WED5100HW4 Whirlpool Dryer - Instructions
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HEATING ELEMENT open circuit
replacing the heating element was difficult due to the small area to work with and the defective element was difficult to slide out from housing.
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- Customer:
- braulio from FORT WAYNE, IN
- Parts Used:
- WP3387747
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Not heating up
I just took the old element replaced with the new one i order from this site, I save some money was really easy so proud of my self...
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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:
- Cindy from BENZONIA, MI
- Parts Used:
- W10120998
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Screen ripped
Dropped new filter in.
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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:
- Mark from Linthicum Heights, MD
- Parts Used:
- W10837240
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
Loud scratching noise, very loud
Lubricated pulley wheel which temporary reduced noise. This verified what was making noise. Looked up the part on partselect.com and ordered it. Recieved idler pulley with bracket in just a few days.
Quickly removed back panel using nut driver with drill. Slipped belt off pulley, removed one screw with plyers to released spring and removed old assembly.
Inserted new assembly, connected spring, slipped belt back on roller.
Tested before replacing back panel.
All was very quiet. Replaced back panel.
All done
Quickly removed back panel using nut driver with drill. Slipped belt off pulley, removed one screw with plyers to released spring and removed old assembly.
Inserted new assembly, connected spring, slipped belt back on roller.
Tested before replacing back panel.
All was very quiet. Replaced back panel.
All done
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- Customer:
- gerald from LEBANON, PA
- Parts Used:
- 279640
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Loud squealing noise during operation
Turn off electric to unit.
Remove lint trap.
Remove lower cover below dryer door. 1 grey clip on either side. Bend upper portion of the clip down while pulling forward on panel.
Remove 4 1/4 inch bolts that hold blower duct to fan.
Push pulley upward while removing belt.
Use a small angled pick to remove pulley lock ring.
Install new washer and pulley. I added grease to pulley shaft.
Hope this helped. Good luck
Remove lint trap.
Remove lower cover below dryer door. 1 grey clip on either side. Bend upper portion of the clip down while pulling forward on panel.
Remove 4 1/4 inch bolts that hold blower duct to fan.
Push pulley upward while removing belt.
Use a small angled pick to remove pulley lock ring.
Install new washer and pulley. I added grease to pulley shaft.
Hope this helped. Good luck
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- Customer:
- Joseph from MEMPHIS, TN
- Parts Used:
- 4396037RP
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Just got new dryer so I wanted metal duct to help keep lint from building up in duct
Pulled dryer out from the wall and measured the distance between dryer and outlet and made the necessary cuts to proper length then installed it , moved dryer back into place . ready for clothes and no duct problems.
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- Customer:
- James from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
- Parts Used:
- W10120998
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Torn filter seal
Remove old filter, throw it away, replace with new filter.
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- Customer:
- Joseph from Canonsburg, PA
- Parts Used:
- W10837240
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Loud squeal noise when dryer running
I took off the back panel off the dryer. The idler pulley could be accessed on the bottom. It was a bit cramped but not too tough to replace.
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Broken heater element
From the front, removed lower panel, tilted machine back at a 45 angle for ease to assess heater. 2 screws, removed old one .. hint. Take a picture of the wires,, Slide new one in,, I also changed the two thermostats while I was in there,, just because.. maybe a 1 hr job
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- Customer:
- Anna from Marietta, GA
- Parts Used:
- 279973
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Dryer stopped heating
Determined via multimeter that either the thermostat or thermal fuse were not working, so ordered the kit (best value, contains both parts).Easiest access is from the rear, so removed rear panel and top of dryer (required) and also the vent tube since it was in the way. Unhooked wires from both parts, used socket to remove nuts holding each one on, put new ones in place, re-attached wires. Replaced vent tube, vacuumed entire inside of dryer (good idea). Put back/top back on and the dryer worked/heated perfectly immediately.
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- Customer:
- Wayne from ALBANY, OR
- Parts Used:
- W10120998
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Lint screen tore and had a side that was loose so it didn't catch all the lint and cut your fingers
Removed the old screen and simply put in the new one
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- Customer:
- Dean from MAGNETIC SPGS, OH
- Parts Used:
- 279640
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
pulley bad
pull the back off and replace the pulley.
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- Customer:
- George from CLIFTON, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 279640
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Pulley wheel broke apart
Disassemble dry. Put on new pulley wheel. Greased pulley wheel. Put dryer back together. Works great. Yours truly G.B.
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