DBSR453EB3WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions

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.

Removed handle from box...walked into the laundry room...snapped part into the door panel. All done! Thanks for the prompt delivery.

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.

It was really easy to find the correct part. It was shipped right away and fit perfectly when it got here. Very satisfied with the whole process. Thanks

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

We thought the timer was out on the dryer so I was looking for a new timer when I came across a video on your site about replacing a broken timer knob, so I decided to check the knob first and sure enough it was cracked. This video saved me a lot of time and money. Shipment was quick. Thanks.

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