GDR977KW439 General Electric Dryer - Instructions

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.

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.

Followed the Part Select video instructions which made the repair really easy!! Thanks for a job well done! ALSO.. the drum wobble was not caused by worn slides and felt. There are three screws holding the drum axle flange. Two of them fell out leaving the drum to flop about as it rotated. So we scavenged some screws from elsewhere on the dryer and problem solved. Once again.. thanks to Part Select for great instructional videos and great customer service ordering parts.

took apart element was broke in 3 places retread the new element and put back together your videos are a great help. Thanks

I went to replace all four of the drum slides but in the process of doing this, found out that the whole of the top support had been rubbed away! I therefore ordered a replacement top support and replaced it per the instructions in the PartSelect webpage and from the youtube demonstration and completed the repair. I had a little trouble with getting the top support installed, but by jiggling it around and persistence I was able to complete the repair. The help I received on the webpage and video were invaluable! Thank you to PartSelect and to the other users for all your help!!

This is the 2nd time we had to replace the slides. Not a big deal. Removed the top & front of the dyer and replaced the new slides. It's also a good time to vacuum out the inside while you have it apart. Be advised.... Get your tools ready. You'll be receiving your parts quickly. Couldn't believe how fast they arrived!

I unpugged the dryer. I removed the 2 long screws in the upper section of the door opening, allowing me to remove the lid of the dryer. This gives you access to remove the 2 short screws that hold the entire front panel of the dryer in place. I removed the front panel but left it plugged in (just lifted it and swung it open like a big door.) I reached under the drum and relased the drum belt from it's pullies. I removed the belt and then pulled out the drum, giving me access to the heating elements. I cut away the old elments with wire cutters. I followed the included instructions for stretching the new coils to the correct length (40.25" for inner coil and 48.25" for outter) and then restrung the elments. This part takes a little patience so that you don't overstretch the coils. I attached the terminals to the terminal blocks and hooked-up the wires. I checked the elements to make sure they weren't grounded to the base-plate as instructed. I put the dryer back together and plugged it in. I got to wear dry clothes later that same day. I did see a really good video on this operation

Watched the video on YouTube and everything went great!