PTD70GBPT0DG General Electric Dryer - Instructions

Watched the video associated with the repair and followed the instructions, it was easier that I thought it was going to be.

Followed the detailed instructions provided when I bought the parts at the online website. Very good directions diagrams/pictures and explanation of repair effort required

I actually did this in two attempts. First I tried to replace just the solenoid coils as they were cheaper and I thought they weren't opening the gas valve all the way. However, the noise persisted, so I had to spend the bigger $$ on the entire gas valve assembly. Finding videos on-line of how to remove the drum helped out a lot! Basically had to remove the console back panel, then the console followed by the front door assy and stop panel screws. Once the top was removed, had to remove a top drum brace which then enabled me to remove the drum once I reached underneath to remove the drum belt from the tensioner and motor. With the drum removed, I could get complete access to the gas valve assy. In retrospect, the drum may not have to come out to get at the screws that hold the gas valve and burner in place.

I'm a 90 pound mother of 4you and was able to fix this problem all by myself. Very easy!

Followed the directions from the video about that particular part. I am 57 and it was fairly simple to do.

replaced felt on inside door that drum rides on

Unplug the dryer. On the back, I unscrewed the top three screws that hold on the instrument panel and (from the back) slide the panel to my left to disconnect from the top. I opened the dryer door and removed the two screws on the inside top of the doorway to remove the top panel of the dryer. Inside the top of the dryer are two screws to remove so that I could swing the front panel of the dryer out to replace the lower front felt drum seal. I needed to use wd-40 on these screws. When the panel opens, there is no way to disconnect the wires to remove the panel, so I had to prop it up with something so it didn't tip over and damage the wiring; a sturdy chair worked. Then, I heared the drum pop off and drop down a little. I replaced the seal according to the video; by putting it in the groove and pressing it down into the tabs with a flat head screwdriver or something smooth with a little of the seal hanging over the groove at each end. While I was in there, I cleaned out the lint and the wd-40 I used earlier. Then I closed the panel, lifting the drum back into place, ensuring that the dryer drum would turn before and after I replaced the screws. I replaced the top panel and the screws inside the dryer door and slid the instrument panel back into place and replaced those screws. The dryer works great and very quietly now!