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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Electric Dryer Door Spring Replacement #W10041960
Whirlpool Electric Dryer Door Spring Replacement #W10041960
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Total Parts Cost
$26.59Estimated Savings
$112.5003:08
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door spring on a Whirlpool electric dryer. The most common reason for replacing the door spring is if it is broken, causing the dryer door to hang downward.
This door spring 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
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This door spring 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
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a dryer door spring be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Remove the lint filter and use a 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 connecter.
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
You can now remove the old door spring if still intact.
9
Install the new door spring by hooking the long end onto the anchor with the bend facing the inside of the front panel.
10
Hook the short end onto the door hinge.
11
With the spring in place, reposition the front panel by first aligning the drum then hook the panel on the mounting clips and push down.
12
Replace the screws to secure the panel.
13
Reconnect the door switch wire connecter.
14
Lower the main top and snap it into place.
15
Rethread the screws in the lint filter housing.
16
Replace the lint filter.
17
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 door spring on a Whirlpool electric dryer. The most common reason for replacing the door spring is if it is broken, causing the dryer door to hang downward.
This door spring 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
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This door spring 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
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a dryer door spring be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Remove the lint filter and use a 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 connecter.
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
You can now remove the old door spring if still intact.
9
Install the new door spring by hooking the long end onto the anchor with the bend facing the inside of the front panel.
10
Hook the short end onto the door hinge.
11
With the spring in place, reposition the front panel by first aligning the drum then hook the panel on the mounting clips and push down.
12
Replace the screws to secure the panel.
13
Reconnect the door switch wire connecter.
14
Lower the main top and snap it into place.
15
Rethread the screws in the lint filter housing.
16
Replace the lint filter.
17
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
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