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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Gas Dryer Steam Valve Assembly Replacement #W11106757 
Whirlpool Gas Dryer Steam Valve Assembly Replacement #W11106757
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$87.47Estimated Savings
$112.5004:07
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the steam valve assembly on a Whirlpool gas dryer (model #WGD49STBW2). The most common reason for replacing the steam valve is if the steam function in the dryer will not work properly.
This valve 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 valve 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 Steam Valve Assembly Replacement
3
Tools needed: 11/16th inch socket or wrench, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord
6
Water Hazard
7
Shut off the cold water supply.
8
Remove the water inlet line from the steam valve ? be prepared for some water to spill.
9
Remove the external venting as well.
10
Open the door and use an 11/16th inch socket or wrench to unthread the nut securing the steam nozzle to the rear bulkhead.
11
Remove the nozzle washer.
12
Now use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the power cord access panel.
13
Unthread the remaining screws securing the rear panel.
14
Sharp
15
Pull the rear panel out and up to remove.
16
Disconnect the wire harness from the old steam valve.
17
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screw securing the steam valve bracket.
18
Detach the nozzle then lift the bracket up and slide it to the right to remove.
19
Install the new steam valve assembly by inserting the bracket into the slot in the bulkhead and sliding it to the left until you can fully seat it.
20
Secure the bracket with the screw.
21
Connect the wire harness to the new valve.
22
Insert the steam nozzle into the bulkhead.
23
From inside the dryer, slide the washer on to the nozzle, then thread and tighten the nut to secure the nozzle.
24
Reinstall the rear panel by inserting the lower tabs behind the edge of the base.
25
Fully align the panel then thread and tighten all of the screws.
26
Replace the power cord access panel and secure it with the screw.
27
Attach the water inlet line to the new steam valve.
28
Reattach the external venting to the exhaust outlet.
29
With the repair completed, turn the cold water supply back on, 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 steam valve assembly on a Whirlpool gas dryer (model #WGD49STBW2). The most common reason for replacing the steam valve is if the steam function in the dryer will not work properly.
This valve 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 valve 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 Steam Valve Assembly Replacement
3
Tools needed: 11/16th inch socket or wrench, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord
6
Water Hazard
7
Shut off the cold water supply.
8
Remove the water inlet line from the steam valve ? be prepared for some water to spill.
9
Remove the external venting as well.
10
Open the door and use an 11/16th inch socket or wrench to unthread the nut securing the steam nozzle to the rear bulkhead.
11
Remove the nozzle washer.
12
Now use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the power cord access panel.
13
Unthread the remaining screws securing the rear panel.
14
Sharp
15
Pull the rear panel out and up to remove.
16
Disconnect the wire harness from the old steam valve.
17
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screw securing the steam valve bracket.
18
Detach the nozzle then lift the bracket up and slide it to the right to remove.
19
Install the new steam valve assembly by inserting the bracket into the slot in the bulkhead and sliding it to the left until you can fully seat it.
20
Secure the bracket with the screw.
21
Connect the wire harness to the new valve.
22
Insert the steam nozzle into the bulkhead.
23
From inside the dryer, slide the washer on to the nozzle, then thread and tighten the nut to secure the nozzle.
24
Reinstall the rear panel by inserting the lower tabs behind the edge of the base.
25
Fully align the panel then thread and tighten all of the screws.
26
Replace the power cord access panel and secure it with the screw.
27
Attach the water inlet line to the new steam valve.
28
Reattach the external venting to the exhaust outlet.
29
With the repair completed, turn the cold water supply back on, plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Valve
$87.47
Total$0.00
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