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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Electric Dryer Hinge Pin Cap Replacement WPW10208398
Whirlpool Electric Dryer Hinge Pin Cap Replacement WPW10208398
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Total Parts Cost
$22.20Estimated Savings
$112.5003:29
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the hinge pin cap on a Whirlpool electric dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the hinge pin cap are if it is damaged or missing.
This hinge pin cap replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This hinge pin cap replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver
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 hinge pin cap be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Before you replace a dryer door hinge pin cap be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Open the dryer door and use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the door hinge mounting screws.
4
Open the dryer door and use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the door hinge mounting screws.
5
With the screws unthreaded, lift the door up to detach it from the front panel.
6
With the screws unthreaded, lift the door up to detach it from the front panel.
7
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
8
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
9
Separate the panels.
10
Separate the panels.
11
Use the t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the hinge plate.
12
Use the t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the hinge plate.
13
Lift off the plate.
14
Lift off the plate.
15
Detach the hinge and remove the old pin cap if still intact.
16
Detach the hinge and remove the old pin cap if still intact.
17
Install the new hinge pin cap by positioning it on the hinge.
18
Install the new hinge pin cap by positioning it on the hinge.
19
Fully realign the hinge then position the plate and thread the screws to secure.
20
Fully realign the hinge then position the plate and thread the screws to secure.
21
Realign the inner and outer door panels and secure all of the screws.
22
Realign the inner and outer door panels and secure all of the screws.
23
Insert the hinge tabs into the front panel slots.
24
Insert the hinge tabs into the front panel slots.
25
Rethread the screws to secure.
26
Rethread the screws to secure.
27
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
28
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 hinge pin cap on a Whirlpool electric dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the hinge pin cap are if it is damaged or missing.
This hinge pin cap replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This hinge pin cap replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver
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 hinge pin cap be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Before you replace a dryer door hinge pin cap be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Open the dryer door and use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the door hinge mounting screws.
4
Open the dryer door and use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the door hinge mounting screws.
5
With the screws unthreaded, lift the door up to detach it from the front panel.
6
With the screws unthreaded, lift the door up to detach it from the front panel.
7
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
8
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
9
Separate the panels.
10
Separate the panels.
11
Use the t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the hinge plate.
12
Use the t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the hinge plate.
13
Lift off the plate.
14
Lift off the plate.
15
Detach the hinge and remove the old pin cap if still intact.
16
Detach the hinge and remove the old pin cap if still intact.
17
Install the new hinge pin cap by positioning it on the hinge.
18
Install the new hinge pin cap by positioning it on the hinge.
19
Fully realign the hinge then position the plate and thread the screws to secure.
20
Fully realign the hinge then position the plate and thread the screws to secure.
21
Realign the inner and outer door panels and secure all of the screws.
22
Realign the inner and outer door panels and secure all of the screws.
23
Insert the hinge tabs into the front panel slots.
24
Insert the hinge tabs into the front panel slots.
25
Rethread the screws to secure.
26
Rethread the screws to secure.
27
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
28
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
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