DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the roller assembly on Electrolux electric dryers. The most common reason for replacing the roller is if the dryer is noisy or wobbling.
Parts used: #2 square bit, phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver, 1/4 inch allen wrench, 14 mm wrench, pliers, quarter inch socket
All of the information in this roller assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace a roller assembly in your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord.
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Use a number two square bit or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws at the back securing the main top.
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Slide the main top back and lift it up to remove.
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Next, unthread the screws securing the control panel mounting brackets to the frame.
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With the screws removed, lift the panel up and use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the wire connecter.
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Open the dryer door and unthread the two screws on the front panel securing the lint filter housing cover.
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Lift and support the dryer then unthread the bottom front panel mounting screws.
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With the screws unthreaded, remove the support and unthread the top front panel mounting screws.
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Lift the panel up and out.
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Disconnect the door switch wire connecter to fully remove the front panel.
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Now disconnect both the drum light wire connecter and the user control board wire connecter from the main control board.
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Next, unthread the control board support bracket screws and detach the bracket from the front bulkhead.
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Unthread the lower bulkhead mounting screws.
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Carefully lift the front bulkhead up to detach it from the frame.
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If you’re replacing a front roller assembly use a quarter-inch Allen wrench to secure the roller as you use a 14mm wrench to unthread the mounting nut.
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Remove the old roller assembly.
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Install the new roller assembly by sliding a washer onto the roller shaft.
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Insert the shaft into the bulkhead.
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Slide on the second washer then thread the mounting nut and tighten.
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If you’re replacing a rear roller assembly support the main control board bracket.
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Reach under the drum and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
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You can use the belt to help lift out the drum.
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Next, remove the screws to release the main top mounting bracket.
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Close the water supply valve and remove the water supply line from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
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Now remove the screw to release the rear access panel.
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Note the orientation of the power cord wires on the terminal block then use a quarter-inch socket or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws to disconnect the wires.
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Now remove all of the screws securing the rear panel.
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Set the rear panel aside.
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You can now secure the roller you’re replacing and unthread the mounting nut to release the assembly.
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Install the new roller assembly in the same manner as shown before.
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With the roller in place, reposition the rear panel then thread and tighten the screws to secure.
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Note that the longer screw should be used to secure the panel above the exhaust vent.
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Connect the power cord wires to the appropriate terminals on the terminal block and secure them with the screws.
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Replace the rear access panel and secure it with the screw.
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Attach the water supply line to the inlet valve.
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Reopen the water supply valve.
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Realign the main top mounting bracket and replace the screws to secure.
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Reinstall the drum by positioning it on the rear rollers.
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Loop the belt on the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
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Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
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Reinstall the front bulkhead by inserting the tabs into the slots in the frame as you align the drum on the front rollers.
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Thread and tighten the lower bulkhead mounting screws.
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Detach the support from the main control board bracket and hook the bracket onto the bulkhead.
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Reconnect the user control board wire connecter as well as the drum light wire connecter.
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Reinstall the front panel by first reconnecting the door switch wire connecter.
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Now hook the front panel tabs on the slots in the frame.
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Replace the panel mounting screws on top.
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Lift and support the dryer to replace the bottom mounting screws.
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Thread and tighten the two screws to secure the lint filter housing cover to the front panel.
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Connect the wire connecter to the user control board.
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Reposition the control panel and replace the screws to secure the brackets.
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Realign the main top and slide it into place.
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Rethread the screws in the back.
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With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.