LEA60AW (PLEA60AW) Amana Dryer - Instructions

At first - my dryer started softly squealing when it was running. Then it got louder, and LOUDER, finally it was so loud - I had to go outside if it was running. A little diagnostic work helped me figure out that I needed to repair the idler pulley. While I was at it, I decided to replace the drum support rollers and the drum glides. The parts were about $40 total, and they arrived in two days. TWO DAYS! I only needed two tools to do the repair - a nut driver, and a pair of slip ring pliers. It took longer to figure out how to take the dryer apart than it did to make the repair. It didn't come apart the way most of the videos I watched showed - but I eventually figured it out. Once I removed a few nuts - everything was easy. The parts were replaced in two minutes - it was THAT simple. The hardest part was putting the drum belt back in place, threading it through the pulley. I had to watch the video three times, to understand how it was supposed to weave. But - it was a simple repair, and I probably saved myself $150-200. I'd use this website without hesitation, for any future repair. If you're handy, you can do this stuff.

I watched a PartSelect video of my repairs on YouTube which helped but they make it seem very easy and it was more difficult to perform. The videos do help.

Watched the video on the same web site where I found the parts! The video showed the exact model I had. Found that someone had left off the front washer on the Drum Support Roller and would not have realized this if it was not described in the video!

Fast delivery,,,, Easy installation

Followed the video from the same web site. If you don't think you can do the repair you are wrong. I ordered the two parts suggested just in case it was one or the other. Cost plus shipping was under $35. Helpful hint tackle the high limit thermal fuse first that's what was wrong with our dryer. If anything you have a good door switch on hand and still well ahead of the game. I'm glad my wife made me order it. Easy install. I sure it would have cost a hell of a lot more just to get some one to look at it and then fix it. I'm the type to just pay the money to get it fixed.

Noise sounded like a pulley noise so I decided to replace the drum rollers and belt and idler lever pulley. The problem was the idler lever pulley but it was a good idea to replace the other parts while the unit is apart. Not a difficult repair. Thanks for your video on how to replace parts.

We followed the video for the new rollers and now the dryer is like new and it's 18 years old.

Took old filter out put new one in

Pretty easy, popped off the top of the dryer, removed 2 screws from the front cover and 2 wires for the door switch, there is the drum support and air exchanger, 3 phillips screws in the air exchanger, pull that out and 4 screws in the drum carrior, remove that and clean up drum, glue on seal, and reverse process.

Watched the video from part select and it was easy. I will always order from part select, I loved the delivery time!! I ordered two belts, one for my dryer and one for my sons. . . My belt arrived the next day and my sons only took two days. . . Now that is service. . Thank you part select

Thanks to all the comments and instructional video this 'Mom' was able to chose a couple of parts that I felt would fix the noise and replaced them myself! Took me closer to 2 hours due to the top on my dryer came off a little different than in the video and you definitely need the ring pliers if your are replacing the Drum Support Rollers! So borrow or buy a pair if you don't own them before you start :) Now I don't have to turn the dryer off to get my headache (from the screeching/squeaking) to stop. Quiet! Love It!

Unplug the dryer. Remove the bottom panal, 2 screws(nut driver works best). Vacuum out the lint and dust accumulation from underneath(no sense in getting dirty). On this model both parts to be replaced were located on the back panel, above and below each other. Using a pair of pliers(do not pull on the wire) pull on the clips and remove the attached wires. Using a 5/16 nut driver remove the screws and replace the parts. As a magician might say "TA DA" your finished. Replace the bottom panel and begin drying your clothes.

Motor bearing was shot - in and out play on the spindle, loud hum from motor and cut out after a couple minutes. Was a bad roller that put too much strain on motor I guess. Well, actually there wasnt much left of the old roller - most of it had been ground to black dust...No problems swapping motor, all rollers, belt and shafts out, although you have to pay attention to how the motor was positioned on the original. It will only fit tightly enough to let the snap-rings close when the motor is correctly positioned. On mine that meant that the multi-plug was rotated a little further than the old one, now it bumps the bottom of the dryer nearly. In short, don't try and force the snaps closed around the bearing collars. If they don't go with only moderate effort on a flat blade screwdriver, then it's incorrectly positioned. Hopefully get another 15 years on this dryer now !

Before tearing down unit the video on this site is very usefull. After removing tub noticed cylinder glides were worn out and tub had been rubbing glide bracket. Checked rollers on rear of tub and they seemed fine. The belt tension roller seemed stiff. One glide bracket was worn nearly thru. Replaced tension roller, glides and one glide bracket. Since I had unit pulled down replaced belt. Cleaned unit out good, re-assembled and wife happy. If you had tools and parts in hand you could do job in an hour.

Hardest part was getting the dryer apart. mine was held together by two snap in clips on the top front pryed those up with a flat head screwdriver then 4 hex head screws and i was in. i watched a couple of YouTube videos of different types of dryer repairs. i am not a mechanic by any means but i would say the repair was very easy. parts were shipped fast so i was up and running quickly and for a lot less money. plus i earned alt of browned points with the wife.