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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool/Kenmore Electric Dryer Replace Blower Wheel #694089
Whirlpool/Kenmore Electric Dryer Replace Blower Wheel #694089
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$38.21Estimated Savings
$112.5004:14
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the blower wheel on a Duet/HE3 electric dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the blower wheel are when the dryer is too hot, makes noise, takes too long, or won't stop.
Additional dryer repair, troubleshooting tips, help with finding your model number and part replacement videos can be found on our website:
All of the information for this blower wheel replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, wrench
Additional dryer repair, troubleshooting tips, help with finding your model number and part replacement videos can be found on our website:
All of the information for this blower wheel replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you’ve unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to pull out the lint screen and remove the two screws near the opening.
3
Next, insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the two spring clips and rotate the top up.
4
Disconnect the door switch wires and remove the top front panel screws.
5
Now, lift the panel up and out.
6
If your model has two front panels
7
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the clips above the lower panel to remove it.
8
Now, loosen the two screws at the bottom of the upper panel and lift the panel off.
9
Next, remove the back panel and remove the mounting screws to detach the lint housing.
10
Your next step is to depress the pulley to release the belt tension and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
11
Now use the belt to lift out the drum.
12
Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the motor’s rear retaining clip.
13
Use two open-ended wrenches to loosen the motor shaft from the old blower wheel.
14
Now, unscrew the old blower wheel the rest of the way and remove.
15
Install the new blower wheel by screwing it onto the motor shaft and then tighten with the wrenches.
16
Reinstall the rear motor retaining clip.
17
Replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two support rollers and loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
18
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
19
Reinsert the lint housing and secure with the mounting screws.
20
Reinstall the back panel.
21
You’re now ready to reinstall the front panel or panels.
22
If your model has a solid front panel, align the slots in the panel with the two retainer clips.
23
Line up the drum with the seal on the front panel and press the panel down until it locks into position.
24
If your model has two panels, align the slots in the upper panel with the screws while lining up the drum.
25
Tighten the screws and replace the lower panel by snapping it into position.
26
Now, reinstall the two screws on top and reconnect the door switch wires.
27
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
28
Install the two screws at the lint screen opening replace the lint screen and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the blower wheel on a Duet/HE3 electric dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the blower wheel are when the dryer is too hot, makes noise, takes too long, or won't stop.
Additional dryer repair, troubleshooting tips, help with finding your model number and part replacement videos can be found on our website:
All of the information for this blower wheel replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, wrench
Additional dryer repair, troubleshooting tips, help with finding your model number and part replacement videos can be found on our website:
All of the information for this blower wheel replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you’ve unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to pull out the lint screen and remove the two screws near the opening.
3
Next, insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the two spring clips and rotate the top up.
4
Disconnect the door switch wires and remove the top front panel screws.
5
Now, lift the panel up and out.
6
If your model has two front panels
7
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the clips above the lower panel to remove it.
8
Now, loosen the two screws at the bottom of the upper panel and lift the panel off.
9
Next, remove the back panel and remove the mounting screws to detach the lint housing.
10
Your next step is to depress the pulley to release the belt tension and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
11
Now use the belt to lift out the drum.
12
Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the motor’s rear retaining clip.
13
Use two open-ended wrenches to loosen the motor shaft from the old blower wheel.
14
Now, unscrew the old blower wheel the rest of the way and remove.
15
Install the new blower wheel by screwing it onto the motor shaft and then tighten with the wrenches.
16
Reinstall the rear motor retaining clip.
17
Replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two support rollers and loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
18
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
19
Reinsert the lint housing and secure with the mounting screws.
20
Reinstall the back panel.
21
You’re now ready to reinstall the front panel or panels.
22
If your model has a solid front panel, align the slots in the panel with the two retainer clips.
23
Line up the drum with the seal on the front panel and press the panel down until it locks into position.
24
If your model has two panels, align the slots in the upper panel with the screws while lining up the drum.
25
Tighten the screws and replace the lower panel by snapping it into position.
26
Now, reinstall the two screws on top and reconnect the door switch wires.
27
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
28
Install the two screws at the lint screen opening replace the lint screen and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Blower Wheel
$38.21
Total$0.00
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