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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Electric Dryer Side Venting Kit Replacement #3911EZ9131X
LG Electric Dryer Side Venting Kit Replacement #3911EZ9131X
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$80.94Estimated Savings
$112.5006:06
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the side venting kit on an LG electric dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the side venting kit are when the location of the dryer is changed, the side ventilation kit is damaged, or the venting is bent or clogged.
All of the information for this side venting kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
All of the information for this side venting kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To install a side venting kit in your dryer, first remove the screws securing the main top to the cabinet.
3
Slide the top back and lift up to remove.
4
Next, uninstall the screws securing the control panel.
5
Now lift up the tabs to detach the control panel from the support bracket and move it out of the way.
6
Remove the screws securing the support bracket then lift the bracket up.
7
Detach the door switch wire harness remove the wire from the retainer and set the bracket aside.
8
Open the dryer door and remove the lower two screws to release the front panel.
9
Pull the panel forward and lift up to remove.
10
Disconnect the light switch wire harness and moisture sensor wire harness.
11
Remove the mounting bracket screws and the screw securing the duct housing to the blower assembly.
12
Now lift the front bulkhead up and pull it forward to remove.
13
Reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt and pull the belt off of the motor pulley.
14
You can use the belt to help lift out the drum.
15
Now, remove the rear panel screw securing the old venting to the blower housing and pull the old venting out.
16
Push out the appropriate venting hole cover to accommodate the new venting.
17
You’re now ready to install the side venting kit.
18
Slide the appropriate vent tube onto the blower housing outlet.
19
Use the provided screw to secure the tube to the base of the cabinet.
20
Now slide on the elbow piece.
21
Next, insert the other vent tube through the new venting hole in the cabinet and connect it to the elbow.
22
Use metal foil tape to seal the connection points.
23
Use the provided plate to cover the old venting hole in the rear panel and secure it with the screw.
24
You’re now ready to reassemble the dryer.
25
Slide the belt over the drum, ribbed-side down and replace the drum in the cabinet by aligning it on the rear rollers.
26
Loop the belt around the idler and motor pulleys in a zig-zag formation.
27
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
28
Replace the front bulkhead by inserting the bracket tabs into the slots in the side panels and aligning the drum on the front rollers.
29
Secure the bulkhead by replacing the bracket screws and the duct housing screw.
30
Reconnect the moisture sensor wire harness and the light switch wire harness.
31
Replace the front panel by aligning the slots in the panel with the tabs on the frame.
32
Position the panel open the door and replace the screws to secure.
33
Reposition the support bracket by inserting the tabs into the slots in the side panels.
34
Reattach the door switch wire harness and secure the wire in the retainer.
35
Replace all of the screws.
36
Reposition the control panel and snap it into place.
37
Reinstall the screws.
38
Align the main top on the cabinet then push forward.
39
Secure the screws in the back.
40
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the dryer is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the side venting kit on an LG electric dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the side venting kit are when the location of the dryer is changed, the side ventilation kit is damaged, or the venting is bent or clogged.
All of the information for this side venting kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
All of the information for this side venting kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To install a side venting kit in your dryer, first remove the screws securing the main top to the cabinet.
3
Slide the top back and lift up to remove.
4
Next, uninstall the screws securing the control panel.
5
Now lift up the tabs to detach the control panel from the support bracket and move it out of the way.
6
Remove the screws securing the support bracket then lift the bracket up.
7
Detach the door switch wire harness remove the wire from the retainer and set the bracket aside.
8
Open the dryer door and remove the lower two screws to release the front panel.
9
Pull the panel forward and lift up to remove.
10
Disconnect the light switch wire harness and moisture sensor wire harness.
11
Remove the mounting bracket screws and the screw securing the duct housing to the blower assembly.
12
Now lift the front bulkhead up and pull it forward to remove.
13
Reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt and pull the belt off of the motor pulley.
14
You can use the belt to help lift out the drum.
15
Now, remove the rear panel screw securing the old venting to the blower housing and pull the old venting out.
16
Push out the appropriate venting hole cover to accommodate the new venting.
17
You’re now ready to install the side venting kit.
18
Slide the appropriate vent tube onto the blower housing outlet.
19
Use the provided screw to secure the tube to the base of the cabinet.
20
Now slide on the elbow piece.
21
Next, insert the other vent tube through the new venting hole in the cabinet and connect it to the elbow.
22
Use metal foil tape to seal the connection points.
23
Use the provided plate to cover the old venting hole in the rear panel and secure it with the screw.
24
You’re now ready to reassemble the dryer.
25
Slide the belt over the drum, ribbed-side down and replace the drum in the cabinet by aligning it on the rear rollers.
26
Loop the belt around the idler and motor pulleys in a zig-zag formation.
27
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
28
Replace the front bulkhead by inserting the bracket tabs into the slots in the side panels and aligning the drum on the front rollers.
29
Secure the bulkhead by replacing the bracket screws and the duct housing screw.
30
Reconnect the moisture sensor wire harness and the light switch wire harness.
31
Replace the front panel by aligning the slots in the panel with the tabs on the frame.
32
Position the panel open the door and replace the screws to secure.
33
Reposition the support bracket by inserting the tabs into the slots in the side panels.
34
Reattach the door switch wire harness and secure the wire in the retainer.
35
Replace all of the screws.
36
Reposition the control panel and snap it into place.
37
Reinstall the screws.
38
Align the main top on the cabinet then push forward.
39
Secure the screws in the back.
40
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the dryer is functioning properly.
Parts Needed
Side Venting Kit
$80.94
Total$0.00
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