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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dryer Front Panel Felt Seal #W10663510
Whirlpool Dryer Front Panel Felt Seal #W10663510
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$61.55Estimated Savings
$112.5002:13
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the front panel glide bearing & seal on a Whirlpool dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the front drum glide are when the dryer makes noise, stops turning mid-cycle, or won’t turn at all.
All of the information for this front drum glide replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux, Universal
Tools needed: putty knife
All of the information for this front drum glide replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux, Universal
Tools needed: 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 main top up.
4
Disconnect any wires attached to the door switch and remove the top front panel screws.
5
Now, lift the panel up and out to reveal the old seal.
6
If your model has two front panels
7
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the clips above the lower panel to detach it.
8
Now, loosen the two screws at the bottom of the upper panel and lift the panel off.
9
If still intact, remove the old seal.
10
Use pliers to pull out the old alignment pegs.
11
Prepare the new seal for installation by inserting the new alignment pegs into their slots, and snapping into place.
12
Thread the seal around the rim of the front panel.
13
Fold the seal down.
14
You’re now ready to reinstall the front panel or panels.
15
If your model has a solid front panel, align the slots in the panel with the two retainer clips.
16
Line up the drum with the seal on the front panel and press the panel down until it locks into position.
17
If your model has two panels, align the slots in the upper panel with the screws while lining up the drum.
18
Tighten the screws and replace the lower panel by snapping it into position.
19
Now, reinstall the two screws on top and reconnect the door switch wires.
20
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
21
Install the two screws at the lint screen opening replace the lint screen and plug the appliance back in.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the front panel glide bearing & seal on a Whirlpool dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the front drum glide are when the dryer makes noise, stops turning mid-cycle, or won’t turn at all.
All of the information for this front drum glide replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux, Universal
Tools needed: putty knife
All of the information for this front drum glide replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux, Universal
Tools needed: 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 main top up.
4
Disconnect any wires attached to the door switch and remove the top front panel screws.
5
Now, lift the panel up and out to reveal the old seal.
6
If your model has two front panels
7
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the clips above the lower panel to detach it.
8
Now, loosen the two screws at the bottom of the upper panel and lift the panel off.
9
If still intact, remove the old seal.
10
Use pliers to pull out the old alignment pegs.
11
Prepare the new seal for installation by inserting the new alignment pegs into their slots, and snapping into place.
12
Thread the seal around the rim of the front panel.
13
Fold the seal down.
14
You’re now ready to reinstall the front panel or panels.
15
If your model has a solid front panel, align the slots in the panel with the two retainer clips.
16
Line up the drum with the seal on the front panel and press the panel down until it locks into position.
17
If your model has two panels, align the slots in the upper panel with the screws while lining up the drum.
18
Tighten the screws and replace the lower panel by snapping it into position.
19
Now, reinstall the two screws on top and reconnect the door switch wires.
20
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
21
Install the two screws at the lint screen opening replace the lint screen and plug the appliance back in.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Felt Seal
$61.55
Total$0.00
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