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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool/Kenmore Gas Dryer Repair Kit Installation #4392067
Whirlpool/Kenmore Gas Dryer Repair Kit Installation #4392067
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$38.94Estimated Savings
$112.5004:29
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the dryer repair kit (which includes the belt, four drum rollers, and the idler pulley) on a Whirlpool/Kenmore gas dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the repair kit are when the dryer won’t turn or makes noise.
All of the information for this dryer repair kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Admiral, Inglis
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver
All of the information for this dryer repair kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Admiral, Inglis
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to detach the control panel.
3
Depending on your model, you will either insert a putty knife under the panel to release the two clips or you will pull off both plastic end caps and remove the screws found underneath.
4
Now, rotate the control panel up.
5
Remove the screws securing the main top and slide the top off.
6
Next, insert a flathead screwdriver between the upper and lower front panels to release the two clips and detach the lower panel.
7
Remove the upper panel mounting screws along with the lint screen duct screw and, if applicable, the screw securing the grounding wire.
8
Detach the moisture sensor wire and the two door springs.
9
Now, disconnect the door switch wire connector remove the screws from the top of the upper panel and lift the upper panel off.
10
If necessary, depress the pulley to release the belt tension and unthread the old belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
11
If still intact, use the belt to lift the drum out. Discard the old belt.
12
Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the tri-ring from the pulley arm shaft and pull off the old pulley wheel and washer.
13
Next, remove the front tri-rings to detach all four of the old rollers and remove the back tri-rings as well.
14
You’re now ready to install the new support rollers, pulley wheel, and belt.
15
Clean the shafts and slide on the back tri-rings.
16
Slide on the new rollers and secure with the front tri-rings.
17
Slide the washer and the new pulley wheel onto the shaft and secure it with the tri-ring.
18
Then, install the new dryer belt by placing it ribbed-side down along the outside of the drum.
19
Replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two new rollers and loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
20
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
21
Replace the upper front panel by aligning the two rollers on the drum rim and positioning the top lip of the panel on the cabinet brackets.
22
Replace all four panel screws along with the lint screen duct screw and, if applicable, the screw securing the grounding wire.
23
Reattach the moisture sensor wire and the door springs.
24
Now, replace the lower front panel by snapping it into position.
25
Reconnect the door switch wire connector at the top of the dryer.
26
Slide the main top on and secure it with the screws.
27
Rotate the control panel down and lock it into place.
28
If applicable, replace the screws and end caps.
29
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the dryer repair kit (which includes the belt, four drum rollers, and the idler pulley) on a Whirlpool/Kenmore gas dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the repair kit are when the dryer won’t turn or makes noise.
All of the information for this dryer repair kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Admiral, Inglis
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver
All of the information for this dryer repair kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Admiral, Inglis
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to detach the control panel.
3
Depending on your model, you will either insert a putty knife under the panel to release the two clips or you will pull off both plastic end caps and remove the screws found underneath.
4
Now, rotate the control panel up.
5
Remove the screws securing the main top and slide the top off.
6
Next, insert a flathead screwdriver between the upper and lower front panels to release the two clips and detach the lower panel.
7
Remove the upper panel mounting screws along with the lint screen duct screw and, if applicable, the screw securing the grounding wire.
8
Detach the moisture sensor wire and the two door springs.
9
Now, disconnect the door switch wire connector remove the screws from the top of the upper panel and lift the upper panel off.
10
If necessary, depress the pulley to release the belt tension and unthread the old belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
11
If still intact, use the belt to lift the drum out. Discard the old belt.
12
Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the tri-ring from the pulley arm shaft and pull off the old pulley wheel and washer.
13
Next, remove the front tri-rings to detach all four of the old rollers and remove the back tri-rings as well.
14
You’re now ready to install the new support rollers, pulley wheel, and belt.
15
Clean the shafts and slide on the back tri-rings.
16
Slide on the new rollers and secure with the front tri-rings.
17
Slide the washer and the new pulley wheel onto the shaft and secure it with the tri-ring.
18
Then, install the new dryer belt by placing it ribbed-side down along the outside of the drum.
19
Replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two new rollers and loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
20
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
21
Replace the upper front panel by aligning the two rollers on the drum rim and positioning the top lip of the panel on the cabinet brackets.
22
Replace all four panel screws along with the lint screen duct screw and, if applicable, the screw securing the grounding wire.
23
Reattach the moisture sensor wire and the door springs.
24
Now, replace the lower front panel by snapping it into position.
25
Reconnect the door switch wire connector at the top of the dryer.
26
Slide the main top on and secure it with the screws.
27
Rotate the control panel down and lock it into place.
28
If applicable, replace the screws and end caps.
29
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Maintenance Kit
$38.94
Total$0.00
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