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Drum glide got torn up from a loose screw.
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James from Richland, IA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
First I removed the screws of the dryer cover. Next removed the screws holding the dryer drum.
Drilled out the two rivets left from the old glide. Inserted the plastic and postitioned the cushion underneath. Inserted the new glide and drilled a hole in the plastic to accomodate the new rivet. Inserted rivet. Pulled the oth ... Read more er end so it was tight holding the cushion and did the other end. Done.
Had to cut the glide 1/4 '' of the width to slide it through the existing slots in the panel.
Drilled out the two rivets left from the old glide. Inserted the plastic and postitioned the cushion underneath. Inserted the new glide and drilled a hole in the plastic to accomodate the new rivet. Inserted rivet. Pulled the oth ... Read more er end so it was tight holding the cushion and did the other end. Done.
Had to cut the glide 1/4 '' of the width to slide it through the existing slots in the panel.
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Dryer would turn but had no heat
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Michael from Erlanger, KY
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Socket set
Easy repair and I am not the handyman type. Unplug the unit. Lift the top. Remove 2 wires from temperature sensor and remove single screw to lift out the plate the sensor is mounted to(Easier to change the sensor out this way). Remove 2 wires from heating element and then remove single screw. Lift out heating element and replace with new
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one. Screw back in and reattach 2 wires. Remove 2 screws on the plate for the temeperature sensor and replace with the new sensor. Once 2 screws are back in the plate holding the sensor, screw back in with single screw and attach 2 wires. I called a tech and they wanted $125 just to look at the unit. When I read other reviews of how easy this repair was, I thought it was worth a try. Definitely saved us a bunch of money and time.
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Dryer would not produce heat to dry items
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steven from MONROE, GA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Looked up dryer by serial number on the internet. Watched the video on the website very easy installation. Ordered the part it came in within 2 days. Opened the top of the dryer with a 10 in one tool (like a putty knife). Took out the out defective parts by unscrewing the thermostat took wires off the old part and put them on the new par
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t not to confuse wires. Did the same with the heater element installed the new parts. Very simple. If I had to call a repair person it would have cost 3 times as much as the part alone.
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Dryer was overheating
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Jerry R. from FALLS CHURCH, VA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I first unplugged the dryer. I had to move the dryer forward a little. Then I used a screwdriver to pry up the top of the dryer from the front. I positioned the top all the way back until it rested on the front of the cabinet. Make sure it's far enough back so it doesn't accidentally close on you while you are working on it. I located
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the high limit thermostat right above the heating coils. I unplugged the two wires going to it. I used a nut driver to remove the screw that was holding it to a bracket. I then I removed the two screws that held it to another bracket. I installed the new thermostat to the bracket and then reinstalled it to the bracket above the coils. I plugged the two wires back in and closed the lid. Make sure the dryer vent is still attached if you had to move it. The dryer works fine now and doesn't overheat.
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dryer will not rotate
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albert from ROEBLING, NJ
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
the video was very well done and able to understand. disconnect power ,remove lint trap,remove 2 phillps head screws, push putty knife in front seam line about 1'' in from corners to release top assembly ,lift up and support, disconnect wire connector ,remove 1 screw in each front corner lift front panel off while holding drum, remove bro
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ken belt,install new belt with grooves against drum ,feed around tensioner pulley and onto motor shaft pulley ,spin drum by hand to make sure belt tracking etc. reassembly in reverse.
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My dryer would not work and the light would not come on.
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Willie from CORDOVA, TN
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
I unplugged the dryer from the outlet and opened the top of the dryer with a puddy knife .I marked both wires "T" for the one on top and "B" for the one on the bottom. I removed the screw that holds the bracket in place that the High Limit Kit fuse is attached to and removed both wires with a pair of pliers. I made sure that the new fuse
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was turned the same way as the old fuse. There is some writing on one side and it should be pointing to the back of the dryer. I put the fuse in the bracket and placed the bracket back in the slotted holder placed the screw back in the bracket holder tighten it up hooked the wires up as labeled and closed the top. I plugged the dryer up opened the door and the light came on. After I turned it on it worked then it tripped the breaker. I reset the breaker turned it on again and it worked I haven't had a problem since. Make sure that you use the fuse with the pink dot on it for a electric dryer.
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dryer stopped working--completely dead and would not turn on
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Anthony from Limon, CO
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
I suspected the high limit fuse. I unplugged the machine, lifted the top, found the high-limit fuse (about the size of four dimes glued together) just to the right of the heating coil. I pulled the two wires off and taped them together. Plugged the machine back in and it worked perfectly. I made sure the heating coils started to glow
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red. When the part arrived, I replaced the old unit with the new, plugged the two wires back on, and I was done. Just for additional information, when I touched the heating coil during the repair, it broke. After 16 years, the heating coils get brittle, so I also replaced the heating coil and it's thermostat just above it (about the size of 6 quarters glued together). I hope this gets me another 16 years.
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The belt needed replaced
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Judith from Guys Mills, PA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Once we realized we needed to take the FRONT off the dryer, not the back all went well. It was an easy fix and the part fix perfectly. Instead of $60 or more for a repairman, we spent less than $20 fixing the dryer.
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Dryer smelled like something was burning, then would not turn on.
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Preston from Lynchburg, VA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Socket set
This is the second time that this has happened with my dryer. The first time I replaced the thermostat and fuse, and it worked for a few years. This time I replaced the element and thermostat at first. Still nothing, then got the fuse; and walla just like new. Of course I lost a screw somewhere down at the bottom of the dryer, so there is
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only one holding the thermostat in place. Also I took off the front and cleaned out the lint traps; both times it was loaded with crap. Probably why it stopped in the first place.
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Dryer stopped working
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Belaid from Acton, MA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
1- cleared all the ducts. (They were clogged and this is what caused the fuse to open)
2- Replaced the fuse from the kit
3- The dryer stopped working again after 1/2 hour -the fuse blew-up again
4- Altough the stat (the other part included in the kit) checked OK with the multimeter, it was actually defective and did not re ... Read more gulate the temp.
5- changed both parts included in the kit, the dryer worked normally again.
2- Replaced the fuse from the kit
3- The dryer stopped working again after 1/2 hour -the fuse blew-up again
4- Altough the stat (the other part included in the kit) checked OK with the multimeter, it was actually defective and did not re ... Read more gulate the temp.
5- changed both parts included in the kit, the dryer worked normally again.
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Dryer quit spinning but was still heating so figured belt........
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Shannin from ROCKPORT, TX
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Grown daughter did the repair following instructions on your site........Unplug, take screws out of top by lint filter and with putty knife pry up top panel and lean back. Unplug elec. harness in front corner. A screw on each side of front panel removes that. Get old belt off and then we vaccumed all the lint from under and around drum. P
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ut new belt around drum making sure not twisted and pull pulley as shown to make tight......... would have taken less time but we vaccumed all the lint from under and around the drum. Anyone could do this......
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Squealing
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Allen from Dyer, IN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
1.Removed retaining clips,washers,spacer,and cylinder rollers
2.Removed and replaced support assembly
3.Installed spacer
4.Installed cylinder roller assembly
5.Installed washers and retaining clips
This is my second time ordering parts from PartSelect and I am amazed how fast I recieve my orders, which minimizes t ... Read more he downtime of an appliance that's frequently used.
2.Removed and replaced support assembly
3.Installed spacer
4.Installed cylinder roller assembly
5.Installed washers and retaining clips
This is my second time ordering parts from PartSelect and I am amazed how fast I recieve my orders, which minimizes t ... Read more he downtime of an appliance that's frequently used.
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dryer stopped running, no power
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larry from OLNEY, TX
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
I watched the video tape
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Wish it would have told us that when the front was removed the dryer drum falls.
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Judy from MONTPELIER, OH
- Really Easy
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Had a problem holding drum in place and putting front back on. Got it together and drum wouldn't turn. Had to tear it a part again and belt had turned.
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Replacing the dryer drum drive belt
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walt from LK HAVASU CTY, AZ
- A Bit Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Very difficult for one person, trying to get the belt engaged into the motor pulley and the idler pulley at the same time. Trying to overcome the tension of the heavy spring on the idler was the main problem, while coping with the small working space with the drum in place. Solved all the problems by removing the drum (for the 3rd time)
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and making a piece of wood to wedge in against the outside wall of the machine to hold back the spring loaded idler. Then slipped the drum back in place and gently slid the belt around the drum. Then reached in under the drum and slipped the wood piece out while making sure the belt remained on the pulleys. If I had the wood idea at the start, it would have been about a half hour job. Good luck, and don't pinch your fingers.
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