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2) Unscrewed the two screws holding the damaged door handle and removed the old door handle.
3) Screwed new door handle on to the black plastic front piece o ... Read more f the dryer door
4) Replaced black plastic front piece on the dryer door and screwed the original six screws back in.
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Remove the screws holding the hinges to the door, one on each hinge. Pull the door straight up from the hinges. Be careful, the hinges have springs that s ... Read more hut the door. Once the door is off, remove the screws around the four edges. Separate the front from the inside of the door. Set the inside of the door aside. Remove the flanged nuts from the inside of the door. There may be other screws to remove and save. Save the nuts for reinstallation.
Remove the handle. Replace with the new handle and reuse the flanged nuts and screws to install the handle. Reassemble the door (there may be a piece of cardboard inside for sound proofing) and slide it back onto the hinges. Replace hinge screws. Walla, you’re done.
I thought the problem would turn out to be the motor, but instead it was the front seal for the drum. It is felt and had broken. It folded under itself and was jamming the drum to the point that the motor couldn't turn it.
I replaced the felt seal, which attaches to the front cover with three clips and also replaced the plastic guides, which clip to the drum. Both were easy to do. I had replaced the rear drum seal a few years ago and so it was ok, otherwise I would recommend doing that too.
While I had it apart, I opened up the back and cleaned out all the lint in the fan housing. I had replaced the heater element, thermal switch and fuse a few years ago, so they were fine.
I also replaced the mosture sensor, just because it only cost $11. I bought a new lint filter, because it had holes in it after 20 years. I replaced the belt, because it was only $10. I replaced the lint filter cover and front door handle, because they had yellowed. I will warn you about the front door handle. It was a bear. I finally had to take the door apart to get the little plastic clip to seat correctly.
Then I put it all back together, which again is easier with 3 hands. Holding up the drum and putting the front cover on the lower clips can be a bit tricky alone. Also, be sure to rotate the drum to make sure the rear seal is not folded under and the front seal is seated correclty.
I fired it up and it ran great, except for the constant whistling. I had wondered what the little clear plastic box in the back did. Turns out it is the lint filter is full whistle warning thing. I took the back off again and found a wire was resting on the flapper door of the box and holding it in the wrong postion. By the way, it is a really irritating sound after the first few minutes. I moved the wire and it works great.
I worked slowly and it went well and was not hard.