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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Dryer Filter Flap Spring Replacement #4970EL4002C
LG Dryer Filter Flap Spring Replacement #4970EL4002C
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$7.98Estimated Savings
$112.5002:54
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the filter flap spring in an LG Dryer (Model DLEX4000B). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the filter flap spring in your lg dryer…
2
You will need a phillips driver or drill driver with a phillips bit.
3
Unthread the three screws securing the filter cover and pull out the cover.
4
Depress the two tabs to release the filter holder from the cover.
5
Push the filter flap down and pull it from the holder.
6
Remove the spring.
7
To install the new filter flap spring…
8
Align the spring on the flap and insert into the slot…
9
Fold the flap down and lightly bend to insert into the other slot. then snap the center hinge in place.
10
Hold the flap down on the filter assembly and then align and snap the assembly in place onto the cover.
11
Next, align and slide the assembly into place within the dryer.
12
Rethread the three screws to secure.
13
…and your dryer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the filter flap spring in an LG Dryer (Model DLEX4000B). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the filter flap spring in your lg dryer…
2
You will need a phillips driver or drill driver with a phillips bit.
3
Unthread the three screws securing the filter cover and pull out the cover.
4
Depress the two tabs to release the filter holder from the cover.
5
Push the filter flap down and pull it from the holder.
6
Remove the spring.
7
To install the new filter flap spring…
8
Align the spring on the flap and insert into the slot…
9
Fold the flap down and lightly bend to insert into the other slot. then snap the center hinge in place.
10
Hold the flap down on the filter assembly and then align and snap the assembly in place onto the cover.
11
Next, align and slide the assembly into place within the dryer.
12
Rethread the three screws to secure.
13
…and your dryer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Spring
$7.98
Total$0.00
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