PWSR General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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The dryer was making noise.
49 of 62 people
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Joe from Eureka, CA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
I removed the two screws that hold the front panel to the top panel. I removed two more screws that hold the front panel to the side panels. I separated the front panel from the side panels and removed the drum.
I could see on the front panel the drum slides were badly worn. One was gone.
The new parts installed ea ... Read more sily using no tools at all. Everything snaps in place. The new foam gaskets press and stick to seal the duct work. The felt strip pressed into place.
I replace all the panels in reverse order and plug it in. It operates fine, but the motor is making the noise. I will look into replacing the motor next.
I could see on the front panel the drum slides were badly worn. One was gone.
The new parts installed ea ... Read more sily using no tools at all. Everything snaps in place. The new foam gaskets press and stick to seal the duct work. The felt strip pressed into place.
I replace all the panels in reverse order and plug it in. It operates fine, but the motor is making the noise. I will look into replacing the motor next.
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Broken belt
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James from Charleston, MS
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed the top of dryer two screws behind door at top then removed top two screws top corner lift dryer tub put belt around the tub then looped belt around the pullies.
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selector knob cracked
74 of 139 people
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William from West End, NC
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
ordered part on line--received in mail 2 days later--
just pushed on in 2 seconds--job done
how much easier can it get??????
just pushed on in 2 seconds--job done
how much easier can it get??????
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dryer would not get hot after igniter went on, no gas being let in.
46 of 58 people
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Vinny from Port Chester, NY
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Removed top cover of dryer with screwdiver 2 screws, removed front cover 2 small bolts with 5/16 scoket. Removed coil brackets with shor screwdriver replace coils as ness. and put covers back on and works great!
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Dryer wouldn't run at all
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Julie from Delmar, MD
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
First I figured out it was the start switch, I heard it make an electrical zap noise when I turned it and then the dryer didn't start. Once I had the part I simply removed the back from the dryer with a screwdriver (5 phillips head screws and 1 flat head). Then I twisted the old switch and it popped right out. Then I unhooked the wires
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and rehooked them to the new switch. Then I twisted the new switch into place, tested the dryer - IT WORKED! After that I just replaced the back cover and I was done. It was so quick! I am a 25 year old single mother with a 21 month and 4 month old. If I can do it on my own anyone can!
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noise from the drum in the dryer
52 of 81 people
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William from Blue Springs, MO
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
The weight of the front section of the drum in the dryer rides on 4 slim pieces of plastic. remove the screws that hold down the top of the dryer are in the front door at the top at each corner. remove the top, then remove 2 screws that hold down the front of the control panel to the cabinet at the base. remove the 2 screws at the of the
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front corners of the cabinet to separate the front door section from the rest of the dryer.Watch out for the wires the connect the door to the rest of the dryer. if you replace the bearing at the back of the dryer you need to take two screws out at the base of the cabinet one from each corner to let the sides of the cabinet to spread out and let the drum pass though the front of the dryer cabinet. the belt has to come off the motor by lifting it up an sticking your hand in under the drum and working it off the end of the motor. replaced the parts ad the dryer works like new.
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Noise at drum
45 of 61 people
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William from Sewell, NJ
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
1 Unplug power cord. 2 Remove top and front panels. 3 Remove old bearing, slides and bulb. 4 Install new bearing slides and bulb. Reinstall front and top panels. 5 Restore power and test. Time to repair 25 minutes. Very satisfied with the parts and the time to receive them, very good parts service. Will definately use this service in the
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future and will highly recommend this company.
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The Dryer would not start
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David from Curtice, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
Doing some simple troubleshooting with the volt-ohm meter I determined that the door switch was failed.
The replacement door switch restored the motor circuit keeping my dryer in action.
The replacement door switch restored the motor circuit keeping my dryer in action.
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Gas dryer was not getting hot and smelled like gas inside drum
53 of 88 people
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Todd from Santa Rosa Valley, CA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed lower front panel and then front including door (need to remove the top to access screws.) Replaced both the ingiter and heat detector. The tricky part was getting access to the long tunnel-like bracket that houses the igniter. Washer and Dryer are in a tight cutout space in very small laundry room.
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Dryer would not start
33 of 37 people
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Ray from Kingwood, TX
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
The switch made a humming sound when I turned it so I thought that might be the problem. Using the instructions on this Web site I took the top panel of the dryer off (after unplugging it), unplugged two wires leading from the switch (needed pliers for this), and removed the switch unit by rotating it counterclockwise (when behind it).
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The replacement part came in two days. The installation went a lot quicker-maybe ten minutes.
The replacement part came in two days. The installation went a lot quicker-maybe ten minutes.
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Squeaking Dryer - Rear Drum bearing gone bad
32 of 35 people
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Jason from Cary, NC
- A Bit Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Screw drivers, Socket set
First, I loosened the the top control panel and then loosened the top flat roof panel which allowed me access to the inside of the dryer. Then, I removed the front panel which allowed access to the drum. I was amazed at the amount of lint that was inside the dryer itself. Most of my time was spent in the disassembly and cleaning of the in
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ternal cavity around the drum. I reached below the drum and removed the belt from the pulley wheels and then unscrewed the drum (from the inside) from the back of the dryer and bearing kit. I removed the diffuser and cleaned it thoroughly. Then I replaced the entire drum bearing kit - the old one was almost completely dissentigrated. I probably should have applied some kind of non-flammable lubricant to the new bearing kit - the instructions did not include this step but after about 3 loads a slight squeak (different). I put everything back together - applying the new drum kit will require 2 sets of hands (my 9-year old daughter did great at this). I re-assembled the dryer and it works great, again except for the slight squeak that's still there. I may disassemble it again and apply some lubricant but I do not know what kind to get; I need to check that out.
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Broken knobs
42 of 66 people
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Ray from South Pasadena, FL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Actually putting on a knob is self-explanatory. But wanted to say your company had the best price and reaction (delivery time). Great job by PartSelect!
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Deflector was covered in burnt something.
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Richard from San Antonio, FL
- Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Wrench set
Deflector has 3 bolts attaching it. They require a star wrench. Had to purchase same to do the repair. Removed the bolts(they are sheet metal type screws(bolts). Installed the deflector and started dryer. Loud rubbing sound noted. Shut off and checked the drum and noted it was not running concentrically. Removed deflector and the found th
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e 3 screws actually retained the drum to drive. Had to make alignment pins to allow proper alignment of the drive, drum, and deflector. Once the pins were used during installation of the deflector everything worked correctly. Turned on dryer and it operated normally.
Had I had the proper tools the repair would probably have taken 30 minutes or less.
Had I had the proper tools the repair would probably have taken 30 minutes or less.
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Loud squeaking. Speaking in demon tongues.
33 of 40 people
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nathan from los angeles, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Pulled the front of the dyer off, snapped old bearing off, snapped new drum bearing in, affixed 2 new slides and 2 new other widgets (5 pieces total). Vacuumed/cleaned out various bits and pieces before i closed her up.
No squeaking.
Called a priest, but he died. Now i just do whatever the demon says, but i do it w ... Read more ith quietly dried clothes.
No squeaking.
Called a priest, but he died. Now i just do whatever the demon says, but i do it w ... Read more ith quietly dried clothes.
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Dryer took a long time to dry clothes
40 of 62 people
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Darrell from Springdale, AR
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
First I removed the removed the screws that held the top on the dryer. Next I removed the screws that held the controls on from the back. I then removed screws that held the left side in place and removed the drum by first removing the drive belt.
The heating element unit was removed by removing four screws and the wiring harnes. I r ... Read more eversed the procedure to install the heating unit and put the machine back together.
The heating element unit was removed by removing four screws and the wiring harnes. I r ... Read more eversed the procedure to install the heating unit and put the machine back together.
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