DBLR333EE0CC General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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Dryer was very loud
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!
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James from Decatur, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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grinding noise -- sudden onset
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.
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john from spokane valley, WA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
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Certain there was a cat stuck in the dryer
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.
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John from Spokane valley, WA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
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Really bad squeaky sounds
First I unplugged the power to the dryer, opened the dryer door and removed the two srews from under the hood of the dryer, then i removed the lid completely. then there is a screw on both sides of the drum which i removed (stubby screwdriver is highly recommended). then i lifted the front door of of the bottom plates, disconeccted the wiring on the bottom left that way i can replace the the front drum bearing very easily. I replaced the the front drum bearing and the drum bearing slides, there are 4 total(2 white and 2 grey). and then put back everything the way i took it off. It was a very fast and easy fix.
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ALONZO from PALM SPRINGS, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Dryer made loud a squeal
After taking the dryer apart I determined that the drum had completely worn away one side of the front bearing including all the bearing drum slides. I replaced the front bearing drum and four slides and the front air duct assembly due to it being cracked in several places. I figured I would also replace the rear drum bearing due to wear and cracking since I already had the machine apart. Since the repairs it works just like new. Thanks PartsSelect.
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Pete from Velarde, NM
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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needed a new knob for my dryer
All I did was stick the knob on. How easy was that! Knob works every time. Very pleased with the part.
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Diane from Johnson Valley, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Dryer was eating clothes at the front. They were getting torn with black marks on them.
I am a female with little repair experience. I looked up model number on my dryer, Googled my proble, and fond your site. I used your "my dryer is doing this..." link. Ordered parts and completed job all by myself. The video was amazing! My husband was so excited that we didn't need to spend $400 on a new dryer (only $43)! I will use you again for other appliance issues. Great site with great information.
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Shannon from Lakeland, FL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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heating element went bad
Took the dryer apart in an adjacent unused bedroom. Saw that the element was bad. Ordered new part from Part Select and installed when it arrived. The whole situation went as smooth as could be.
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Peter from Sidney, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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Dryer belt broken
Great service. I got the part in 3 days and having the youtube video was fantastic. I also was able to find other videos also so doing these tasks yourself nowadays is much easier. I was a bit nervous but it turned out to be easy.
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RANDY from PORT WASHINGTON, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Dryer was making a loud squeaky sound that would wake up the dead
I went on the internet and googled "how to fix a squeaking dryer"..There were numerous YouTube videos that addressed this problem...As the sound appeared to be coming from the front of the dryer, I assumed it was the front bearing surface that was the problem.. Found your site on line and selected my make and model and found the parts listed..A window which suggested other parts I might need was there so I ordered the felt for the bottom bearing surface ( this wasnt mentioned in the video I watched) Lucky I did as the old felt was pretty much destroyed..A well spent $7..All in all about 45 min to fix..works like a champ.. I received the parts in a very timely manner, packaged well..Thank you. Probably saved me $100 or more..Thanks
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Frank from LEWISTON, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Dryer making a high pitched screeching noise
I unscrewed the front and top of the dryer. Removing the original front drum bearing was fairly easy, and just needed a gentle pull. The drum bearing slide was easily inserted in to the front drum bearing. Then the front drum bearing just needed to be inserted where the old one was removed. I did need some help from my husband to lift the dryer drum in order to close the dryer back up, but other than that, it was very simple.
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Marilyn from Naples, FL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Loud squeak when running loaded.
Studied the symptoms online. Disassembled the unit and found the drum slides worn out. Ordered them and a new belt. Installation videos on Parts select web site were helpful. The dryer runs quiet now. I need a front bearing unit, but the slides are working ok for right now.
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Brian from Yulee, FL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Screeching noise when drum went around
To get to where the drum slides go you have to first remove the dryer top. Then you have to remove the two screws that hold the dryer front/door. Found inside the dryer about an inch down on both sides. Be careful because it will fall off. Lower carefully as there is an electric hook-up on the bottom of the door. On the door top are the brackets that the slides slip into. My dryer has 4 slides. Sold individually for some reason. You are done except for re-assembly. Slip dryer drum back on door, press the front until you hear it click back together. Put screws back in and top back on. You are done and no more screeching!
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Carol from Bristolville, OH
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Squeaking
Drum slide slots had worn so bad that i needed to replace the whole thing. I had already taken it apart before to change drum slides and knew it was a matter of time before the whole bearing was going to need to be replaced.
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Mike from Kilgore, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Installed new lint filter
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Rand from Meridian, ID
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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