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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire & GE Dryer Drive Motor Part Numbers 131560100 & WE17X10001
Frigidaire & GE Dryer Drive Motor Part Numbers 131560100 & WE17X10001
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Total Parts Cost
$571.38Estimated Savings
$150.0004:26
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive motor on GE and Frigidaire dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the drive motor are when the dryer won’t start, won’t turn at all, stops turning during a cycle, trips the breaker, or makes noise.
All of the information in this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Gibson, Westinghouse, Kelvinator and Kenmore.
Tools used: putty knife, screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, pliers, nutdriver
All of the information in this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Gibson, Westinghouse, Kelvinator and Kenmore.
Tools used: putty knife, screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, pliers, nutdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the spring clips.
3
Now rotate the top up and support it.
4
If you dryer has a rear control panel
5
You next step is to disconnect the door switch wires.
6
If your dryer has the control panel in the front you will need to disconnect the wire harness.
7
If necessary, you may also need to remove the zip tie securing the wires.
8
Now, remove the front panel mounting screws and pull the front panel up and out to remove.
9
Your next step is to remove the screws to release the rear access panel.
10
Reach into the cabinet and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
11
If applicable, detach the spacer at the front of the cabinet by removing the mounting screw.
12
Now, use the belt to help lift the drum up and out.
13
Disconnect the wire harness.
14
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the motor retaining clip.
15
Move the idler pulley out of the way and use pliers to secure the motor shaft.
16
Now use a 7/8th inch socket to loosen and unthread the blower wheel.
17
Be aware this may require some effort.
18
Push the tab and pull up the plastic support clip to remove.
19
Now pull the old motor out.
20
Install the new motor by aligning the motor shaft with the blower wheel then position the motor on the support.
21
Thread the blower wheel onto the shaft and tighten.
22
Replace the plastic support clip as well as the motor retaining clip.
23
Reposition the idler pulley and reconnect the wire harness.
24
Replace the drum into the cabinet and position by lowering the bearing hitch into the cup.
25
Reach through the rear panel and thread the belt onto the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
26
Reinstall the spacer.
27
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
28
Position the rear access panel and secure the screws.
29
Reinstall the front panel by aligning the slots at the bottom of the panel with the support clips then lift up the drum as you snap the front panel into place.
30
Secure the mounting screws and reconnect the wire harness or door switch wires depending on your model.
31
Use a zip tie to secure the wires.
32
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
33
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive motor on GE and Frigidaire dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the drive motor are when the dryer won’t start, won’t turn at all, stops turning during a cycle, trips the breaker, or makes noise.
All of the information in this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Gibson, Westinghouse, Kelvinator and Kenmore.
Tools used: putty knife, screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, pliers, nutdriver
All of the information in this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Gibson, Westinghouse, Kelvinator and Kenmore.
Tools used: putty knife, screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, pliers, nutdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the spring clips.
3
Now rotate the top up and support it.
4
If you dryer has a rear control panel
5
You next step is to disconnect the door switch wires.
6
If your dryer has the control panel in the front you will need to disconnect the wire harness.
7
If necessary, you may also need to remove the zip tie securing the wires.
8
Now, remove the front panel mounting screws and pull the front panel up and out to remove.
9
Your next step is to remove the screws to release the rear access panel.
10
Reach into the cabinet and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
11
If applicable, detach the spacer at the front of the cabinet by removing the mounting screw.
12
Now, use the belt to help lift the drum up and out.
13
Disconnect the wire harness.
14
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the motor retaining clip.
15
Move the idler pulley out of the way and use pliers to secure the motor shaft.
16
Now use a 7/8th inch socket to loosen and unthread the blower wheel.
17
Be aware this may require some effort.
18
Push the tab and pull up the plastic support clip to remove.
19
Now pull the old motor out.
20
Install the new motor by aligning the motor shaft with the blower wheel then position the motor on the support.
21
Thread the blower wheel onto the shaft and tighten.
22
Replace the plastic support clip as well as the motor retaining clip.
23
Reposition the idler pulley and reconnect the wire harness.
24
Replace the drum into the cabinet and position by lowering the bearing hitch into the cup.
25
Reach through the rear panel and thread the belt onto the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
26
Reinstall the spacer.
27
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
28
Position the rear access panel and secure the screws.
29
Reinstall the front panel by aligning the slots at the bottom of the panel with the support clips then lift up the drum as you snap the front panel into place.
30
Secure the mounting screws and reconnect the wire harness or door switch wires depending on your model.
31
Use a zip tie to secure the wires.
32
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
33
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
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