YG204KA Magic Chef Dryer - Instructions
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Worn wheels, lot of noise
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Jonathan from Meridian, ID
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Had to disassemble most of the dryer including pulling dryer drum in order to get to drum support rollers. Not a real difficult repair, just time consumming because of amount of parts needing to be removed inorder to get to rollers.
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Dryer did not get hot
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Garrett from Vineland, NJ
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Found on your site the top two causes of a Dryer not getting hot enough and ordered those parts ( which were delivered quickly).Removed the top two screws that hold the front of the dryer that gives access to the coils and flame sensor assembly after lifting up the top.It took more time to clean up all the lint than to replace the parts.D
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Dryer was noisey for about 2 years. Repeated greasing of the wheels only resulted in it squeeling again after 6 months or so
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Michael from Schenectady, NY
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Finally got tired to greasing the wheels only to have to do it again so I sprung for new wheels and shafts. Popped the top open, removed the drum, installed the two new shafts with supplied screws then attached the wheels. Figured I'd change out the original belt while I was at it even though the old one still looked good. It's nice an
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d quiet again, plus it give me a chance to clean it out.
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Drum glide got torn up from a loose screw.
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James from Richland, IA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
First I removed the screws of the dryer cover. Next removed the screws holding the dryer drum.
Drilled out the two rivets left from the old glide. Inserted the plastic and postitioned the cushion underneath. Inserted the new glide and drilled a hole in the plastic to accomodate the new rivet. Inserted rivet. Pulled the oth ... Read more er end so it was tight holding the cushion and did the other end. Done.
Had to cut the glide 1/4 '' of the width to slide it through the existing slots in the panel.
Drilled out the two rivets left from the old glide. Inserted the plastic and postitioned the cushion underneath. Inserted the new glide and drilled a hole in the plastic to accomodate the new rivet. Inserted rivet. Pulled the oth ... Read more er end so it was tight holding the cushion and did the other end. Done.
Had to cut the glide 1/4 '' of the width to slide it through the existing slots in the panel.
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Sounded like rocks tubling in dryer and kept getting louder
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Jerrel from Houston, TX
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Lifted the top, then removed two screws holding on front panel, then removed cover holding this part in place, then used retaing ring plyers to remove the ring, then plyers to remove wheel clamp, took off the blower wheel. After that did everything in reverse to put it back together. And now the dryer is quite.
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Dryer had no power. Internal light was out too.
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Lou from Weymouth, MA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I followed the "How to" video on your web site. Most importantly, I cleaned the entire filter area which probably caused the problem as your instructions recommended. I will do that annually going forward. I would recommend your service to anyone.
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Dryer was overheating
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Jerry R. from FALLS CHURCH, VA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I first unplugged the dryer. I had to move the dryer forward a little. Then I used a screwdriver to pry up the top of the dryer from the front. I positioned the top all the way back until it rested on the front of the cabinet. Make sure it's far enough back so it doesn't accidentally close on you while you are working on it. I located
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the high limit thermostat right above the heating coils. I unplugged the two wires going to it. I used a nut driver to remove the screw that was holding it to a bracket. I then I removed the two screws that held it to another bracket. I installed the new thermostat to the bracket and then reinstalled it to the bracket above the coils. I plugged the two wires back in and closed the lid. Make sure the dryer vent is still attached if you had to move it. The dryer works fine now and doesn't overheat.
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My dryer would not work and the light would not come on.
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Willie from CORDOVA, TN
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
I unplugged the dryer from the outlet and opened the top of the dryer with a puddy knife .I marked both wires "T" for the one on top and "B" for the one on the bottom. I removed the screw that holds the bracket in place that the High Limit Kit fuse is attached to and removed both wires with a pair of pliers. I made sure that the new fuse
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was turned the same way as the old fuse. There is some writing on one side and it should be pointing to the back of the dryer. I put the fuse in the bracket and placed the bracket back in the slotted holder placed the screw back in the bracket holder tighten it up hooked the wires up as labeled and closed the top. I plugged the dryer up opened the door and the light came on. After I turned it on it worked then it tripped the breaker. I reset the breaker turned it on again and it worked I haven't had a problem since. Make sure that you use the fuse with the pink dot on it for a electric dryer.
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dryer will not rotate
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albert from ROEBLING, NJ
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
the video was very well done and able to understand. disconnect power ,remove lint trap,remove 2 phillps head screws, push putty knife in front seam line about 1'' in from corners to release top assembly ,lift up and support, disconnect wire connector ,remove 1 screw in each front corner lift front panel off while holding drum, remove bro
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ken belt,install new belt with grooves against drum ,feed around tensioner pulley and onto motor shaft pulley ,spin drum by hand to make sure belt tracking etc. reassembly in reverse.
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belt broke
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Fred from PITTSBURGH, PA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
I just followed your video how to replace a broken belt , after viewing replacing belt went easy
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dryer stopped working--completely dead and would not turn on
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Anthony from Limon, CO
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
I suspected the high limit fuse. I unplugged the machine, lifted the top, found the high-limit fuse (about the size of four dimes glued together) just to the right of the heating coil. I pulled the two wires off and taped them together. Plugged the machine back in and it worked perfectly. I made sure the heating coils started to glow
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red. When the part arrived, I replaced the old unit with the new, plugged the two wires back on, and I was done. Just for additional information, when I touched the heating coil during the repair, it broke. After 16 years, the heating coils get brittle, so I also replaced the heating coil and it's thermostat just above it (about the size of 6 quarters glued together). I hope this gets me another 16 years.
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belt broke
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Helen from WEST MONROE, LA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
watched your video on 'how to' and did it like man showed..no problem
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Squealing
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Allen from Dyer, IN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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1.Removed retaining clips,washers,spacer,and cylinder rollers
2.Removed and replaced support assembly
3.Installed spacer
4.Installed cylinder roller assembly
5.Installed washers and retaining clips
This is my second time ordering parts from PartSelect and I am amazed how fast I recieve my orders, which minimizes t ... Read more he downtime of an appliance that's frequently used.
2.Removed and replaced support assembly
3.Installed spacer
4.Installed cylinder roller assembly
5.Installed washers and retaining clips
This is my second time ordering parts from PartSelect and I am amazed how fast I recieve my orders, which minimizes t ... Read more he downtime of an appliance that's frequently used.
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The belt needed replaced
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Judith from Guys Mills, PA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Once we realized we needed to take the FRONT off the dryer, not the back all went well. It was an easy fix and the part fix perfectly. Instead of $60 or more for a repairman, we spent less than $20 fixing the dryer.
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Gas dryer would produce heat for short time, then continue to run but with no heat.
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James from Saint Paul, MN
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Thanks to reports from others, I concluded that most likely the gas ignition coils (one or both) were no longer functioning properly. I replaced both with the 'M' Series New Style Coil Kit which is about 1/2 the price of either coil individually -- yes,true,go figure! The actual replacement took only about 10 minutes. What was most diff
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icult and took the most time was the removal of the front panel of the cabinet -- this was difficult only because there were no instructions in my owner's manual (or any other source I could find) and it took me awhile to figure it out. Now I could do the whole job in about 20 minutes! The detailed instructions from others as to the process of replacing the coils was invaluable -- I don't know if I would have been able to figure that out on my own. But most important was the information that enabled me to diagnose the problem in the first place. Thank you, all you previous comment contributors.
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