operation.

This retainer clip secures a component in place to prevent movement and maintain proper alignment during appliance operation. Replacing a damaged or missing clip helps restore safe, reliable performance.

• Holds the mating part firmly to reduce vibration and noise
• Helps prevent intermittent operation caused by loose fitment
• Common fix when a component feels loose, rattles, or won't stay seated

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before servicing
• Note original clip orientation and location before removal
• Use needle-nose pliers to carefully release and install the clip
• Do not over-bend the clip; replace if deformed or fatigued

Almond. Size: 13 oz. can. Acrylic appliance paint.

For mating terminal use WP94614.

For mating terminal use [AP31136300].

This lock nut secures appliance components and resists loosening from vibration. Replacing a stripped, rusted, or missing nut restores a firm, reliable connection to reduce noise and prevent parts from shifting or backing off.

• Secures brackets, shafts, pulleys, panels, or other hardware as designed by the manufacturer
• Helps prevent fasteners from loosening due to vibration and thermal cycling
• Common fix for rattling/vibration noises and components that work loose over time
• Replaces damaged, rounded, or missing original nut to restore proper fit

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water supplies before servicing
• Remove the worn nut with the appropriate wrench or socket
• Start the new nut by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten securely—do not overtighten
• Inspect the mating bolt/stud and any washers; replace if worn or damaged

This motor base is the replacement support that secures and positions the dryer motor assembly, helping restore stable alignment and minimize excess noise or vibration during operation. What it does:

• Supports and mounts the motor to the appliance chassis to keep the motor properly aligned
• Helps maintain correct spacing between the motor and drive components for smooth operation
• Reduces motor movement that can cause rubbing, vibration, or unusual noise
• Can address symptoms such as excessive vibration, banging, or misaligned motor movement

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair
• Follow the appliance's service manual or exploded parts diagram for correct removal and reassembly
• Use appropriate tools and take care with sharp sheet-metal edges
• Retain or transfer any original mounting hardware unless new fasteners are explicitly listed

Retaining clip secures panels and assemblies in dishwashers, dryers, and laundry centers. Replaces worn, broken, or missing clips to restore fit.

This is the interior panel that mounts on the inside of the dryer door, forming the smooth inner surface that faces the drum. It helps seal the drum area and may house the lint screen slot or door catch components. Replace this panel if it is cracked, warped, or damaged, which can cause air leaks that reduce drying efficiency.