BWXR473ET5AA General Electric Dryer - Instructions

(1)I watched the videos here and read other comments about the problem... (2)Decided since I have the dryer apart, I might as well replace other parts that probably should be replaced too. (3)Make sure you order two of each of the Drum Bearing Slide-White and BEARING SLIDE (gray color), They are not sold as pairs! (4)following the Front Drum Slide video, the job was very easy.

I will not go into detail how I installed the part because I'm sure many has posted it already. At first I thought my washer was shot and have to buy a replacement. I was about to do that when I decided to search the internet for possible causes and repair. You see, I don't know squat about washers and when I found Part Select's website not only did they guide me through the diagnosis they also have a video detailing how to replace the broken part. Saved a lot of money. Spent $45 compared to $500 for a new washer. Thanks Parts Select. You sure put the handy in man.

Had to replace the front air duct assembly, Front Drum Bearing, both Drum Bearing slides-white and both Bearing Slides. Googled how to repair loud noise. Followed video and found trouble in 5 minutes Ordered parts from PartSelect.com as required on video to fix. When parts arrived went back to PartSelect video followed instruction how to repair and fixed with new parts in less than 30 minutes.

Followed the Part Select video instructions which made the repair really easy!! Thanks for a job well done! ALSO.. the drum wobble was not caused by worn slides and felt. There are three screws holding the drum axle flange. Two of them fell out leaving the drum to flop about as it rotated. So we scavenged some screws from elsewhere on the dryer and problem solved. Once again.. thanks to Part Select for great instructional videos and great customer service ordering parts.

I watched a video on PartSelect.com, opened up the dryer (that's the first time I had opened a dryer), found that the bearing was worn down, ordered the replacement parts for under $40, and fixed the dryer in just a few minutes. The whole process was much easier than I expected. I should have done it weeks ago.

At first I thought it was the belt but when I took off top portion of dryer I saw belt was fine. I got to this site and found source of noise was drum bearings from postings. I ordered the parts and much to my suprise had it working with 15 minutes. Web site was very helpful.

Watched video first, then diagnosed trouble. Went to internet for cost and avalible parts. Copied parts diagram. Very pleased with price and orderd parts assosiated with front drum. 4 days later parts arrived.

Had to tap three holes in the rear bearing to match the three attachment screws. Screw up with the part.

it was easy, it clip right on.needed to give it a little tap to get it in .

With the help of doityourself on the internet. great instructions

watched the repair video first and it was very easy. took out screw in door to release top of dryer. removed top of dryer took out two screws holding the front panel to the side panels. removed old front drum bearing off the door replaced it with new one put it all back together. VERY VERY EASY. No repair man needed. I was impressed i could do it myself and saved tons of money not having to buy a new dryer.

followed what the repair video showed , step by step and replaced the drive belt on the drum.same with the front drum bearing and slides . if you watch the videos it will be no problem.took about 30 minutes total .

Thanks completely to the free videos on PartSelect.com. At first I thought it was the bearing at the rear of the drum. After ordering that part, I realized the noise was from the front of the dryer. I watch some more videos and decided it was the Front Drum Bearing and the 4 drum bearing slides. Parts were very inexpensive. The job took less than 15 minutes. Just had to remove the top dryer panel and pull out the front panel (with door) just a little to replace the front bearing. My dryer is now super quiet and like brand new again.

I used the provided PartSelect video as a guide and easily completed the replacements in under an hour. Remove four screws, take the front of the dryer off, unplug the cables, remove and replace the front drum bearing and two drum bearing slides, reconnect cables, and re-attach the front of the dryer. NOTE: keep an eye on the three cables you have to unplug to remove the front of the dryer, as they will need to be re-attached in the correct locations once you're ready to re-assemble the dryer.

My dryer started to squeak so I checked several websites to fix the problem and found that PartsSelect was the most informative. The website easily directed me to the problem and provided me with the most likely cause. The top two issues for squeaking were the front drum bearing and the front drum bearing white slide. I purchased both and upon receiving the parts I watched the installation video which was very informative. After watching the video I realized that I needed two white slides and only one is in each packet. I went back online ordered the second extra white slide, two dark slides and the felt. Both orders were delivered quickly. The repair could not have been easier. All that I needed was a screwdriver and less than 30 minutes to do the repair. I found that both the white slides and dark slides were completely destroyed so I would definitely recommend purchasing both anytime you purchase the drum bearing.