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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool/Kenmore Electric Dryer Replace Top Spring Clip #18776
Whirlpool/Kenmore Electric Dryer Replace Top Spring Clip #18776
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Total Parts Cost
$14.78Estimated Savings
$112.5001:19
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the top panel spring clip on Whirlpool electric dryers. The most common reason for replacing the top spring clip is if it gets broken or bent in the course of doing other repairs.
All of the information in this top spring clip replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife
All of the information in this top spring clip replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you’ve unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to pull out the lint screen and remove the two screws near the opening.
3
Next, insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the two spring clips
4
Rotate it up and back.
5
Use a putty knife to press the back of the old spring clip, and gently pry it out of the front panel.
6
Install the new top spring clip by aligning it in the slot and pressing down until it snaps into place.
7
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front until it locks into position.
8
Install the two screws at the lint screen opening replace the lint screen and plug the appliance back in.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the top panel spring clip on Whirlpool electric dryers. The most common reason for replacing the top spring clip is if it gets broken or bent in the course of doing other repairs.
All of the information in this top spring clip replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife
All of the information in this top spring clip replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you’ve unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to pull out the lint screen and remove the two screws near the opening.
3
Next, insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the two spring clips
4
Rotate it up and back.
5
Use a putty knife to press the back of the old spring clip, and gently pry it out of the front panel.
6
Install the new top spring clip by aligning it in the slot and pressing down until it snaps into place.
7
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front until it locks into position.
8
Install the two screws at the lint screen opening replace the lint screen and plug the appliance back in.
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