NWSR483EB3WW Hotpoint Dryer - Instructions

Gave Parts to wife and she fixed it (she Broke it)

(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.

Dryer blew out of pickup, rolled down highway like a basketball, down an 8 foot grader ditch. Rolled it out of ditch, found two knobs not the third. Put side back on dryer, did some cosmetic work and it seems to work fine. One tough little machine. Slid handle on.

Unplugged the dryer. Removed the top hood with a phillips screwdriver. Twisted out the old starter. Unplugged the connectors on the starter (they were not in the same location as the new starter but were numbered so I kept the numbers consistent. Put the new starter in and plugged in the connectors. Plugged in the machine - hit the "on" button and viola! Easy cheesy lemon squeezy.

Hardest part was rustling up the proper screw driver. 1) Unplug dryer from outlet. 2) Pull plastic knobs off all switches. 3) Remove screws and remove control panel. 4) Remove rotary switch by gently prying up on hold-down arm and twisting entire switch mechanism. 5) Remove wires one at a time and attach to corresponding spade lugs on new switch. 6) Install switch and twist into place. 7) Replace panel. 8) Replace control knobs. Under 20 minutes.

My dryer was making a loud stretching sound which I thought, because of previous experience, could be fixed by replacing the bearing slides. The problem turned out to be that the blower wheel that is attached to the motor was loose. I pushed the blower wheel all the way in so that about 1/4" of the motor shaft sticks out. I then tightened the bolt with a socket wrench. Problem solved.

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.

Very easy to install, snaps right in.

The part was shipped quickly and I received it within the week. I was afraid that because it is an older dryer the new handle would not be compatible, but it was! It installed easily, it only took a few seconds to clip it in and now it's as good as new!

I'm retired on a fixed income and the last thing i needed to do was buy a new dryer. I got on the internet and googled GE Profile dryer and opened Part Select. The trouble code listing with the probable part replacement was very accurate. I was also able to view a video to show me exactly how to make the repair. I ordered the necessary parts and was amazed at the UPS delivery (next day). The cost of the parts was reasonable, fit perfectly, and now my dryer is running like new. The wife is happy, and when she's happy everyone is happy.

Researching on the web I thought the trouble might be lint buildup or trouble w/ one of the parts involved in spinning the drum. However I cleaned out all the lint and replaced the belt and idler pulley and this didn't improve the smell (drum bearing was fine). I then concluded the trouble was the motor. Running the motor w/o the drum in place confirmed this was where the noise/smell was coming from. Replacing the motor was fiddly--I had to remove the clip holding the motor (pried the top w/ a screwdriver), wires (made a diagram so as to put back in same order, they were hard to get off--a pliers did the job), clamps holding the motor on the duct, the motor mount, the duct, the fan. Putting all this back together took a while (not hard just fiddly). Tested the motor w/out the drum in place and it sounded fine. Put the drum and back/front/top panels back and the dryer runs fine now. All parts came quickly and exactly matched the parts in my 1993 Hotpoint dryer. As others have said the pulley kit is not needed--these are included w/ the motor. BTW I am a 53-year-old lady. Thanks to all who took the time to write up their experiences--big help!!

We had to remove the top of the dryer in order to open the front panel. The bearing was located on the front panel and was relatively easy to replace. No more squeaking!

Opened the door and removed 2 screws from inside/top of door. Removed top and then removed 2 screws from back of front panel. Lifted drum slightly to remove front panel and attached new slides.