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Customer:
SAM from ROCK HILL, NY
Parts Used:
WH1X2721
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Replaced broken START knob on dryer.
Slid off the old START knob, then pushed on the new START knob.

I created and printed a label on my computer for use with the time selector dial, which must be set at or beyond 10 minutes, before turning the START knob.

I made a label that says "Minimum" with a red arrow that points past the 10 minute setting on the time selector dial.

My teenage daughter was not setting the time selector dial, to a point past 10 minutes. When she turned the START knob, the dryer would not come on, because the time selector dial was not set past the 10 minute setting.

My daughter had continually twisted the START knob until it broke. I am hoping she will be able to see the large printed label I put on the dryer near the time selector, saying "Minimum" with a large red arrow pointing past 10 minutes.

I am very pleased that I was quickly able to find the exact matching START knob for my dryer and the exact same color, from PartSelect.Com
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Customer:
Frank from Irvine, CA
Parts Used:
WH1X2721
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
The inside of the Selector Knob was stripped
Removed the damaged knob and replaced it with the new knob. Very ease
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Customer:
William from West End, NC
Parts Used:
WH1X2721
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
selector knob cracked
ordered part on line--received in mail 2 days later--
just pushed on in 2 seconds--job done

how much easier can it get??????
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Customer:
Stephen from Mechanicsville, VA
Parts Used:
WE4M216
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
dryer was cutting off completely.
The problem was intermittent. It only happened when the unit was first started. After it was restarted it usually worked until the load was dry. I looked at the schematics and saw that only the hi-temp therostat and the motor overload could stop the dryer completely. I put my volt meter on the hi-temp thermostat and ran the dryer. When the dryer stopped I realized the hi-temp therm. was tripping. I read the web site help for this symptom and the suggestion was the bias therm.
I replaced it and the unit worked.
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Customer:
Heidi from Newfield, NJ
Parts Used:
WE4M216
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Dryer wouldn't heat up
I wanted to fix the cheapest possible problem first which was the thermostat.

Got the dryer apart and it was the wrong thermostat for the dryer, which was good news! I looked in inside floor of the dryer cabinet and saw alot of tiny "springs". Couldn't figure how they got there.

Turned out they were coils from the heating element. Must have burnt out and fell free from the element. So I ordered that and replaced it.

I want to say that I'm in NJ and I ordered that thermostat and got it in ONE DAY! Thought that was too good to be true but when I ordered the heating element THAT CAME IN ONE DAY!

I don't know what kind of people work in the shipping department but they are awesome! You really made the difference on this job.

So did the info on your website. I've never even seen a dryer apart before. It was a piece of cake thanks to you guys. You just saved me about $500.
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Customer:
Gerald from Chino, CA
Parts Used:
WE1X1263
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Replace knob
Pulled off old knob put on new one
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Customer:
Rocio from Coconut Creek, FL
Parts Used:
WE1X1263
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Timer Knob slipping and could not set dryer
Searched dryer model on Google, found partselect.com. Searched for Dryer model and a diagram of the dryer with all its parts appeared. Selected the timer knob on the diagram and it took me to the part, ordered it.
All steps took less than 10 minutes, and I had the new knob in my hands the next day and installed in about 3 minutes.
You saved a few dollars, plus not having to miss time from work waiting for a repair man.
Thank you!
Rocio
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Customer:
Al from Elmhurst, IL
Parts Used:
WE03X37318
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
The Front Drum Glides wore out
I first unplugged the unit, opened the top, disconnected and took off the control panel, took off the front panel to determine the source of the squeaking noise coming from the Dryer. I saw that 3 of the 4 Front Drum Glides were gone and the drum had worn away significant amounts of plastic from the Top Bearing Assembly. I purchased the Top Bearing Assembly and a set of 4 Front Drum Glides. Disassembled the damaged parts and reassembled with the new replacement parts. The reassembly took less than 20 minutes. I plugged in the Dryer and viola! It works as good as new.
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Customer:
philip from pickens, SC
Parts Used:
WE03X37318
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Replaced Drum Bearing Front And Rear
Pulled the unit all apart to replace the rear drum bearing. Also replaced the front bearing. Works like brand new. Easier then I thought
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Customer:
Julieanne from CLIFFSIDE PK, NJ
Parts Used:
WE1X1263
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Timer knob broke.
Simply replaced it. I have ordered from Parts Select several times. Excellent customer service. They always have the parts that I need and ship them to me promptly. Great company!
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Customer:
Sylvia from norristown, PA
Parts Used:
WE1X1263
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Timer knob broke
Took off old timer and put new knob on and it fit.
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Customer:
Linda from Clermont, FL
Parts Used:
WH1X2721
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Selector knob broke off
I ordered a selector knob and it was delivered in a short amount of time. I wasn't sure if it was the right one when I ordered it, but my husband just put it right on the dryer. He said it was perfect. Thank you PartSelect!
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Customer:
James from NAPLES, FL
Parts Used:
WE1X1263
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Timer knob was stripped
Popped the timer knob on and it was a perfect fit. Works great!
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Customer:
Kimi from Avoca, NY
Parts Used:
WE1X1263
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Broken knob
Took off old knob...put on new one.

No problem!

2nd knob was bigger, but it works fine!
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Customer:
Gary from Maiden, NC
Parts Used:
WE1X1263
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
The timer knob
It just slipped on. But, the ease in ordering this part was amazing. I am not mechanically inclined at all. I use repair people for mostly everytning, but, $50 to just look at it was too much!! Then I decided to look online and it was the right choice. I will use and/or suggest PartSelect ;-)
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