ALE643RCW (PALE643RCW) Amana Dryer - Instructions

Really simple, just take out the old and insert the new. The old filter had a felt band on the inside, the replacement did not have this felt band. Not sure how the missing felt band will effect the filtering.

Remove the front covers so the Drum can be slid out. Assemble the new Idler pulley and associated parts on the new shaft. A snap ring tool made it easy to install the retaining ring. This subassembly can be built-up before working on the dryer. With the drum removed replace the old idler pulley assembly with the new one. Reinstall the drum with the new belt draped around it. Once the drum is in place, lift the idler pulley back so the belt can be correctly placed. Make sure drum rotates freely and the belt stays in track. Finish reinstalling covers and test the operation. Aaaahhhhh the noise is gone!

It was not the drum rollers as suspected. My dryer is different than video dryer so took a bit longer to open it. The video was very helpful in many ways though - belt and tension pulley removal/installation for one. Removed the bottom panel (as others had written), the door and wires, the front baffle, released belt at tensioner and removed drum so all was exposed. Next, replaced the two drum rollers though the old ones were fine but since I bought parts in advance I replaced them anyway and put it all back together after vacuuming. Of course the noise is still there when dryer is in operation. Don't know what else it could be - perhaps felt that the drum turns in OR the belt tensioner bearing. If you have any suggestions you may forward to larry_bancroft@hotmail.com. Thank you, Larry

Dryer comes apart pretty easy. This is the second time I have replaced the Idler wheel and assembly in the seven years I have owned the dryer.

Since space was limited, I couldn't replace the parts as shown it the tutorial. Instead I got my son-in-law to come over and figure it out. He removed the bottom panel,got down on the floor, reached in and removed both parts and replaced them.I held the flashlight.It was a little awkward, but he got the job done in about 20 minutes. The dryer works better than ever and it is 17 years old. I was very thankful for the speedy delivery of the parts.

I had no idea of the part number I needed. I found a picture of the lint filter at PartSelect and took a chance and ordered what I hoped was the correct part. It arrived within 7 days, I took it out of the box and hurray, it was the same exact part! Stuck it in the dryer and it's perfect. Thanks PartSelect.

Once I realized the drum was to be removed, the actual repair was not difficult. Because of the location of the pulley, it's best to tilt the dryer. Snap ring pliers are required to remove the retaining ring on pulley. I pulled the damaged pulley from the bearing. A small gear puller was needed to removed the frozen bearing. Lightly oil the new bearing. Installing the drum is a challenge because of the loose belt. I used paint tape to hold the belt on the drum. Download the service manual for good exploded parts views.

I took the dryer apart and used the video on the website that helped a lot on how to install the belt and then we put it back together and dryer works great.

Unplug the power cord. Removed the lower pannel and door, disconnected wires after labeling them. Lifted the top. Removed the front drum support. Did not remove the drum, but I used an empty milk jug to wedge between the drum and the back pannel, and that was enough to do the replacement. I vaccumed all the inside from all the lint around the motor and all the duct system. I received the part in 2 bussiness days, very impressed and my experience was very positive.

Great

Found PartSelect and easily found what was needed to replace this lint filter in my Maytag dryer. Maytag guys have moved away-and besides you can do more on this site. I was very pleased. Thank goodness they got rid of the felt inside this lint filter--that was the big problem. Thanks PartSelect--I will use you for all my maintenance.SDE3606AYW

Lean the dryer over on its back and loosen 2 screws on bottom front to allow plate to be lifted out. Access to fuse in back of inside.

1.Veiwed the instructional video on this website. 2.Performed the task using what I learned from the video. 3.Dryer worked. 4.Could'nt have been any easier. Saved alot of money too! Thank you.

Pulled off front of dryer because it made loud noise, lifted clothing drum removed cover for fan and order from model number on fan and replaced. 30 min with help from my son.

just slid it in . fit perfectly. i wasnt sure what size to order so i called the number and the rep was very helpful. arrived in two days. perfect size. thank you so much.