DBXR453EA1WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions

Snapped on the new on the new one. all done

first, I watched the helpful videos. I then removed the screws that are located inside the door and screws from for top panel to remove front and top panel. When I opened the front panel I saw that the front drum bearing was half destroyed from the years of drum rubbing. I Replace front drum bearing and slides and now dryer sounds like a brand new quiet dryer.

Unplugged dryer and pulled away from wall a sufficient distance to be able to stand behind it. Located the four screws located along to top of the dryer control panel. Selected the correct torx bit (not philips or slot) and unscrewed all 4 screws. Front of control panel rotated open such that the inside of the rotary start switch was visible. Removed broken switch by pushing down the catch tab with one finger and using the other hand to rotate the switch counter-clockwise about 1/4 turn (to the 9 o'clock position). Installed new switch by inserting in the same 9 o'clock position and rotating clockwise until the metal tab locked the stitch in place. Used a vacuum to clean out lint and replaced panel and securing with the 4 screws. Attached the new selector know by lining up with hole and pushing in. Took the extra 2 minutes unscrew the band holding the air vent and vacuum the lint out. Replaced the flexible vent by tightening the band. Carefully pushed back the dryer, ensuring not to kink the flexible vent. Plugged dryer back in. Worked like a champ.

The repair went just as the self help video showed on your web site. Since I was replacing front air duct assembly, and had unit disassembled I figured on replacing upper portion, bearing slides (as recommended) and lint basket. Now it as good as new. Thanks for the help!

I watched the installation video a of couple of times and followed the instructions. Two screws under the dryer door then the top comes off. Then two screws hold the front on come out. Unplugged the two wires to the switch. Removed the duct assembly. Cleaned up the door and snapped in the new duct assembly. Re-installed the door and then the top. Everything was easy - just like in the video.

Reviewed problems with the dryer on line and ordered the parts. The only problem is that it takes two types of slide bearings which I did not order correctly. The video was great and had no problem installing the parts.

The repair was extremely easy to do. The video was perfectly done and described everything one needed to do in very simplistic details.

I followed the instructions on this website, watched the video and read the instructions others had posted about replacing the front Drum Bearing. My initial order did not include the Front Drum Bearing because I thought all I needed was the slides and Felt Trap Duct. It wasn't until I started to put the new parts in that I realized that the Front Drum Bearing had broken where one of the slides had been - which is how the problem started I guess. Yes, it took me a little longer than 30min to do but once I had everything set out, the instructions made it really easy. Considering this was my first time doing a "major" repair, I'm pretty proud of myself. I had told my husband I could fix the dryer and he said, "prove it"....so I did - BAM! signed, 53 yr old awesome woman. All thanks to this fabulous website and the other customers who have posted their info. I will use you again.

I went online to watch videos of how to take a dryer apart. I shut off the gas line and unplugged the power cord and cut the zip ties holding the exhaust tube tight on the exhaust. I took the dryer apart and inspected parts for wear. When I had the drum out and belt off I felt that I had seen all the worn parts. I spent a half hour cleaning the inside of the dryer. I carefully used compressed air, a small vacuum, and paper towels. I cleaned the exhaust vent in my home, and bought a new vent tube as the old tube was worn. I ordered the bearings, bushings, slides, belt, and felt seal that I could see were worn. I also ordered the plastic frame that holds the sliders as it was worn and broken. I used electrical tape to cover a wire for the inside lamp that was worn partially bare. You should stop using your dryer at the first sign of odd noise, take it apart, and install new parts. With the new parts and full cleaning, the unit runs like new. Very quiet. Just be super careful when you install the drum back in and place the belt correctly. You need to look at where the belt goes, memorize that, then put your arms in and install the belt without being able to see anything because of the tight area. Be careful not to cut your arms on the sharp metal body. You could put tape over any exposed edges to make your work safer and less worrisome. Try out the dryer when you are done with the assembly to see if it works without hooking up the gas. It will run smooth, and a little more dirt will come out. Then hook up the exhaust carefully, then the gas. Lastly, try it out. It should work like new, push lots of hot air out the exhaust. When you are done you will feel good and may just decide to paint the laundry room or put up new shelves like I did.

Very easy to remove the front and top with a total of 4 screws as per the video. Removing the old piece was easy. The only hang up was putting the new piece on and it wasn't fitting snug. I then realized there was a lip that should sit around the dryer door open. Once I did that it fit perfect and was a matter of putting the screws back.

Unplugged dryer. Safety first. Removed 2 screws in side the door opening so I could remove the top. Removed 2 screws to remove dryer front panel. Snapped off the old drum bearing and lower guide after disconnecting electric wires. Removed and replaced old felt on lower guide and snapped back in place. Snapped front drum bearing into place.Remember to reoplace the wires back onto their connector pins. Installed new slides by hooking end with small hole over pin on right side of front drum bearing and inserting other end into slot. Green slide on top 2 slots and white on each side slots. Hooked electric wires back up. Replaced frotn panes and screws. Replaced top and screws. Plugged dryer back in and test ran. All was quiet and running smoothly. Loade a large load of wet clothes. Dryer ran like new. Added up savings of over $500.00. Took wife out to eat and a movie with some of savings instead of buying new dryer. Wife now happy. All in family now happy. I'm her Hero. Thanks PartSelect.

I followed the the video from part select. The job is very easy but it is hard to work alone. I took the top off easily and remove the front cover. I removed the drum and the rear bearing, this was also very easy. Installing the new bearing was a bit difficult because of the depth of the drum. However I install a small bolt and nut to hold the bearing in place . I then put 2 screws in. I the remove the bolt and nut and install the third screw. I also install a new belt. Putting it back together was a breeze. Thank you part select I saved a lot of money. The dryer is 21 years old.

The repair was easy. First I took out 2 screws. Then I lifted off the top. Next I unscrewed 2 to take off front. I leaned off the front and reached in got out old gasket. Replacing new gasket went right around top front panel under the clips. Putting front on and returning 2 screws. Then Same for top. Dryer runs and sounds like new. Thank You for your quick mail and easy help?

Replaced the start switch.

The repair was easy with the web site vidio.