WGR242AS5 Westinghouse Dryer - Instructions
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The drum was out of balance
I removed the panel's that enclosed the drum, removed the drum and cleaned all the lint around the drum, heat panel, drive motor, and switch's.
removed the old support bearing and grounding ball then applied grease into the new support hub and reinstalled the new hub and grounding ball and then reassembled the dryer. Runs like it was new.
removed the old support bearing and grounding ball then applied grease into the new support hub and reinstalled the new hub and grounding ball and then reassembled the dryer. Runs like it was new.
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Jamison from clayton, GA
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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, Socket set
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Broken Knob
Unhooked wires turned switch to the left put new switch in and turned it to the right 1/4 turn and put knob on front of switch this is the best parts web I have been on so far.
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Keith from New Iberia, LA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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we heard the most deafening screech! when we investigated we found that the plastic part that the shaft rested in was worn, unevenly and the shaft end was scored. (we live in a house with 8 people so a fast fix was needed) I looked up the part on a sears site. when I checked the part avalibility I f
we removed the top of the dryer which was clipped on. then removed the front, including the door, being careful to unhook the electrical elements. then we removed the screws that attached the dryer drum to the back of the shaft. then we took the shaft out of the bracket. then we removed the plate from the back of the dryer that held the ball, the bearing and the bracket together. then we waited for parts and thanked God that the weather was fair so we could hang our clean clothes out!!! the parts came ahead of the rain so it was reverse order. then try the dryer!!!fantastic!! to qoute my kids "you rock"
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Barbara from Bartow, WV
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Difficulty Level:Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Wrench set
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door handle an screws missing
doo handle snapped in place an replced screws that were missing
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gary from hope, AR
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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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lint filter bent
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Ellen from Baltimore, MD
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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squeaking, got worse and worse
Printed out what others said, took pictures of everything as I took it apart. I went slow. It all worked the first time I put it back, WOW!
Be careful if you are working with a gas line, use two wrenches to disconnect, less stress on the pipe.
Be careful if you are working with a gas line, use two wrenches to disconnect, less stress on the pipe.
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Jon from Brooklyn Center, MN
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Difficulty Level:Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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took 3 cycles to dry made alot of niose growling and rumbling
first turn off breaker and unplug dryer !!! popped open top of cabinet pushing in on 2 clips with butter knife then removed the front panel,2 phillips screws then pull out on top until 2 spring clips pop out, remove 2 wires from door switch move to side. remove motor access panel lower rear 2 phillips screws. unplug wire clip from motor, push belt tensioner to right,undo belt from motor pulley and tensioner , then undo 1 snap clip from cradle holding motor go to front of dryer remove 2 phillips screws from blower houseing to base. unscrew senser from front of houseing then carefully lift slightly on front of drum and pull blower houseing and motor out as one. hold motor shaft still and unscrew blower wheel from motor shaft, install new motor do not overtighten blower fan you will break it slide belt off drum put new belt on makeing sure grooves are against the drum. slide motor assembly back in put motor back in cradle in rear and reinstall clip, screw down blower assembly in front, reinstall belt on motor pully and tensioner and clip wires back on motor. put front panel back on making sure not to damage felt on front of drum, rotate drum by hand several full turns clockwise to make sure belt tracks properly, reinstall wires on door switch and all screws and rear cover plug in turn breaker back on and test
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Joseph from Indianapolis, IN
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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terrible shrieking noise and drum stopped moving when under a load
flipped up the top of dryer, turned it 180 so it sat on the washer. next I took out the two screws that held the front panel on. panel popped off and drum came up and then out of bearing assembly. two screws and the bearing assembly came off; it was melted and deformed. The metal on the back of drum was also deformed and worn oblong. then it was back together taking the old piece off watching how it was on the dryer and putting the new one on the same way.
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andrew from Waukesha, WI
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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they where just wore out.
Taking off front of and top of dryer and panels on the back. Releasing the belt and taking out the tube un screwing the two pieces off the back of the machine putting new ones in and putting belt back around drum and setting drum in. Then holding drum while the front is put back on then attach top and a couple panels on the back.
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Cindy from Ringgold, PA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
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Dryer drive belt broke
I opened top section with a screwdriver, pushing in the release.
I opened front panel with door with screwdriver pushing in the release.
I lifted drum out through the front.
I replace the Idler Arm assembly.
I greased the rear drum bearing race.
I vacuumed out and cleaned blower and dryer area.
I put the new belt on the drum, reinstalled the drum.
I put belt around drive motor and Idler arm assembley.
I put front panel with door back on.
I put the top panel back down and snapped into place.
Tested dryer, job done!
I opened front panel with door with screwdriver pushing in the release.
I lifted drum out through the front.
I replace the Idler Arm assembly.
I greased the rear drum bearing race.
I vacuumed out and cleaned blower and dryer area.
I put the new belt on the drum, reinstalled the drum.
I put belt around drive motor and Idler arm assembley.
I put front panel with door back on.
I put the top panel back down and snapped into place.
Tested dryer, job done!
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Steve from Birch River, WV
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Due to weather exposure, the handle fatigued and broke in several parts.
You simply pry the old handle off with a flathead screwdriver, and then line up the new handle and snap it into place. It took less than 30 seconds! A breeze.
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Sean from Sacramento, CA
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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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rear support bearing squeeking
removed top and front of machine. removed drum. replaced shaft, bearing bracket, and support bearing from inside. replaced grrounding ball and clip from outside. reassemble.
this should be available as a kit, and should include high temp grease to put in bearing bracket
this should be available as a kit, and should include high temp grease to put in bearing bracket
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Paul from Mont Pelier, VT
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
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Loud screeching metal sound from the back when dryer is running
This video by Steve Ash was spot on . In our case the white rear support bearing had melted and reformed around the shaft, preventing us from being able to pop the drum in the way described in the video. We used pliers to unscrew the screws on the rear clip from the back of the dryer. The rest of it worked exactly as described in the video. Our model was White-Westinghouse DE600ADD1, which is not a model listed on the PartsSelect website. However the part worked very well. The dryer runs really quite now.
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Naraen from Kirkland, WA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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No reheat
Pried the lid up and flipped it back then disconnected the front panel wiring harness and then popped the front panel loose at the top and dropped it down. Disconnected the ignition coils, removed the coil retainer bracket and replaced the coils. Reassembled it in reverse order, performed functional test. Success!
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PETER from Fremont, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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brown stains on clothes
-remove screws on top of dryer -check for clips on side -remove panel under control panel -remove screws (6) I think, holding control panel -disconnect door switch connector -remove 2 more screws holding front -you may have to lift the tub to allow the vent tube to clear for front removal - - Proceed with felt seal portion of repair - - - -GOOD LUCK You may need help.
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James from Hiawassee, GA
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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
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