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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Electric Dryer Hinge Plate Replacement #WPW10208419
Whirlpool Electric Dryer Hinge Plate Replacement #WPW10208419
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Total Parts Cost
$52.67Estimated Savings
$112.5003:20
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the hinge plate on a Whirlpool electric dryer. The most common reason for replacing the hinge plate is if it is damaged.
This hinge plate 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 plate 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 the dryer door hinge plate be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Open the dryer door and use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the door hinge mounting screws.
3
With the screws unthreaded, lift the door up to detach it from the front panel.
4
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
5
Separate the panels.
6
Use the t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the hinge plate.
7
Lift off the old plate.
8
Before you install the new hinge plate make sure the hinge is fully aligned then position the plate and thread the screws to secure.
9
Realign the inner and outer door panels.
10
Replace all of the screws.
11
Insert the hinge tabs into the front panel slots.
12
Rethread the screws to secure.
13
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 plate on a Whirlpool electric dryer. The most common reason for replacing the hinge plate is if it is damaged.
This hinge plate 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 plate 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 the dryer door hinge plate be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Open the dryer door and use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the door hinge mounting screws.
3
With the screws unthreaded, lift the door up to detach it from the front panel.
4
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
5
Separate the panels.
6
Use the t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the hinge plate.
7
Lift off the old plate.
8
Before you install the new hinge plate make sure the hinge is fully aligned then position the plate and thread the screws to secure.
9
Realign the inner and outer door panels.
10
Replace all of the screws.
11
Insert the hinge tabs into the front panel slots.
12
Rethread the screws to secure.
13
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
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