DBB5000GF0GG General Electric Dryer - Instructions

Took unit practically apart to remove old parts and install new part. Unit is like new.

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.

This is the 2nd time we had to replace the slides. Not a big deal. Removed the top & front of the dyer and replaced the new slides. It's also a good time to vacuum out the inside while you have it apart. Be advised.... Get your tools ready. You'll be receiving your parts quickly. Couldn't believe how fast they arrived!

Thanks to your great DYI video I completed the repair in less than 45 minutes very easy.

Now I've replaced the drum bearing slides and the big plastic barring housing which the slides slip into before so had some experience with removing the lid and door. Felt like I know enough to get me state. But never messed with removing the drum. Was nervous but it was a piece of cake removing it. Once the drum was removed access to the idler pulley wheel was easy. Ran into trouble due to the nut holding wheel was not threaded. The nut was more like a cap which I had to pull off, causing some concern. I was able to reuse the same cap but I could see if you damaged it to much when removing could prevent the reuse. Be careful, my 1st thought was where am I going to get a new one of these caps. The video showing the installation showed a nut that was threaded but on my model this is not correct. I believe the nut was originally pressed on in the shop during construction and not meant for reuse. I also wasn't sure I could reach both hands in to thread the belt, doesn't look like enough room but there is. It is impossible to thread that belt with only one hand, tried it and no luck. Once I reach under and moved right hand over was so easy. All in all was well worth it and wife was very impressed and happy. Saved bunch of money and felt awesome when the dryer was purring like a kitten. Like to stop and listen to it for a couple minutes once in a while. Good luck and have no fear.

Unplug the dryer. On the back, I unscrewed the top three screws that hold on the instrument panel and (from the back) slide the panel to my left to disconnect from the top. I opened the dryer door and removed the two screws on the inside top of the doorway to remove the top panel of the dryer. Inside the top of the dryer are two screws to remove so that I could swing the front panel of the dryer out to replace the lower front felt drum seal. I needed to use wd-40 on these screws. When the panel opens, there is no way to disconnect the wires to remove the panel, so I had to prop it up with something so it didn't tip over and damage the wiring; a sturdy chair worked. Then, I heared the drum pop off and drop down a little. I replaced the seal according to the video; by putting it in the groove and pressing it down into the tabs with a flat head screwdriver or something smooth with a little of the seal hanging over the groove at each end. While I was in there, I cleaned out the lint and the wd-40 I used earlier. Then I closed the panel, lifting the drum back into place, ensuring that the dryer drum would turn before and after I replaced the screws. I replaced the top panel and the screws inside the dryer door and slid the instrument panel back into place and replaced those screws. The dryer works great and very quietly now!

Ididwhat the paper showed it was easy

As I pulled each of the 3 bolts, I put a alignment rod into each of the holes. After I pulled the old deflector off, I had basically 3 pins/rods to slip the new deflector on and keep everything in basic alignment. Pulled one rod, reinstalled the bolt, so on and so on. Ran motor for noises or misalignment and had neither. Pretty simple repair.

Followed instructions from a GE video on how to repair the dryer. The repair was easy and the instructions excellent. The front drum bearing was badly worn, which is reasonable given its age.

Replaced lower drum seal and upper (front) drum bearing

New bearings & belt about $ 60.00. Not hard with the help of diagrams on the internet.

PartSelect's troubleshooting page allowed me to quickly diagnose the problem as a worn drum bearing and/or bearing slides. How-to videos made it look so easy I ordered parts (as well as a new drive belt and felt that I figured I'd change while the dryer was open). Two days later the parts were delivered, I got a screw driver out, and dove in. Four screws and 25 minutes later the dryer was running quietly! The videos do a great job of detailing all necessary steps. My wife was disappointed that we didn't end up with a new dryer, but spending $45 to save $800 is awesome in my book!

I followed the varied instructions out there for getting the dryer open. WATCH the videos on uTube; I took out more screws than needed on first attempt -- which isn't a big deal but took me longer than it should have to pull it apart. It appeared the grinding was coming from the dryer bearings due to some abrasion I could see and worn front slides, so I replaced the front slides (4) and the rear bearing. The kids helped by crawling inside the drum to tighten the new bearing bolts (just for fun). When I put it back together it was making a somewhat different grinding noise. It wouldn't make any noise until I put the belt AND front cover on and then it would make a periodic (about every 10 degrees) grind when I rotated the drum; I took it apart and the grinding would stop even if I rotated the blower by hand. Put it together, the grind would start .... It took me awhile to figure out that the blower retaining bolt had come loose so the plastic blower was grinding on the metal cover. CHECK THE BLOWER RETAINING BOLT visible from the front with the dryer door/cover off -- it's not obvious that it's loose by looking at it since the retaining clip still sits over the blower shaft even when it's loose. You might even see small nicks in the blower fan blade. It's super quiet now.

I was certain there was a cat stuck in my dryer -- there was a loud squeal and grind. Must have crawled in through the outside vent?? After fighting with many screws trying to get the dryer apart I figured out there was this thing called the internet and watched some videos -- too easy. Pulled it apart and saw some grinding on the front where the teflon slides were and pulled out the drum to check the rear bearing -- seemed sloppy so I order those parts and then some. Parts came fast. Put it together with the kids help from inside the drum to screw on the rear bearing from inside -- gave the drum a roll just for kicks. Put it all together and found it would grind when the belt and front cover were on, but was quiet when the belt was off -- hmmm. Still couldn't find a cat anywhere inside the thing. Checked the blower, idler wheel, motor -- all seemed to rotate quiet and fine by hand without noise or friction. Read some more on the new fangled internet listening to different permutations of grinds and squeels. Only lead was to check the blower retaining bolt which had looked fine. Threw a socket on it and sure enough it was way loose and the blower had some very small nicks in it -- probably from the dm cat going through it. Turns out when I was checking it I was pushing it just far enough in that it wouldn't grind. When I put it back together the rotational force would cause it to slip back out and grind. I did see this shaggy ferrel cat in my yard today -- so I'm still not sure if I actually fixed anything or if he just crawled back out.