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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Electric Laundry Center Heater Insulator Replacement (131472100) 
Frigidaire Electric Laundry Center Heater Insulator Replacement (131472100)
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$44.44Estimated Savings
$112.5008:36
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heater insulator on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the dryer will not heat.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
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This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace a dryer heating element insulator in your frigidaire laundry center…
2
… you will need a number two square drive bit and a phillips-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power cord.
4
Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
5
You may need to detach the venting from the dryer to fully access the rear of the laundry center.
6
You may also need to shut off the incoming water…
7
… and remove the hot and cold water supply lines as well.
8
If necessary, remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
9
Use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the dryer access panel.
10
Set the panel aside.
11
Move the idler arm to the left so you can detach the belt from the motor pulley and idler pulley.
12
Next, unthread the four screws securing the rear of the top panel – this will make it easier to remove the drum.
13
Moving to the front of the appliance…
14
… use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the dryer’s lower access panel.
15
Pull the panel up to remove.
16
Next, unthread the two mounting screws securing the control panel.
17
Pull the panel down to detach.
18
Release the wires from the retaining clip and move the panel out of the way.
19
Disconnect the dryer door switch wire connecter.
20
Next, unthread the upper left screw securing the inner access panel – this will make it easier to fully remove the front panel and lint filter duct assembly.
21
Now use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two lower screws securing the front panel.
22
Next, unthread the four upper screws along the top of the cabinet.
23
With all the screws unthreaded, you can fully remove the front panel and lint filter duct assembly.
24
Now unthread the screw to remove the drum stop.
25
You can now lift the rear of the drum up to detach the bearing from the support then carefully remove the drum from the cabinet.
26
Spread the heating element coil to detach it from the insulator you’re replacing.
27
If still intact, rotate the old insulator to remove.
28
To install the new heating element insulator…
29
… insert the flat end into the slot in the element housing and rotate.
30
Push the coil into place until secure.
31
Now, with the belt looped around the drum with its grooved side facing inward…
32
… reinstall the drum, making sure the rear bearing is inserted into the bearing support.
33
Reposition the drum stop and thread the screw to secure.
34
Reinstall the front panel…
35
… by positioning the lower portion of the lint filter duct behind the inner access panel…
36
… as you align the front panel mounting pins with the holes in the cabinet frame.
37
Rethread the four upper screws – it will be easier to replace the two middle screws first.
38
Rethread the two lower screws.
39
Rethread the upper left screw to fully secure the inner access panel.
40
Reconnect the door switch wire connecter.
41
Secure the control panel wires in the retaining clip…
42
… then reposition the panel.
43
Replace the mounting screws.
44
Realign the access panel…
45
… and secure it with the screws.
46
Returning to the rear of the appliance…
47
… confirm the top panel and frame are aligned then rethread the four screws to secure.
48
Loop the drum belt onto the idler and motor pullies in a zig-zag formation.
49
Rotate the drum to help fully align the belt.
50
Reinstall the access panel by inserting the tabs into the slots first…
51
… then rethread the screws.
52
If necessary, reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub.
53
Reattach the hot and cold water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
54
Reattach the venting if required…
55
… and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
56
Turn the water supply back on if necessary…
57
… plug the power cord back in…
58
… and your laundry center should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heater insulator on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the dryer will not heat.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace a dryer heating element insulator in your frigidaire laundry center…
2
… you will need a number two square drive bit and a phillips-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power cord.
4
Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
5
You may need to detach the venting from the dryer to fully access the rear of the laundry center.
6
You may also need to shut off the incoming water…
7
… and remove the hot and cold water supply lines as well.
8
If necessary, remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
9
Use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the dryer access panel.
10
Set the panel aside.
11
Move the idler arm to the left so you can detach the belt from the motor pulley and idler pulley.
12
Next, unthread the four screws securing the rear of the top panel – this will make it easier to remove the drum.
13
Moving to the front of the appliance…
14
… use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the dryer’s lower access panel.
15
Pull the panel up to remove.
16
Next, unthread the two mounting screws securing the control panel.
17
Pull the panel down to detach.
18
Release the wires from the retaining clip and move the panel out of the way.
19
Disconnect the dryer door switch wire connecter.
20
Next, unthread the upper left screw securing the inner access panel – this will make it easier to fully remove the front panel and lint filter duct assembly.
21
Now use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two lower screws securing the front panel.
22
Next, unthread the four upper screws along the top of the cabinet.
23
With all the screws unthreaded, you can fully remove the front panel and lint filter duct assembly.
24
Now unthread the screw to remove the drum stop.
25
You can now lift the rear of the drum up to detach the bearing from the support then carefully remove the drum from the cabinet.
26
Spread the heating element coil to detach it from the insulator you’re replacing.
27
If still intact, rotate the old insulator to remove.
28
To install the new heating element insulator…
29
… insert the flat end into the slot in the element housing and rotate.
30
Push the coil into place until secure.
31
Now, with the belt looped around the drum with its grooved side facing inward…
32
… reinstall the drum, making sure the rear bearing is inserted into the bearing support.
33
Reposition the drum stop and thread the screw to secure.
34
Reinstall the front panel…
35
… by positioning the lower portion of the lint filter duct behind the inner access panel…
36
… as you align the front panel mounting pins with the holes in the cabinet frame.
37
Rethread the four upper screws – it will be easier to replace the two middle screws first.
38
Rethread the two lower screws.
39
Rethread the upper left screw to fully secure the inner access panel.
40
Reconnect the door switch wire connecter.
41
Secure the control panel wires in the retaining clip…
42
… then reposition the panel.
43
Replace the mounting screws.
44
Realign the access panel…
45
… and secure it with the screws.
46
Returning to the rear of the appliance…
47
… confirm the top panel and frame are aligned then rethread the four screws to secure.
48
Loop the drum belt onto the idler and motor pullies in a zig-zag formation.
49
Rotate the drum to help fully align the belt.
50
Reinstall the access panel by inserting the tabs into the slots first…
51
… then rethread the screws.
52
If necessary, reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub.
53
Reattach the hot and cold water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
54
Reattach the venting if required…
55
… and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
56
Turn the water supply back on if necessary…
57
… plug the power cord back in…
58
… and your laundry center should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Ceramic Insulator
$44.44
Total$0.00
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