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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Dryer Drum Glide Replacement, Front #137513300
Frigidaire Dryer Drum Glide Replacement, Front #137513300
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$38.77Estimated Savings
$112.5002:17
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the front drum glide (or drum bearing) on a Frigidaire dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the front drum glide are when the dryer makes noise, stops turning mid-cycle, or won’t turn at all.
All of the information for this front drum glide replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux, Universal
Tools needed: putty knife
All of the information for this front drum glide replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux, Universal
Tools needed: putty knife
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
If still intact, depress the locking tabs to remove the old glide.
10
Install the new glide by aligning the tabs with the slots in the drum and locking them into place.
11
Once the guide is installed, 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.
12
Secure the mounting screws and reconnect the wire harness or door switch wires depending on your model.
13
Use a zip tie to secure the wires.
14
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
15
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 front drum glide (or drum bearing) on a Frigidaire dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the front drum glide are when the dryer makes noise, stops turning mid-cycle, or won’t turn at all.
All of the information for this front drum glide replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux, Universal
Tools needed: putty knife
All of the information for this front drum glide replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux, Universal
Tools needed: putty knife
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
If still intact, depress the locking tabs to remove the old glide.
10
Install the new glide by aligning the tabs with the slots in the drum and locking them into place.
11
Once the guide is installed, 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.
12
Secure the mounting screws and reconnect the wire harness or door switch wires depending on your model.
13
Use a zip tie to secure the wires.
14
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
15
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Drum Slide Glide or Pad
$38.77
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Multi Screwdriver
$59.00
Total$0.00
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