DDG5180RBL Whirlpool Dryer - Instructions
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no flame on burner after initial ignite
I shut off the power supply (pulled plug) . Opened the front access door on bottom of dryer, The two coils sat on top of burner unit, with a plate and 2 Phillip head screws securing them. .I used a small set of pliers to pull the terminals off, then I used a short Phillip head screw driver due to the proximity of the dryer drum close by. The coils slide off, slide the new ones on, re secure the plate with screws, reconnect the terminals, plug in the power cord and away you are for a fraction of the cost.
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The gas would not ignite.
First we removed the front panel then the door. Removed the old coils and put in the new coils, oh yeah don't forget to disconnect the power supply first. Sure enough that was all it took and it runs great. You really can fix your own appliance if you take the time to do some research.
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- Customer:
- Dennis from CLOVER, SC
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Old lint filter had a hole in the screen.
Replaced filter
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- Customer:
- Bryan from YORK, PA
- Parts Used:
- 279834
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Flame wouldn't ignite.
I watched a video. The man speaking was Wayne from parts direct. He made the repair go so smoothly. I enjoyed watching him and I hope you include him in more videos. Had dryer apart and back together (after I had to take top back off, to re-attach the door switch, which I forgot. Had a senior moment!!) in 15 min.And working as good as new. Thank you Wayne. Have a nice day. Bryan
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dryer not heating( after replacing the high temp. thermostat
i removed the door and front panel then removed the two screws holding the coil bracket,disconnected the two wires on coils,set new coils in place and reversed the above process
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- Customer:
- Ramon from BROOKLYN, NY
- Parts Used:
- 279834
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
dryer not heating
replace two heating coils. Dryer working find.
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- Customer:
- Jon from RIVERSIDE, CA
- Parts Used:
- 279834
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Igniter works, valves open, gas Ignitestation then shuts off
All the videos said the same thing. If the Igniter works and the gas ignites bit shuts off soon after that, then the coils are bad. I bought the coils and it didn't fix the problem. My bad, I should have put my meter on it to test it before I bought the part and waited a week to get the coils. Now I'm in the process of illuminating the sensors. I will figure it out. Make sure you use the meter. It will save you the headaches.
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- Customer:
- Ron from CHESAPEAKE, VA
- Parts Used:
- 279834
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Heat would quit working after a few minutes
Installed new coil, helped but have other issues that I'm troubleshooting.
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- Customer:
- keith from albert lea, MN
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Torn ratty old lint filter
Finding parts for very old appliances (that otherwise are working great!) was very much appreciated...lint filters are very very important and this one has served it's useful life. Thank you for such an amazing parts inventory, good prices, and FAST delivery!
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- Customer:
- Kevin from Glenwood, IL
- Parts Used:
- WE25X60
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Noise when dryer spins
unknown
25 year old GE dryer started making strange scraping noises when running. This even when there were no items in the appliance. Turning off the gas, and unplugging the power I disassembled the unit to find the nylon drum bushings worn down. Especially the felt like material under them that I think dissipates friction heat. A quick order to GD for the parts, 2 days later I had the part installed, and noise was gone.
Kevin J. Reynolds.
25 year old GE dryer started making strange scraping noises when running. This even when there were no items in the appliance. Turning off the gas, and unplugging the power I disassembled the unit to find the nylon drum bushings worn down. Especially the felt like material under them that I think dissipates friction heat. A quick order to GD for the parts, 2 days later I had the part installed, and noise was gone.
Kevin J. Reynolds.
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- Customer:
- Darrell from De Queen, AR
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lint Filter had developed holes in the filter
Pulled the old filter out of the door of the dryer and then removed the new filter from the shipping box and took the new Lint filter out of the packaging and then slipped the new lint filter into the lint filter holder and started up the dryer and away we went on our happy way. Thanks to all of you guys and gals at PARTS SELECT.
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- Customer:
- Judith from Port Saint Lucie, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
lint filter broke it was over 10 yrs old
place inside of dryer
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- Customer:
- THOMAS from HILDA, SC
- Parts Used:
- WE4X795
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
No heat
Long eventful troubleshooting. No success. Read your troubleshooting guide. Showed either high temp. sensor or timer. One person commented go straight to timer. So I did. 2 minuite repair, back in service. Thanks
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- Customer:
- anthony from kingston, NY
- Parts Used:
- WE4X197
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
replace door switch
1. removed old switch 2.wrote model # 3. went to web site found part 4. ordered part 5 part came in 2 days 6. installed part in 15 min. works like new saved over 95.00 thanks ed
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- Customer:
- Leona from Milford, CT
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
No problems
I called customer Servioce and they helped me with the corrfect part number
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