Product review (5 stars): Excellence resource for home technicians!
Like most people, the washer and dryer I own are old. They've been sitting in the garage for 10 years or more and have reliably done their job, so they aren't items I ever really consider updating.

The problem with older appliances (such as my Kenmore dryer) is that models change so frequently it's often difficult to find replacement parts. And when you do find them, they are very expensive.

Case in point... The high temperature safety fuse failed on this dryer. After looking at Sears' recommended parts centers, calling some local appliances stores, and looking through the larger online appliance parts websites, the cheapest price I found for a replacement thermostat and safety was $70.

For that price, I can just purchase a used dryer online and take my chances!

By sheer dumb inspiration I decided to put the part numbers into Amazon just to see what happened... And they had the same parts for 1/10th the price! I've never thought of Amazon as a source for repair parts before --this is where I go to buy books, music, and gifts-- but this just earned them top spot in my "go to" list when I need anything.

As a Prime member I had the parts within 48 hours, so I popped them into the dryer as soon as they arrived. For less than the cost of lunch at a fast food restaurant, I have a working dryer again! WooHoo!