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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Electric Dryer Steam Generator Replacement ADZ73410101 
LG Electric Dryer Steam Generator Replacement ADZ73410101
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$209.49Estimated Savings
$112.5017:06
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the steam generator on an LG electric dryer (model DLEX4000B). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the steam function is not working properly.
This coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the steam generator assembly in your LG dryer, you will need a Phillips screwdriver or drill driver with a Phillips bit, zip ties, a utility knife, and needle nose pliers.
2
Before you attempt this, be sure to turn off the power to the appliance and shut off the water supply.
3
Pull the dryer away from the wall.
4
Unthread the five screws to remove the bracket.
5
Slide the lid and lift it off to remove from the dryer.
6
Unthread the two screws holding the control panel.
7
Pry the three tabs, then pull back and lift up to free the control panel.
8
Unplug the wire harness from the display PCB assembly.
9
Unplug the LED light.
10
Unplug the door switch.
11
Use needle nose pliers to remove the routing clip from the bulkhead.
12
Unthread the two screws on the lower half of the panel.
13
Unthread the three screws on the top half of the dryer panel.
14
Be sure to support the panel while threading the three screws that secure the top of the dryer panel.
15
Now lift and remove the front panel.
16
Unplug the moisture sensor harness.
17
Remove the two screws holding the cross brace.
18
The four screws holding the bulkhead.
19
Lift the bulkhead up and out of its slots and set it aside.
20
Depress the pulley to release the tension on the belt and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
21
Remove the drum from the frame.
22
Note the orientation of the wires on the element and unplug the blue and yellow wires from the block terminal.
23
Now unplug the red and white wires from the thermostat.
24
Unthread the two screws from the element.
25
Lift up the element and twist clockwise to remove.
26
Unthread the two screws to remove the guard.
27
Use the needle nose pliers to remove the three retaining clips.
28
Now remove the heat shield on the back of the appliance.
29
Use the pliers to release the clamp, disconnecting the hose from the steam generator.
30
Use a zip tie to secure the steam generator to the frame.
31
Unthread the seven screws on the frame.
32
Lift out the rear drum support.
33
Unplug the red, blue, and white wire harnesses connected to the generator.
34
Remove the two screws from the bracket.
35
Remove the two routing clips.
36
Now cut the zip tie and remove the generator.
37
To install the new steam generator assembly, fasten the generator to the frame with a zip tie.
38
Snap the two routing clips into the panel, then re-thread the two screws to secure the bracket.
39
Plug in the red, blue, and white wire harnesses.
40
Reinstall the three retaining clips.
41
Rest the rear drum support on the two ears and the frame.
42
Re-thread the seven screws on the back.
43
Connect the hose to the steam generator and secure with the clamp.
44
Cut the zip tie and secure the steam generator to the rear support.
45
Place the guard over the tub and secure with the two screws.
46
Reinstall the heat shield.
47
Place the element onto the tab and insert it into the duct, then seat the front.
48
Re-thread the two screws into the element.
49
Plug in the red and white wires.
50
Now plug in the blue and yellow wires.
51
Set the drum in the frame.
52
Place the dryer belt rib side down along the outside of the drum and looping it around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a zigzag formation.
53
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
54
Insert the bulkhead into its slots and re-thread the four screws to secure it.
55
Plug in the moisture sensor.
56
Now reinstall the cross brace and re-thread the two screws.
57
Insert the panel in the two slots at the bottom of the appliance.
58
Now re-thread the three screws on the top half of the panel.
59
Re-thread the two screws on the bottom half of the panel.
60
Plug in the LED light.
61
Plug in the door switch.
62
Reinsert the routing clip.
63
Plug the wire harness back into the PCB assembly.
64
Insert the control panel into its grooves and push forward to snap in place.
65
Then re-thread the two screws that hold it in place.
66
Place the lid on the dryer and push forward to secure.
67
Re-thread the five screws to reinstall the bracket.
68
Push the dryer back into place.
69
Turn the power supply back on, as well as the water, and your dryer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the steam generator on an LG electric dryer (model DLEX4000B). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the steam function is not working properly.
This coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the steam generator assembly in your LG dryer, you will need a Phillips screwdriver or drill driver with a Phillips bit, zip ties, a utility knife, and needle nose pliers.
2
Before you attempt this, be sure to turn off the power to the appliance and shut off the water supply.
3
Pull the dryer away from the wall.
4
Unthread the five screws to remove the bracket.
5
Slide the lid and lift it off to remove from the dryer.
6
Unthread the two screws holding the control panel.
7
Pry the three tabs, then pull back and lift up to free the control panel.
8
Unplug the wire harness from the display PCB assembly.
9
Unplug the LED light.
10
Unplug the door switch.
11
Use needle nose pliers to remove the routing clip from the bulkhead.
12
Unthread the two screws on the lower half of the panel.
13
Unthread the three screws on the top half of the dryer panel.
14
Be sure to support the panel while threading the three screws that secure the top of the dryer panel.
15
Now lift and remove the front panel.
16
Unplug the moisture sensor harness.
17
Remove the two screws holding the cross brace.
18
The four screws holding the bulkhead.
19
Lift the bulkhead up and out of its slots and set it aside.
20
Depress the pulley to release the tension on the belt and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
21
Remove the drum from the frame.
22
Note the orientation of the wires on the element and unplug the blue and yellow wires from the block terminal.
23
Now unplug the red and white wires from the thermostat.
24
Unthread the two screws from the element.
25
Lift up the element and twist clockwise to remove.
26
Unthread the two screws to remove the guard.
27
Use the needle nose pliers to remove the three retaining clips.
28
Now remove the heat shield on the back of the appliance.
29
Use the pliers to release the clamp, disconnecting the hose from the steam generator.
30
Use a zip tie to secure the steam generator to the frame.
31
Unthread the seven screws on the frame.
32
Lift out the rear drum support.
33
Unplug the red, blue, and white wire harnesses connected to the generator.
34
Remove the two screws from the bracket.
35
Remove the two routing clips.
36
Now cut the zip tie and remove the generator.
37
To install the new steam generator assembly, fasten the generator to the frame with a zip tie.
38
Snap the two routing clips into the panel, then re-thread the two screws to secure the bracket.
39
Plug in the red, blue, and white wire harnesses.
40
Reinstall the three retaining clips.
41
Rest the rear drum support on the two ears and the frame.
42
Re-thread the seven screws on the back.
43
Connect the hose to the steam generator and secure with the clamp.
44
Cut the zip tie and secure the steam generator to the rear support.
45
Place the guard over the tub and secure with the two screws.
46
Reinstall the heat shield.
47
Place the element onto the tab and insert it into the duct, then seat the front.
48
Re-thread the two screws into the element.
49
Plug in the red and white wires.
50
Now plug in the blue and yellow wires.
51
Set the drum in the frame.
52
Place the dryer belt rib side down along the outside of the drum and looping it around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a zigzag formation.
53
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
54
Insert the bulkhead into its slots and re-thread the four screws to secure it.
55
Plug in the moisture sensor.
56
Now reinstall the cross brace and re-thread the two screws.
57
Insert the panel in the two slots at the bottom of the appliance.
58
Now re-thread the three screws on the top half of the panel.
59
Re-thread the two screws on the bottom half of the panel.
60
Plug in the LED light.
61
Plug in the door switch.
62
Reinsert the routing clip.
63
Plug the wire harness back into the PCB assembly.
64
Insert the control panel into its grooves and push forward to snap in place.
65
Then re-thread the two screws that hold it in place.
66
Place the lid on the dryer and push forward to secure.
67
Re-thread the five screws to reinstall the bracket.
68
Push the dryer back into place.
69
Turn the power supply back on, as well as the water, and your dryer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Steam Generator
$209.49
Total$0.00
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