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Customer:
Lawrence from ARITON, AL
Parts Used:
280114
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Old. Original heat seal was deteriorated and peeling off. Streaks were getting on the clothes.
Removed the front panel, removed the tub and removed the old seal. Tub seal area was scraped, sanded and wiped with acetone to ensure a clean. Bonding surface. Applied adhesive with and acid brush to get a consistent adhesive layer without getting too much in any one place. Seal was a bit smaller than the tub circumference so it had to be stretch to fit. While the adhesive was curing , I took the time to clean the contact surfaces and vacuum the lint from inside the cabinet. Reinstalled the tub, drive belt and front panel.
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Customer:
Ricardo from ARBUCKLE, CA
Parts Used:
280114, 279640
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Annoying loud metal to metal screeching noise.
Took the front part of the dryer out, released tension on the idler pulley, took the drum out, and remove the old drum seal. Make sure you remove the old adhesive with sandpaper or wire brush. Put the new adhesive on the seal, not on the drum. Adhesive is very runny. Seal may need to be stretched to fit the drum. Set the seal on the drum, let sit a few minutes. Put everything back together.
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Customer:
MIKE from WESTLAND, MI
Parts Used:
W11086603, WP3387223
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
cold air vent in dryer was broken
remove 3 screws vent comes out put new part in works grate just like new a gain
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Customer:
John from CREST HILL, IL
Parts Used:
W10837240
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
Idler pulley seized
The pulley is accessible from the back of the dryer. Disconnect the gas line. Remove all the screws. Also remove the small plate that secures the line cord. Lift the back up and out. I was able to avoid disconnecting the water line. Take a picture of the pulley so that you will have a record of the belt routing. Release the spring and remove and replace the pulley and bracket. Vacuum out the lint. Plug in the dryer to make sure that it works properly before reassembly.
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Customer:
Bobbie from BEND, OR
Parts Used:
49621
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Wrench (Adjustable)
No leveling feet on dryer.
This could not have been easier. The hardest part was tipping the dryer over on its' side.
Instructions:
1. Tip dryer over onto a non-scratch surface. I used a tarp on the floor.
Insert leveling foot into the foot opening on the bottom of the dryer &
screw in with fingers until it is difficult to turn.
2. Use the adjustable wrench on the hexed foot (not the threads) to adjust to the desired level.
3. Tip dryer upright taking care not to exert pressure on the feet closest to floor. I used a folded-up tarp under the bottom edge of the dryer while lifting it to the upright position.
4. Use a level, back to front & side to side, to determine if feet need further adjustment.
5. Adjustments can be made with the dryer in the upright position, using the adjustable wrench on the hexed foot.
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Customer:
Russ from Vernal, UT
Parts Used:
W10120998
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
A hole in filter
Remove old filter
Vacuum out
Install new filter
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Customer:
Carl from MARION, KY
Parts Used:
WPW10314173
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Making a racket.
Took the top off and then front off and drum out . Replaced Drum roller and shaft support bolts.
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Customer:
Amy from JUNCTION, TX
Parts Used:
WP22002263
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Bulb worked for a couple days and has now burned out, filaments dangling
To replace the light bulb, I removed the screw and the cover, unscrewed the old bulb, replaced with the new bulb and replaced the cover, securing it with the small screw. It worked appropriately with normal use for a few days and then I noticed the light was not coming on when I opened the door.

I removed the cover and pulled out the bulb to find that the filaments inside are dangling and burned through. I need them replaced, please.
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Customer:
Scott from MUNCIE, IN
Parts Used:
279640
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
dryer was making a grinding noise
I researched causes of the noise, zeroed it down to the idler pulley. I then got the dryer schematic and took the dryer apart after disconnecting the power and the vent. i did not have to remove the drum, the idler pulley was easily accessible once the top and back panels were removed. I simply removed the drive belt from tension off the pulley, removed the old pulley and installed the new one. Once finished the dryer was running whisper quiet.
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Customer:
Donna from CARY, NC
Parts Used:
W10120998
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
The lint filter needed replacement due to what is probably normal wear and tear.
I searched for a replacement by entering the model number and serial number of my Kenmore elite dryer. Ordering was extremely simple and it took less than a week to arrive. It fits perfectly.
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Customer:
Rory from LEESBURG, VA
Parts Used:
WP8577274
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Dryer kept throwing the E1 error indicating the thermistor needed replacement
Unplugged the Dryer first. Removed the two screws from the bottom panel using a 1/4 socket and removed the panel by pulling down and out. Reached behind the blower and removed the connectors from the old thermistor and then the thermistor itself by removing the two 1/4 inch hex head screws. Replaced with new part and after screwing back in, reconnected the wires and replaced the panel. From start to finish, it took me about 20 minutes.
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Customer:
JOSEPH from ANSONIA, CT
Parts Used:
LA-1003
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
The female catch in door was bro9ken
I took out the old worn out part and replaced with the one I order.
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Customer:
Lynette from Rock Island, IL
Parts Used:
LA-1003
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
broken door clip
After watching the great install video, I followed his lead and within 20 min had my dryer door fixed. This dryer was bought in 1986 and I really thought I was looking at buying a new dryer. How wonderful that I could fix it for less than $11. Easy to find web site, easy to find part, great instructions and fast delivery!
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Customer:
Priscilla from Portland, ME
Parts Used:
LA-1003
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
dryer door would not close
discovered it was a broken latch. Ordered the latch, only took 2 days to arrive and all I had to do was remove the broken latch and snap in the new one. I saved myself a service call. I'm very happy!!!!!!
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Customer:
Erwin from Somersworth, NH
Parts Used:
LA-1003
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
replace door closer
Removed power and front panel, removed broken latch, pushed in new latch and replaced the front panel and power. Done
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