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JENNIFER R - September 24, 2021
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Repair company stated part was back ordered from their supplier. After waiting weeks, I called PartSelect and spoke with a helpful rep who helped determine the correct part was in stock and within days had the part. Thanks.
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Robert G - May 17, 2021
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Placing order was easy and replacing part was easy. Perfect part!
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Ronald W - December 14, 2020
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Part received in perfect shape and very easy to replace.
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Christine R - June 12, 2019
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Disappointed
The part came quickly and was in good shape. It took my husband and son worked on getting it installed all weekend. It wouldn't work. I called my handyman. He worked for over a hour. It wouldn't work. I had to call an appliance guy. It took him 20 minutes. He had to take the top and front off. When I read comments about installation, it said was easy and nothing about taking the machine apart.
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Kaitlyn L - March 4, 2019
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Perfect replacement and quick delivery! Thank you!
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Heat deflecter coated with plastic from drying plastic table cloth.
Advice from others with same problem on your web site was very helpful. I removed one of the three torx screws holding the deflecter, Used 2.5 star-drive screw diver bit and cordless drill/driver. Replaced 2 of three torx screws holding the deflecter with the headless brass screws, Using vice grip to tighten. Removed third torx screw a
... Read morend removed old deflector. Used shop vac to clean behind it. Installed new deflector, sliding it over the 2 headless screws, then installing one of the torx screws, then replacing the brass screws with original torx screws, one at a time.
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William from BREVARD, NC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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melted plastic on diffuser
Removed the 3 star screws, putting in a piece if wire as I removed them. Wire was not stiff enough and let the drum slip thus binding making it hard to remove. Started over. Finally called a friend for help. I bought 3 tension pins the same size as the screws. When removing the diffuser screws, insert a tension pin in the hole as you
... Read more remove each of the screws. The tension pins are hard metal and do not have a head. The diffuser will slip over them. After the diffuser was in place, we turned on the dryer to make sure it was running ok. I noticed what looked like lint toward the front. It was part of the felt gasket on the front of the drum and front of the dryer. We removed the screws on the dryer front and pulled it forward. The felt was rethreaded into its slot, put the front back in place,and replaced the screws that hold everything in place. If you turn the part of the dryer that spins by hand, make sure you are turning it in the correct direction. Turning it the wrong way is probably what caused the felt gasket to come loose causing more work.
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Carol from Arco, ID
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A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers
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Heat deflector was covered in melted plastic
Someone I'm related to by marriage accidentally dried a plastic-coated tablecloth on high heat, and our heat deflector was hosed. I was very happy to find this part here for such a reasonable price; Sears wanted about $65 for it. Installation required a Torx bit, and removing the old one was easy, but the dryer's design made it difficult
... Read moreto reinstall the heat deflector while keeping the dryer running concentrically. I ended up cutting the heads off three screws, threading those into the plate behind the drum, sliding the new heat deflector on over those, and then one by one replacing them with the original Torx head screws. Once I figured it out it didn't take long but it took me a while to figure it out. That's probably more a reflection on me than the dryer!
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Charles from Alexandria, VA
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A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set
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dried something with a plastic coating-
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!!!!!!
MARY from AUGUSTA, GA
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Deflector was covered in burnt something.
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
... Read moree 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.
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Richard from San Antonio, FL
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Wrench set
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Christine
February 27, 2023
Help! I removed the heat deflector/diffuser and now it seems to be out of line and I can’t get the screws and diffuser back in to place. Do I need to disassemble the entire dryer to do so? And if so how do I access it?
For model number Gfd45espm0dg
Hello Christine, thank you for a very interesting question. To replace the heat deflector in your GE dryer, unthread the screws that secure the front panel while supporting the front, and unplug the wire harnesses. Pull the panel of the three tabs and move it to a flat surface. Depress the pulley to release the tension on the belt and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft. Use the belt to lift out the drum assembly. Remove the screws on the deflector using the T25 Torx Bit and lift out the deflector. To install the new heat deflector, set the deflector in the drum and align it with the screw holes. Use one screw to hold the deflector in place and have an assistant hold the bearing up while you thread and tighten the screws. Make sure the belt is ripped side down along the outside of the drum. Place the drum inside the dryer and line up the drum shaft and bearing with the bearing retainer on the rear panel. Loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a zigzag formation. Rotate the drum to help align the belt. Set the panel on the appliance and feed the wires through. Insert the panel tabs into the slots on the dryer. Re-thread the screws in the dryer and your dryer should be ready for use. This information may not be specific to your model, but we hope it may help you to solve your issue. Good luck with this repair!
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Judia
July 27, 2021
What is a torx bit
For model number gtd42easj2ww
Hi Judia,
Thank you for your question. A Torx bit is a screw with the 6 point star shaped pattern. They are used in a variety of equipment such as cars and motorcycles, as they are more durable then a regular screw and are less likely to become stripped or damaged. We hope this helps! If you have any questions, please let us know.
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Janet
December 30, 2023
I have extra plastic around diffuser that stuck, how do I remove it from drum
For model number HTDX100EM8WW
Hello Janet, thank you for a very interesting question. To replace the heat deflector in your GE dryer, unthread the screws that secure the front panel while supporting the front, and unplug the wire harnesses. Pull the panel of the three tabs and move it to a flat surface. Depress the pulley to release the tension on the belt and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft. Use the belt to lift out the drum assembly. Remove the screws on the deflector using the T25 Torx Bit and lift out the deflector. To install the new heat deflector, set the deflector in the drum and align it with the screw holes. Use one screw to hold the deflector in place and have an assistant hold the bearing up while you thread and tighten the screws. Make sure the belt is ripped side down along the outside of the drum. Place the drum inside the dryer and line up the drum shaft and bearing with the bearing retainer on the rear panel. Loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a zigzag formation. Rotate the drum to help align the belt. Set the panel on the appliance and feed the wires through. Insert the panel tabs into the slots on the dryer. Re-thread the screws in the dryer and your dryer should be ready for use. This information may not be specific to your model, but we hope it may help you to solve your issue. Good luck with this repair!
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