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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool/Kenmore Electric Dryer Maintenance Kit #4392065
Whirlpool/Kenmore Electric Dryer Maintenance Kit #4392065
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Total Parts Cost
$35.94Estimated Savings
$112.5004:12
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drum rollers, idler pulley, and drive belt contained in this maintenance kit for Whirlpool electric dryers. The most common reasons for replacing any of these parts is when the dryer drum won’t turn or is making loud or squeaking noises.
All the information in this dryer part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife
All the information in this dryer part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife
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 lower panel from the retaining clips.
8
If applicable, remove the two springs.
9
Now, loosen the two screws at the bottom of the upper panel and lift the panel off.
10
If necessary, depress the old pulley to release the belt tension and unthread the old belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
11
Now remove the old pulley.
12
If still intact, use the belt to lift the drum out. Discard the old belt.
13
Unscrew the mounting bracket for the left support roller and unclip it from the shaft.
14
Now, remove the front tri-rings to detach both of the old rollers and remove the back tri-rings as well.
15
You’re now ready to install the new support rollers, belt and tension pulley.
16
Clean the shafts and slide on the back tri-rings.
17
Slide on the new rollers and secure with the front tri-rings.
18
Replace the mounting bracket for the left roller and secure with the clip and screw.
19
Replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two new rollers.
20
Install the new dryer belt by placing it ribbed-side down along the outside of the drum.
21
Install the new tension pulley by inserting it into the slots in the base. and loop the belt around the pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
22
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
23
Reinstall the front panel or panels.
24
If your model has a solid front panel, line up the drum with the front panel seal then align the slots with the retaining clips and press down the panel until it locks into place.
25
If your model has two panels, line up the drum while aligning the slots in the upper panel with the screws.
26
Tighten the screws.
27
If applicable, reinstall the two springs. and replace the lower panel by snapping it into position.
28
Now, reinstall the two screws on top and reconnect the door switch wires.
29
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
30
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 instructions for replacing the drum rollers, idler pulley, and drive belt contained in this maintenance kit for Whirlpool electric dryers. The most common reasons for replacing any of these parts is when the dryer drum won’t turn or is making loud or squeaking noises.
All the information in this dryer part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife
All the information in this dryer part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools used: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife
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 lower panel from the retaining clips.
8
If applicable, remove the two springs.
9
Now, loosen the two screws at the bottom of the upper panel and lift the panel off.
10
If necessary, depress the old pulley to release the belt tension and unthread the old belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
11
Now remove the old pulley.
12
If still intact, use the belt to lift the drum out. Discard the old belt.
13
Unscrew the mounting bracket for the left support roller and unclip it from the shaft.
14
Now, remove the front tri-rings to detach both of the old rollers and remove the back tri-rings as well.
15
You’re now ready to install the new support rollers, belt and tension pulley.
16
Clean the shafts and slide on the back tri-rings.
17
Slide on the new rollers and secure with the front tri-rings.
18
Replace the mounting bracket for the left roller and secure with the clip and screw.
19
Replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two new rollers.
20
Install the new dryer belt by placing it ribbed-side down along the outside of the drum.
21
Install the new tension pulley by inserting it into the slots in the base. and loop the belt around the pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
22
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
23
Reinstall the front panel or panels.
24
If your model has a solid front panel, line up the drum with the front panel seal then align the slots with the retaining clips and press down the panel until it locks into place.
25
If your model has two panels, line up the drum while aligning the slots in the upper panel with the screws.
26
Tighten the screws.
27
If applicable, reinstall the two springs. and replace the lower panel by snapping it into position.
28
Now, reinstall the two screws on top and reconnect the door switch wires.
29
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
30
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.
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