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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Electric Dryer Replace Rear Motor Clamp #3404162
Whirlpool Electric Dryer Replace Rear Motor Clamp #3404162
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$112.5003:56
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rear motor clamp on a Whirlpool electric dryer. The most common reason for replacing the motor clamp is if it is broken, causing the motor to be noisy.
This motor clamp replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, putty knife, pliers, 5/16th inch nut driver
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This motor clamp replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, putty knife, pliers, 5/16th inch nut driver
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the rear motor clamp in your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Remove the lint filter and use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the main top to the filter housing.
3
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
4
Lift the main top up and support it.
5
Disconnect the door switch wire connector.
6
Using a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screws securing the front panel.
7
Now carefully lift up the front panel to fully detach it from the cabinet.
8
Reach under the drum and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
9
You can use the belt to help lift out the drum.
10
Now use pliers to help remove the old motor clamp if still intact.
11
Install the new motor clamp by aligning the right side first then use a 5/16th inch nut driver to snap the left side into place.
12
Reposition the drum by aligning it on the real rollers.
13
Make sure the idler pulley is properly positioned then loop the belt on the pulley and motor shaft in a zigzag formation.
14
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
15
Now reposition the front panel by first aligning the drum then hook the panel on the mounting clips and push down.
16
Replace the screws to secure the panel.
17
Reconnect the door switch wire connecter.
18
Lower the main top and snap it into place.
19
Rethread the screws in the lint filter housing.
20
Replace the lint filter with the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rear motor clamp on a Whirlpool electric dryer. The most common reason for replacing the motor clamp is if it is broken, causing the motor to be noisy.
This motor clamp replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, putty knife, pliers, 5/16th inch nut driver
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This motor clamp replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, putty knife, pliers, 5/16th inch nut driver
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the rear motor clamp in your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Remove the lint filter and use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the main top to the filter housing.
3
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
4
Lift the main top up and support it.
5
Disconnect the door switch wire connector.
6
Using a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screws securing the front panel.
7
Now carefully lift up the front panel to fully detach it from the cabinet.
8
Reach under the drum and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
9
You can use the belt to help lift out the drum.
10
Now use pliers to help remove the old motor clamp if still intact.
11
Install the new motor clamp by aligning the right side first then use a 5/16th inch nut driver to snap the left side into place.
12
Reposition the drum by aligning it on the real rollers.
13
Make sure the idler pulley is properly positioned then loop the belt on the pulley and motor shaft in a zigzag formation.
14
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
15
Now reposition the front panel by first aligning the drum then hook the panel on the mounting clips and push down.
16
Replace the screws to secure the panel.
17
Reconnect the door switch wire connecter.
18
Lower the main top and snap it into place.
19
Rethread the screws in the lint filter housing.
20
Replace the lint filter with the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
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