GDR977KW429 General Electric Dryer - Instructions

r/r parts unit runs great

Took the top of the dryer off by removing two philips screws in front. Removed two screws holding the front of the dryer on. Pulled the front out enough to reveal the worn drum slides. Replaced them. Reassembled.

Looked up the problem and solution on the web and,ah-ha, drum slides should be the cure. Easy to install, . Back to the internet to discover that after the slides, the bearing and felt liner were the next likely culprits. Again easy install, but to no avail. Calling in the pros.

Repair was VERY easy - 4 screws total! Used google to find a video online that showed the steps.

First I removed the 2 screws that hold the lid down. Then I pulled the lid off. Then I removed the 2 screws that hold the front of the dryer in place. Then I lifted the drum a little and pulled the front cabinet out a little so I could see the drum slides. I removed the bad drum slides and installed the new ones. I then put everything back together and turned on the dryer. The squeeky noise was gone.

I took out a whooping four (4) screws, two that held down the top to the front panel then two screws that attached the side panels (at the top) to the front panel, raised the drum from the inside, leaned the front panel foreword, popped out the old slide (there was only one left), installed the four new slides & put it back together. That's pretty much all there was to it, vary simple.

I followed the directions from the previous post. It was much easier than described. I got the part, removed 4 screws, removed the top, pulled the front and replaced the part. It was all together again in 15 minutes. Dryer sounds great again! I'm so glad I didn't call a repair man!

Unscrewed screws took off new parts and replaced with new parts and put back together. Works great now! No Noise!

I took off the dryer top and saw it was the slides went on line found PartsSelect, found my dryer, ordered the parts and had them within two days and it took me about 15 minutes to fix the dryer which will add about 3-4 years more life on it. Thank You PartsSelect My wife is even happier

remove move 2 screws holding top of dryer down.then remove two top screw holding front panel on so i could get to were my slide bearing where at poped them out and slide in new ones then put it all back together that was it

todd e line eaton ohio usa

it was easy, it clip right on.needed to give it a little tap to get it in .

nd removed it from the unit.
5. replaced drum bearings
6. reassembled everything in the same order I took it off.

Be sure to mark any wires you may disconnect to ensure you connect them back correctly.
Was a bit frustrating at times, but made it through and there is no more squeek.

Replaced the broken heat elements.

Removed top cover and verified that control card was sending 240VAC to elements. Current check showed 0 amps which implied either both elements were open or motor switch was open. Removed front panel and drum. Resistance check showed both elements open. After receiving new elements, I removed old ones, stretched new ones to length as per instructions and strung them through the insulators. Connected wires to elements and re-assembled dryer. Worked perfectly. Being able to download the technical manual was a major part of being able to easily troubleshoot this problem.

Symptoms: Timer would not advance on cotton cycle. Long dry time on timed cycle. Troubleshooting: checked operation of heat setting switch. Checked for exhaust blockage. Tried to isolate heating coil wiring to check continuity, but by the time I dissasembled the dryer enough to access the coil terminals I could see one coil was broken. Disassembly and reassembly are easy. There are many good video guides on utube for this. Replaced the coil using the re-string kit,as the full assembly replacement with sheetmetal refelector is way too expensive. Also replaced the green drum slides while I had the dryer apart. I should have replaced the white ones too(next time). They are a low cost item that extends the life of these GE dryers.