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14 of 17 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:1- 2 hours
ToolsNutdriver, Screw drivers
CustomerAnn from Blanco TX
Dryer making squeeking sounds and clothes getting caught in drum causing brown spots
I followed others suggestions with numbered steps and listened to others suggestions about replacing other parts while in the dryer. I took the dryer apart and cleaned it out well. I used acetone to remove the glue from the felt and Drum Glide at the top of the Drum. It worked much better than Goo Gone. By doing the clean up and evaluation one day, I ordered all the parts that I saw were worn or difficult to get to. I replaced the Heating Element only because the old one was very brittle and to get to it again would be difficult. Also, I followed other's advice to photograph the parts before removing. It was easy to remember how things went if I had a photo to refer to.
When the parts arrived it only took about 30 minutes to install them all because the glue removal, lint removal, and parts removal had been done another day. I should add that I am a 66 year old woman and found the job quite simple. Excellent web site. Thanks to others for the step-by-step instructions. Oh, to hold the Drum Glide and felt in place while the glue cured, clothes pins work great. I let the glue cure overnight to make sure that it was really secure.
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1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:1- 2 hours
ToolsScrew drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
CustomerDavid A from Deer River MN
Howling dryer. Wolves in the area would howl back!
Waited only 2 days for part. That was with REGULAR delivery. It usually takes weeks to get out to REMOTE northern Minnesota. Unstacked the dryer took off the top. 2 screws to open front. Pulled 3 drum mounting screws. Pulled the drum. Removed the pivot. Cleaned (blowed and vacuumed everywhere). Cleaned the pivot receptacle. Relubed the pivot with high temp lube. Removed 2 motor assy mounting screws. Screwed off the squirrel cage. Swapped the motor. Remounted new motor assy. Looped belt over drum. Remounted the drum. Closed the front. Closed the top. Opened the belt access plate on the rear. Looped new belt over the tensioner. Closed the access plate. Restacked dryer. Turned it on. Sounds like brand new. Less than 2 hours. Saved more than $800. More than I generally make an hour! Actually I saved a lot more than $800 because I probably would have had to buy both the washer and dryer stack so it could have been around $2500. Everything I ordered arrived in 1 box and all parts are right! Now in my spare time I need to replace the bearings on the old motor and I'll be ready for the next time, in another 10 years!
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1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:1- 2 hours
ToolsNutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
CustomerKennedy from Fairhope AL
Loud squeaking
Removed drum and replaced drum support bearing.
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37 of 442 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:1- 2 hours
ToolsPliers, Screw drivers
CustomerJesse from Eagle ID
Cloths get caught between the front of drum and flet bearing
Replaced upper and lower felt bearings. Lubed the drum bearing. The help on this site was great for doing the repair.
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