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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Gas Dryer Front Panel Felt Seal Replacement #W11035878
Whirlpool Gas Dryer Front Panel Felt Seal Replacement #W11035878
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$61.55Estimated Savings
$112.5003:07
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the front panel felt seal on a Whirlpool gas dryer (model #WGD49STBW2). The most common reason for replacing the seal is if the dryer takes too long, due to poor heat retention.
This seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Gas Dryer - WGD49STBW2
2
Dryer Front Panel Felt Seal Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, putty knife, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver, flat-head screwdriver
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Pull out the lint filter and place a towel over the opening to prevent the screws from falling into the venting.
7
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the main top to the lint filter housing.
8
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
9
Sharp
10
Lift the main top up.
11
Disconnect the door switch wire connecter.
12
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the front panel.
13
Heavy
14
Lift the front panel up and out to remove.
15
You can use a flat-head screwdriver to help slide off the old felt seal from the drum support lip.
16
Install the new front panel felt seal by aligning the top of the seal first so the alignment pins are inserted through the holes in the seal.
17
Now stretch the seal to fully align it on the drum support lip.
18
The edge of the seal flap should be facing towards the front panel.
19
Reinstall the front panel by aligning the front of the drum on the bulkhead while hooking the slots at the bottom of the panel on the mounting clips attached to the frame.
20
Replace the screws to secure the panel.
21
Reconnect the door switch wire.
22
Lower the main top and snap it into position.
23
Thread and tighten the screws to secure the main top to the lint filter housing.
24
Replace the lint filter.
25
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 front panel felt seal on a Whirlpool gas dryer (model #WGD49STBW2). The most common reason for replacing the seal is if the dryer takes too long, due to poor heat retention.
This seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Gas Dryer - WGD49STBW2
2
Dryer Front Panel Felt Seal Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, putty knife, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver, flat-head screwdriver
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Pull out the lint filter and place a towel over the opening to prevent the screws from falling into the venting.
7
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the main top to the lint filter housing.
8
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
9
Sharp
10
Lift the main top up.
11
Disconnect the door switch wire connecter.
12
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the front panel.
13
Heavy
14
Lift the front panel up and out to remove.
15
You can use a flat-head screwdriver to help slide off the old felt seal from the drum support lip.
16
Install the new front panel felt seal by aligning the top of the seal first so the alignment pins are inserted through the holes in the seal.
17
Now stretch the seal to fully align it on the drum support lip.
18
The edge of the seal flap should be facing towards the front panel.
19
Reinstall the front panel by aligning the front of the drum on the bulkhead while hooking the slots at the bottom of the panel on the mounting clips attached to the frame.
20
Replace the screws to secure the panel.
21
Reconnect the door switch wire.
22
Lower the main top and snap it into position.
23
Thread and tighten the screws to secure the main top to the lint filter housing.
24
Replace the lint filter.
25
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Felt Seal
$61.55
Total$0.00
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