PWSR General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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The plastic door handle on the dryer broke and came off.
18 of 28 people
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Jerry from Mindoro, WI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I received the replacement part I ordered from PartSelect.com within 3 days of placing the order. I opened the plastic bag it came in. I snapped the part into the holes left vacant by aforementioned abscence of broken part.
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The belt borke after 10 years of use.
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Brad from Laguna Niguel, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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1st - removed the two screws inside the front door panel. They are somewhat hidden up underneath so you may have to look for them. 2nd - I removed the top of the dryer cabinet by lifting it out of the clips holding it in place. 3rd - removed the two screws (one on each side) in the o=uppper corner of where the side panels connect the fron
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t panel. These are about 3/4" phillips head screws. Then the front panel could be moved to one side of the dry. 4th - remove the drum by lifting it up and out the open top area. 5th - add the new belt to the dryer tub (rib side towards the drum) and replace dryer tub to its original position. 6th - reaching in underneath the tub you need to pull the ideler pulley toward the center of the cabinet while laying the belt on the "outer side" of the ideler pulley and at the same time fitting the belt over the small pulley located on the motor. Once that is done, you reassemble in reverse order and should be good to go.
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dryer door gasket needed replacing
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Carolyn from Winston Salem, NC
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
I was cleaning my laundry room when I noticed the gasket needed cleaning. While wiping it off it appeared as though I could remove it and that was my biggest mistake. Once removed it could not be replaced, due to the little parts that held it to the door began tearing off as I tried to put it back on. I ordered a new gasket and had it put
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on. It did not require any tools, just concentration. I've learned "if it's not broken, don't fix it"! I spoke with several other people and I am the only one who has removed a gasket. Thank you very much PartSelect for your help.
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Broken dryer nob, broken lint screen.
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Thomas from Bloomington, MN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Both parts arrived quickly and were exactly what I ordered. The lint screen replacement part was of higher quality and it works better than the one that came with the dryer. Very satisfied.
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dried something with a plastic coating-
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MARY from AUGUSTA, GA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Used an allen wrench to remove the heat deflector and used allen wrench to replace it with the new one. HINT!! Do not lean on the inside of the dryer!!!!!!
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Dryer Making Scraping Noise - Front Side
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Kevin from Laguna Niguel, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Read the other posts - they are very good. On my particular dryer it took two Slide WH and two Slide Dryer Drum Side PS266785.
Most time spent was vaccuming out and removing a softball size ball of lint clogging the dryer - now it will actually dry clothes!
Part select delivery is really fantastic (even though i ... Read more t took me three orders to get it right!).
Most time spent was vaccuming out and removing a softball size ball of lint clogging the dryer - now it will actually dry clothes!
Part select delivery is really fantastic (even though i ... Read more t took me three orders to get it right!).
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Would not heat up
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Marty from BOX SPRINGS, GA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Took the few screws out replaced the part then put it back together.
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Terrible screech/chirping sound from Dryer
13 of 16 people
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Michael from Downingtown, PA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I followed the instruction of the first posting for this category and it worked perfectly...thanks for the nice detail...
- Upon receipt from PartSelect, placed new slides in Drum Bearing (this does not come together or as a kit - must order 4 slides AND Bearing separately for this dryer model)
- Loosened Top panel screw ... Read more s (2) from inside door area
- Slid top of dryer off - PAY attention to HOW the top comes out (tabs at the back and slots on the sides) or replacing the top could prove frustrating)
- Loosened Front panel screws (2) and GENTLY leaned the panel forward to access Drum Bearing - no need to REMOVE the front panel but be aware of the switch wires when leaning and the weight of the door if you did not remove that
- Removed old Drum Bearing
- Vacuumend interior of dryer cabinet (especially area leading down to vent)
- Snapped new Drum Bearing into place
- Re-secured Front panel paying attention to drum position to make sure everything still rotated properly and freely
- Reset Top panel - align back tabs first, gently pull forward just a bit until Top slips down over side tabs, then slide back into place and re-secure
Worked like a charm - took about 20 minutes...
- Upon receipt from PartSelect, placed new slides in Drum Bearing (this does not come together or as a kit - must order 4 slides AND Bearing separately for this dryer model)
- Loosened Top panel screw ... Read more s (2) from inside door area
- Slid top of dryer off - PAY attention to HOW the top comes out (tabs at the back and slots on the sides) or replacing the top could prove frustrating)
- Loosened Front panel screws (2) and GENTLY leaned the panel forward to access Drum Bearing - no need to REMOVE the front panel but be aware of the switch wires when leaning and the weight of the door if you did not remove that
- Removed old Drum Bearing
- Vacuumend interior of dryer cabinet (especially area leading down to vent)
- Snapped new Drum Bearing into place
- Re-secured Front panel paying attention to drum position to make sure everything still rotated properly and freely
- Reset Top panel - align back tabs first, gently pull forward just a bit until Top slips down over side tabs, then slide back into place and re-secure
Worked like a charm - took about 20 minutes...
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Dryer would not start
13 of 16 people
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Jimmy from American Canyon, CA
- A Bit Difficult
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
I narrowed the porblem down to the rotary start switch, which is located in the top panel. It takes a hex wrench to remove the four screws holding the fron top panel in place and of course the knobs had to be removed. The switch rotates about a wuarter of a turn to come out. Label and remove the three connectors (3). It took about a week
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to get the replacement part which was slightly different than the original part. The good thing is it had the three prongs like the old part.. I hooked the connectors in the same configuration as the old switch, plugged the power cord back in to test and it started right up.
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Start switch and knob busted
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William from Islip Terrace, NY
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Just followed the installation video. The only issue with the video was that a phillips screwdriver was specified and I actually needed a torx screwdriver.
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Dryer would not stay off after door was opened and closed. Normally you have to hit the start switch again.
13 of 16 people
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James from Apopka, FL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Unscrewed three screws on back and removed the switch and inserted the new one. There are 3 wires that clamp on the switch. Remember to unplug before doing this.
Real easy and great people to work with. Much cheaper than a technician repair.
Jim
Real easy and great people to work with. Much cheaper than a technician repair.
Jim
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lint filter was broken
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bill from clarendon hills, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
took out broken filter and replaced with new lint
filter.
filter.
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Replace knob
11 of 11 people
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Gerald from Chino, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Pulled off old knob put on new one
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Loud noise
17 of 29 people
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Aaron from Needville, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Unplugged dry cord . Removed top and front cover. Removed drum to replace rear Bearing. Reinstalled drum replaced front bearings and sleeve. Reinstalled both covers and plugged in.
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Very loud squeeks coming from dryer
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Gretchen from Port Republic, VA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I had to remove all screws from the back of the dryer, control panel, and one side. Pulled top off. Took out two screws that held front door panel on. Disconnected 3 wires into door and completely removed door panel. Disconneted pink wire from heating element then slide belt off drum as I removed the drum. Pulled off the old completly wor
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n out drum bearing sleeve and replaced it. Replaced drum slides as some were worn through. Had a little trouble getting belt back on when I reconnected everything but for 50 dollars in parts and shipping I have working dryer, so I would say it was well worth the effort.
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