ADE20L1W Admiral Dryer - Instructions
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Blower wheel broke and makeing loud clunking noise
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Lawrence from Clifton Forge, VA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
1st thing,,,,unplug dryer from electric,,,Raised the top of dryer, took 2 screws out that held front of dryer on, removed 3 wires and dropped front of dryer. exposed blower wheel,, removed all nuts holding front of blower wheel, removed clamp on front of wheel with pliers, removed old wheel, replaced everything in reverse.
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Motor froze up
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Randy from Loganville, GA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
First lift the top and remove 2 screws holding the front panel on, at each top corner. Release the door switch from its clip (or disconnect the wires). Remove the front panel by tilting out and then lifting it up off the bottom tabs. Remove the belt from the motor by releasing the tensioner. Then lift the drum out. Remove the front blower
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cover, then remove the tensioner by first removing the spring, then pull the tensioner out toward the back. Remove the strap on the back of the motor near the pulley. It takes a little effort to get the strap off. Remove the 3 bolts holding the blower case (with the motor still attached. Remove the motor wires, then lift the motor and blower case out. Next remove the clip holding the blower fan on and remove the fan. It may be stubborn so be patient and slowly work it off. Remove the next clip behind the fan. Then remove the motor from the blower case by turning it counter clockwise (as viewed from the motor side). Installation is the reverse.
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Dryer lost heat
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James from Fulshear, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Was obvious what the problem was when dryer lost heat. Thermostat was fried with one contact burned off.
Unplugged dryer
Opened top of dryer using putty knife to release latches.
Removed 2 wires to Therostat, and removed the old one (2 1/4 hex screws).
Installed new thermostat, and reconected.
Done
Unplugged dryer
Opened top of dryer using putty knife to release latches.
Removed 2 wires to Therostat, and removed the old one (2 1/4 hex screws).
Installed new thermostat, and reconected.
Done
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squealing/squeaking noise
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Damon from Chicago, IL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
It took me a bit to figure out how to get the outer case to come apart (there are two spring-loaded latches under the front edge of the lid, had to insert a putty knife at just the right spot then lift up the lid). Once it was taken apart, I manually spun the drum to see where the noise was coming from and it was obviously coming from on
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e of the two wheels that support the rear of the drum. Took out the drum after sliding the belt off and replacing the wheels was a piece of cake. They are held on by E-clip style retaining rings, which I destroyed when removing them with a pair of pliers. Luckily the new set comes with new retaining rings, along with the required washers and spacers. I also replaced the metal pins that the wheels spin on, since mine were showing wear and I wanted to make sure it wasn't going to keep squealing after I was done! All in all it was pretty easy! Before you take the belt off, make sure you take note of how the belt winds around the tension wheel so that you put it back on correctly! My girlfriend was VERY impressed that I was able to fix her dryer for about 1/10 of what it would have cost to get a new one!
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My lint filter had developed holes.
5 of 6 people
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Barbara from Oak Park, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
It was supper easy. I was able to order the correct part from the detailed description you provided. I just opened it and slid it into the slot for a perfect fit.
I wish I had done it sooner. My filter had holes in it for some time.
I wish I had done it sooner. My filter had holes in it for some time.
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Originally Noisey While Running
7 of 12 people
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Gary from Park Hills, MO
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Unplugged electric, turned off gas valve. Opened top using a putty knife, laid it gently back against the wall for support. Removed 2 screws holding front on-leaned front out about 3-4 inches- while holding front with my knees I disconnected door switch wires.-then removed front panel. Followed instructions on maintenance sheet glued o
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n underside of dryer top (Lucky it was there). Took tension off drive belt. Removed belt and drum following instructions on lid sheet. Removed old slides (worn out) Installed new pads & slides. Vacuumed out all lint/dust/dirt I could reach, Cheked rear drum rollers. Reinstalled everything that I had removed. It took extra time to do everything because dryer was in tight space, little working space. Turned gas on, plugged in electric cord. Worked great now.
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drum slide worn out
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Richard from GORHAM, ME
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
removed front cover, lifted drum up with a clamp and replaced slides. Replaced front cover
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Female End Of The Door Catch Broke
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Tara from North Canton, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
First I put the square female end iof the door catch kit nto the square hole as snug as I could. Then I gently pushed the door against the piece until I heard it click in to place. That's it!! Sooooo simple--
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The dryer door latch was broken.
5 of 7 people
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Jack from Memphis, TN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
The replacement part just snapped into place. (The old part had fallen out) It took less than 30 seconds to do the repair.
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hole in lint filter
4 of 4 people
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vernon from chowchilla, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
ordered lint filter and it was here the next day.
GREATE SERVICE!!!!
GREATE SERVICE!!!!
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Dryer would not come up to temp.
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Robert from Bennington, VT
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Hinged open the top of the dryer. While dryer was running I tapped on the thermostat. The heater came back on. This verified the problem. Unplugged the thermostat, unscrewed it and replaced it.
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Door would not stay shut
4 of 4 people
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Eli from North Stonongton, CT
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Took off the four screws to get to the female clip and used pliers to squeeze it out. Next was using pliers to pinch out the male connector and place the new one in.
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Broken Catch
4 of 4 people
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James from LARAMIE, WY
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Watch the video. Very, very easy
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there was no heater,the heater doesn't work
4 of 5 people
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Fransisco from Long Branch, NJ
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I opened the top then i did change the heater element kit only one screw out and finaly replace the temperature switch, again one screw out was realy ease was my first time,the professional online help my, every one can do it thanks i appreciate your help.H.E.K.P/N AH2162280 - temp/switch p/n 31001449.
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Door wasn't staying closed
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Dale from Livingston, TX
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
popped up top of dryer -- With pliers squeezed clips on inside of latch - - with screw driver pryed latch out -- just pused new latch in.......... Thanks to parts select for sending part sooo fast.. wife was happy.. Thanks, Dale
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