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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Alpha Electric Dryer Control Housing Replacement #WPW10391519
Whirlpool Alpha Electric Dryer Control Housing Replacement #WPW10391519
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Total Parts Cost
$155.95Estimated Savings
$150.0003:56
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the control housing on a Whirlpool electric dryer (model #WED85HEFW0). The most common reason for replacing the housing is if it is damaged.
This control housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver, 1/4" socket
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This control housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver, 1/4" socket
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the control panel housing on your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the rear screws securing the top panel.
3
Slide the top panel back and lift up to detach.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the control panel housing mounting screws.
5
Disconnect the control panel wire connecter from the main control board.
6
Lift up the tabs to detach the housing.
7
Set the housing on a sturdy surface and disconnect the wire connecter from the control panel.
8
Use a flat-head screwdriver to detach the wiring harness retainers.
9
Using the quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screws securing the control panel to the housing.
10
Prepare the new control panel housing for installation by inserting the control panel then thread the screws to secure.
11
Connect the wire connecter and snap the wiring harness retainers into place.
12
Insert the lower housing tabs into the slots in the front panel and snap the housing into place.
13
Rethread the mounting screws.
14
Connect the wire connecter to the main control board.
15
Realign the top panel and slide it into position.
16
Secure the screws.
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 control housing on a Whirlpool electric dryer (model #WED85HEFW0). The most common reason for replacing the housing is if it is damaged.
This control housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver, 1/4" socket
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This control housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: T-25 Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver, 1/4" socket
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the control panel housing on your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the rear screws securing the top panel.
3
Slide the top panel back and lift up to detach.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the control panel housing mounting screws.
5
Disconnect the control panel wire connecter from the main control board.
6
Lift up the tabs to detach the housing.
7
Set the housing on a sturdy surface and disconnect the wire connecter from the control panel.
8
Use a flat-head screwdriver to detach the wiring harness retainers.
9
Using the quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screws securing the control panel to the housing.
10
Prepare the new control panel housing for installation by inserting the control panel then thread the screws to secure.
11
Connect the wire connecter and snap the wiring harness retainers into place.
12
Insert the lower housing tabs into the slots in the front panel and snap the housing into place.
13
Rethread the mounting screws.
14
Connect the wire connecter to the main control board.
15
Realign the top panel and slide it into position.
16
Secure the screws.
17
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
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