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GFD45ESSM1WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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clothes getting caught on the rim of the dryer drum
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Tony from Santa Barbara, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Watched the video associated with the repair and followed the instructions, it was easier that I thought it was going to be.
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Dryer made a very annoying high pitched scrapping/squealing sound
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Richard from Raleigh, NC
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Followed the detailed instructions provided when I bought the parts at the online website. Very good directions diagrams/pictures and explanation of repair effort required
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Bearings,belt squeaking
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TIM from NORTH AURORA, IL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Unscrewed the top lid screws located in door opening.Removed lid.Unscrewed the front cover screws located at top corners of cover, underneath where the top lid was.Pulled out drum,removing belt at same time.Removed the rear bearing unit,installed new one.Really easy.Took front bearing off front cover,it just snaps on.Installed new bearing
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,with 4 new slides.Reassembled machine,replacing old belt at the same time.Done.It really is that easy.Spent more time cleaning lint out of dryer interior than actual mechanical work,I think.
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Drive belt for dryer frayed and making noise
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Vincent from NORTHVALE, NJ
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Followed the online demonstration on the website when i ordered the part. The video was outstanding and easy to follow. I now have the confidence to make other minor appliance repairs.
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Dryer makes noise when "Start" is pushed, but stops when you let go.
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Alan from Cumming, GA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Dryer would turn on when you pushed the "on" button, but as soon as you let go, it would turn off. Found the plastic door switch cracked (from slamming door closed). Unplugged the dryer. Unscrewed the two screws inside the top of the door to unfasten the top panel. Took the top panel off. Then unscrewed the two screws on the side to un
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latch the front panel. Used plyers to take the 3 wires off the switch and slid the switch through the front of the door. Juat remember where the wires go. Then inserted new switch and connected the wires. Vacuumed out the dryer and reassembled. It took about 20 minutes and was easy! If I can do it, you can!!!
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Sqeaking during operation
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Pete from San Dimas, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I used these two videos to help me clean the inside of the machine, then change the drive belt.
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Lower Front Felt Drum Seal failed and was flapping inside the dryer drum
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monte from clayton, NJ
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Your site offered a video tutorial that removed any anxiety about doing the repair correctly. Removed front of dryer, disconnected wire assembly going to the front, replaced seal in seconds, returned dryer to original set up. simple. luckily. very easy to use website.
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belt broken
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joseph from hudson, NY
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
watched video and followed instructions. Made my wife very happy not having to buy a new dryer. Thank You, Joe
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Dryer door would no longer shut.
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Fawn from Loganville, GA
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Simply popped the old broken part out and popped the new part into place. I wasn't sure if it was the Latch Door or the Door Strike. Once the parts arrived, it was clear the Door Strike was not the issue.
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Belt Was Broken
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john l from cumberland, RI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I watched the installtion video and actually did it faster than the video and yes you do have to be careful of sharp edges I did cut one finger. Other than that no problem I was all back together and using the dryer in less than 15 minutes
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Blown bulb
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Carlos from Saint Albans, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Replaced bulb.
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The dryer door wouldn't stay closed.
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Jean from Waterford, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
There is a plastic female closure part in the dryer door that wouldn't close tightly around the metal male closure on the dryer. I popped out the plastic square with a screwdriver, popped the new plastic closure in with my thumb. Works great. I never even installed the new metal portion of the latch.
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Replace light bulb in drum.
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Scott from Pascagoula, MS
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Unplug dryer, unscrew bulb then replace with a new bulb. Plug dryer back in.
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dryer door would not stay closed
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Dave from Redondo Beach, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
inserted the latch into the opening in the front face of the dryer
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