Repair Story - dryer was making a thump sound when drying clothes or when it came to a stop

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Visitor Rating dryer was making a thump sound when drying clothes or when it came to a stop Overall Rating: Very Helpful Rated By: 5 Customers Posted By: andrea From west reading, PA Posted: 9/7/2007 1:05:55 AM Appliance Repaired: Magic Chef Dryer Age Of Appliance: More than 10 years My husband and I used a screwdriver to pry open the top of the dryer, then unscrewed the two front corners of it from the inside. Next, we disconnected wires attached to front lid, then pulled the big barrel of the dryer away from the rest of it. We put a new drum roller wheel on the left side and greased the inside perimeter of it. Next, we took off the old cushion set, and stuck on the newer set, and greased drum glide as well. Lastly, we took off the "old" belt, and replaced it with the one we purchased from PartSelect. We forgot how the old one came off the pulley, but after much trial and error, we figured it out in a snap! (this is why this project took us longer than we expected) In conclusion, this company for parts is wonderful and I have been referring them to all of my friends! Parts Used: Drum Support Roller (Now subbed to Drum Support Roller) Drum Glide and Cushion Kit (Now subbed to Drum Glide and Cushion Kit) Level of difficulty: A Bit Difficult Time to do repair: 1- 2 hours Screw drivers How helpful was this repair story?

Parts Used in this Repair Drum Support Roller (Now subbed to Drum Support Roller) The part 'Drum Support Roller' that andrea From west reading, PA used in this story is now subbed to part Drum Support Roller This rear drum support roller is about three inches wide and comes with a bearing. Use it for your gas or electric clothes dryer. PartSelect #: PS2030837 Compare At: $21.71 Your Price: $18.09 You Save: $3.62 Availability: In Stock Drum Glide and Cushion Kit (Now subbed to Drum Glide and Cushion Kit) The part 'Drum Glide and Cushion Kit' that andrea From west reading, PA used in this story is now subbed to part Drum Glide and Cushion Kit The drum glide included in this kit is six and a half inches long. The pad is just under three inches long. PartSelect #: PS2162266 Compare At: $16.03 Your Price: $13.36 You Save: $2.67 Availability: In Stock

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