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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairMaytag Dryer Drum Glide Felt Pad Replacement #510189
Maytag Dryer Drum Glide Felt Pad Replacement #510189
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$7.37Estimated Savings
$112.5004:47
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drum glide felt pad on Maytag dryers. The most common reason for replacing the pad is the drum not spinning smoothly.
All of the information in this drum glide felt pad replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver
All of the information in this drum glide felt pad replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution before you replace a drum glide felt pad in your dryer.
2
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Use a 5/16 inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Detach the panel.
5
Next, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
6
Pull the panel out from the bottom to detach.
7
Note the orientation of the door switch wires, then disconnect them and set the panel aside.
8
Unthread the main top mounting screws.
9
Lift the main top up and support it.
10
Disconnect the light assembly wires and remove them from the retainer.
11
Unthread the front bulkhead mounting screws.
12
Lift the bulkhead up to detach it from the cabinet.
13
If still intact, remove the drum glide and peel off the old felt pad from the support bracket.
14
Clean off any residue.
15
Install the new glide felt pad by peeling off the backing, then align the pad on the support bracket and press down.
16
For optimum operation, we recommend replacing both sets of pads and glides at the same time.
17
Insert the T end of the glide into the larger hole in the bracket and the opposite end into the smaller hole.
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.
25
Fully reposition the panel and rethread the screws at the bottom.
26
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
27
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 glide felt pad on Maytag dryers. The most common reason for replacing the pad is the drum not spinning smoothly.
All of the information in this drum glide felt pad replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver
All of the information in this drum glide felt pad replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution before you replace a drum glide felt pad in your dryer.
2
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Use a 5/16 inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Detach the panel.
5
Next, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
6
Pull the panel out from the bottom to detach.
7
Note the orientation of the door switch wires, then disconnect them and set the panel aside.
8
Unthread the main top mounting screws.
9
Lift the main top up and support it.
10
Disconnect the light assembly wires and remove them from the retainer.
11
Unthread the front bulkhead mounting screws.
12
Lift the bulkhead up to detach it from the cabinet.
13
If still intact, remove the drum glide and peel off the old felt pad from the support bracket.
14
Clean off any residue.
15
Install the new glide felt pad by peeling off the backing, then align the pad on the support bracket and press down.
16
For optimum operation, we recommend replacing both sets of pads and glides at the same time.
17
Insert the T end of the glide into the larger hole in the bracket and the opposite end into the smaller hole.
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.
25
Fully reposition the panel and rethread the screws at the bottom.
26
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
27
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
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