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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairMaytag Dryer Drum Support Bracket Replacement #WP37001036
Maytag Dryer Drum Support Bracket Replacement #WP37001036
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$51.61Estimated Savings
$112.5005:13
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drum support bracket on Maytag dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the bracket are the drum not spinning smoothly or not spinning at all.
All of the information in this bracket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver, 1/4 inch nut driver, phillips-head screwdriver
All of the information in this bracket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver, 1/4 inch nut driver, phillips-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a drum support bracket in your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
3
Detach the panel.
4
Next, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
5
Pull the panel out from the bottom to detach.
6
Note the orientation of the door switch wires then disconnect them and set the panel aside.
7
Unthread the main top mounting screws.
8
Lift the main top up and support it.
9
Disconnect the light assembly wires and remove them from the retainer.
10
Unthread the front bulkhead mounting screws.
11
Lift the bulkhead up to detach it from the cabinet.
12
If you’re replacing the left side support bracket, you’ll need to remove the air duct assembly first.
13
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the three mounting screws and detach the assembly.
14
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws to release the old bracket.
15
Before you install the new drum support bracket we recommend attaching a new glide felt pad to the bracket along with a new glide.
16
Now align the new bracket on the bulkhead and secure it with the screws.
17
Reposition the air duct assembly and rethread the screws to secure.
18
Replace the front bulkhead by aligning the drum then insert the tabs into the slots in the cabinet.
19
Rethread the mounting screws.
20
Feed the light assembly wires through the retainer and reconnect them.
21
Remove the support and lower the main top.
22
Secure it with the screws.
23
Replace the front panel by first reconnecting the door switch wires to the appropriate terminals.
24
Now hook the retaining clips under the main top fully reposition the panel and rethread the screws at the bottom.
25
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
26
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 instructions for replacing the drum support bracket on Maytag dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the bracket are the drum not spinning smoothly or not spinning at all.
All of the information in this bracket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver, 1/4 inch nut driver, phillips-head screwdriver
All of the information in this bracket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver, 1/4 inch nut driver, phillips-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a drum support bracket in your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
3
Detach the panel.
4
Next, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
5
Pull the panel out from the bottom to detach.
6
Note the orientation of the door switch wires then disconnect them and set the panel aside.
7
Unthread the main top mounting screws.
8
Lift the main top up and support it.
9
Disconnect the light assembly wires and remove them from the retainer.
10
Unthread the front bulkhead mounting screws.
11
Lift the bulkhead up to detach it from the cabinet.
12
If you’re replacing the left side support bracket, you’ll need to remove the air duct assembly first.
13
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the three mounting screws and detach the assembly.
14
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws to release the old bracket.
15
Before you install the new drum support bracket we recommend attaching a new glide felt pad to the bracket along with a new glide.
16
Now align the new bracket on the bulkhead and secure it with the screws.
17
Reposition the air duct assembly and rethread the screws to secure.
18
Replace the front bulkhead by aligning the drum then insert the tabs into the slots in the cabinet.
19
Rethread the mounting screws.
20
Feed the light assembly wires through the retainer and reconnect them.
21
Remove the support and lower the main top.
22
Secure it with the screws.
23
Replace the front panel by first reconnecting the door switch wires to the appropriate terminals.
24
Now hook the retaining clips under the main top fully reposition the panel and rethread the screws at the bottom.
25
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
26
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
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