GFDN120ED3WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- David from Oregon, OH
- Parts Used:
- WE25M40
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Loud Squeek When Started until warmed-up
Ordered the recommended parts on-line and they showed up the next day. I followed the on-line repair video that described it all step-by-step.
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- Customer:
- Anthony from Surfside, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE4M325
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Terminal block was burned
Before removing the old part,took photo with my phone camera to document the color wires hook up. Screwed in the new part and hooked up the color coded wires using the photo as reference. I was surprised how easy it was. Thanks. Partselect gave me fast shipping, cheap price and great customer service.
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- Customer:
- Elbert from LAWTEY, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE25M40
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer Squeeky
Watched the video on YouTube and everything went great!
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- Customer:
- Donald from Sunrise, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE03X29897
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer would not tumble - heat but no drum rotation
Watch the video on how to replace the belt on PartSelct site belt installation page.
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- Customer:
- Athlynne from Williamsburg, VA
- Parts Used:
- WE09X27634
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Frequent Metallic Screeching Sound
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!
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- Customer:
- Tom from Aquone, NC
- Parts Used:
- WE03X29897
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer Belt Squealing
I followed the provided video precisely. Made the job quite easy. My only problem is I'm 6'2", 275 lbs. with bad knees. Can't go at it exactly as shown in the video because I can't squat down in front of the dryer without pain. Called in a neighbor of smaller stature for him to come from one side, and me from the other. Worked flawlessly. Video is excellent. I do recommend wearing gloves and/or long sleeve shirt. I cut up my arms a bit, but that could have been easily avoided.
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- Customer:
- Todd from Bonney Lake, WA
- Parts Used:
- WE14M119
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer Was Making Loud Noises While Running
Followed the video which made it real easy.
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- Customer:
- richard from grapevine, TX
- Parts Used:
- WE03X29897, WE25M40
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Videos were perfect and job was easy
The repair was performed in the laundry room which was large enough the handle all the parts when disassembled. I followed the video and it was perfect without any errors. The job was simple and even putting on the new belt without having the ability to see what I was doing. You'll understand when you view the video and perform the job. Just follow the instructions including using the newly supplied screw to tap the new holes.
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- Customer:
- Bhuvneshwar from South Richmond Hill, NY
- Parts Used:
- WE03X29897, WE25M40
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dryer making tremendous grinding noise
I followed the the video from part select. The job is very easy but it is hard to work alone. I took the top off easily and remove the front cover. I removed the drum and the rear bearing, this was also very easy. Installing the new bearing was a bit difficult because of the depth of the drum. However I install a small bolt and nut to hold the bearing in place . I then put 2 screws in. I the remove the bolt and nut and install the third screw. I also install a new belt. Putting it back together was a breeze. Thank you part select I saved a lot of money. The dryer is 21 years old.
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- Customer:
- Donald C. from Smithtown, NY
- Parts Used:
- WE03X29897
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Drum wouldn't turn, snapped drive belt
Removing the top and then the front of the dryer went fairly easily after finding the screws. The drum came out with just a little coaxing, does not gets screwed in place. To me the trickiest maneuver was getting my hand under the drum to place the belt over motor pulley and around the tensioner pulley. You must look up an image of the belt routing. It took me forever to figure that out. If not for that, this in a half hr fix. Ps don't forget to unplug the dryer.
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- Customer:
- Brian from Richmond, VA
- Parts Used:
- WE4M415
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Dryer would not turn on
It took a while to diagnose the problem. I finally figured out it was the door switch by pushing it with my finger with the dryer door open and starting the dryer. It would run like that, but the switch was not being pressed in enough by the door. I ordered the switch and I should have been able to replace in about 15 min. But the old switch broke while I was removing it and it fell back inside the unit. So I had to remove the top and the front panel to access the door switch. That's why it took so long. If that had not happened it would have been a much simpler repair.
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- Customer:
- Dennis G from Naples, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE25M40
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Holes were not threaded on rear bearing kit
Had to tap three holes in the rear bearing to match the three attachment screws. Screw up with the part.
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- Customer:
- Tony from Santa Barbara, CA
- Parts Used:
- WE09X27634
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
clothes getting caught on the rim of the dryer drum
Watched the video associated with the repair and followed the instructions, it was easier that I thought it was going to be.
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- Customer:
- Richard from Raleigh, NC
- Parts Used:
- WE09X27634
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer made a very annoying high pitched scrapping/squealing sound
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
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- Customer:
- Ronald from Hollywood, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE09X27634
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
My drum gasket needed to be replaced.
The repair was easy. First I took out 2 screws. Then I lifted off the top. Next I unscrewed 2 to take off front. I leaned off the front and reached in got out old gasket. Replacing new gasket went right around top front panel under the clips. Putting front on and returning 2 screws. Then Same for top. Dryer runs and sounds like new. Thank You for your quick mail and easy help?
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