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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Repair #WE12X83
GE Dryer Idler Pulley Replacement, Repair #WE12X83
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Total Parts Cost
$25.03Estimated Savings
$112.5003:37
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the idler pulley on a GE gas dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the idler pulley are when the dryer is noisy or when the motor runs but the drum doesn’t turn.
All of the information for this idler pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Kenmore, Americana
All of the information for this idler pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Kenmore, Americana
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Remove the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
8
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt then unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
9
Use the belt to help lift out the drum.
10
Remove the retaining nut securing the old pulley on the idler arm and remove the old pulley.
11
Install the new idler pulley by first wiping off any lint or residue from the arm.
12
Now, slide the new pulley onto the arm and replace the retaining nut.
13
Replace the drum in the cabinet by aligning the drum shaft and bearing with the bearing retainer on the rear panel.
14
Reach under the drum and thread the belt onto the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
15
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
16
Replace the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
17
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
18
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
19
Secure the screws.
20
Replace the main top by inserting the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
21
Fully position then replace the screws.
22
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
23
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the idler pulley on a GE gas dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the idler pulley are when the dryer is noisy or when the motor runs but the drum doesn’t turn.
All of the information for this idler pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Kenmore, Americana
All of the information for this idler pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Kenmore, Americana
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Remove the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
8
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt then unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
9
Use the belt to help lift out the drum.
10
Remove the retaining nut securing the old pulley on the idler arm and remove the old pulley.
11
Install the new idler pulley by first wiping off any lint or residue from the arm.
12
Now, slide the new pulley onto the arm and replace the retaining nut.
13
Replace the drum in the cabinet by aligning the drum shaft and bearing with the bearing retainer on the rear panel.
14
Reach under the drum and thread the belt onto the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
15
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
16
Replace the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
17
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
18
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
19
Secure the screws.
20
Replace the main top by inserting the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
21
Fully position then replace the screws.
22
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
23
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
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