WED8500BC0 Whirlpool Dryer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- William from TROY, AL
- Parts Used:
- WPW10512946, WPW10359272, WPW10314173
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Drum support roller making very loud noise
had to take front off of Dryer then was able to replace drum roller
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- Customer:
- Randall from MILLSAP, TX
- Parts Used:
- WPW10547292
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Socket set
Squealing pulley
Removed rear cover. Released tension on spring to pulley to remove belt from pulley. Used a socket to remove idler. Did the reverse to install.
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- Customer:
- Jeffrey from FRANKLIN, MA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10314173, WPW10111905
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Door would not close after I slammed it.
Simple with the Instructions in the video.
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- Customer:
- GARY from PARSONS, KS
- Parts Used:
- 279973
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Dryer would not heat
On this model do not try to remove the back. You must remove the bottom front panel and the lint screen unit. You can then loosen the heat coil assembly and rotate it to get to the high-limit thermostat and the thermal unit. I replaced both because I bought the kit. It actually took me longer to clean out lint than it did to replace the parts. A simple remove of the parts with a 1/4 inch nut driver did the trick. Now my dryer works fine.
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Loose electrical wiring in dryer shorted causing connection to melt.
Replaced power cord, terminal block, and all melted wiring. Checked the thermal fuse for zero resistance.
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- Customer:
- Steven from WICHITA, KS
- Parts Used:
- WPW10547292, WPW10314173
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Socket set
Very noisy from support wheels
Changed all 4 drum support wheels and belt tension arm
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- Customer:
- Randy from HUNTSVILLE, AL
- Parts Used:
- 4392067
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Sqeeking noise fron old worn belt and rollers
Watched instructions, Ordered the kit and repair was fairly easy until the time to line up the cover over the fan wheel. That was difficult part. Would be best to have two people at this point to hold it and align the screw holes. Otherwise its was a fairly easy operation.
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- Customer:
- Paul from BENTONVILLE, AR
- Parts Used:
- WPW10111905
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
door would not latch
removed old latch with pliers - inserted new latch
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- Customer:
- Gabe from Tulsa, OK
- Parts Used:
- WP8544742
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Blower belt came loose, but didn't snap. It was old and perhaps brittle.
First, lift top by pushing in the 2 locking clips ( with the dryer door open), otherwise it won't lift.
Secondly, remove front cover by taking out 2 screws easily seen . If you see any electrical connectors, remove them.
Only thing a bit nightmarish was installing the new belt. It didn't seem long enough even though it was the original exact replacement. I got hair dryer blower, used on belt for 30 seconds, and mission accomplished.
Secondly, remove front cover by taking out 2 screws easily seen . If you see any electrical connectors, remove them.
Only thing a bit nightmarish was installing the new belt. It didn't seem long enough even though it was the original exact replacement. I got hair dryer blower, used on belt for 30 seconds, and mission accomplished.
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- Customer:
- Dodd from Fort Worth, TX
- Parts Used:
- W10323246
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
I was adding a 4-way vent to side vent the dryer
Doing my home work, I was told if I was "handy with my hands" I could do the work. Start to finish required 3+ hours. The instructions were not specific to my unit therefore, I had to "guess". My first surprise was encountered on step 2 - removing the top. My top was attached to the "brains" of the drier and therefore could not be removed. I actually had to disconnect the brains to remove the top. My second surprise was that I had to remove just about everything before I could get to the vent, which by the way, was simple. I finally accomplished the task, but....
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- Customer:
- Paul from STONE CREEK, OH
- Parts Used:
- WPW10314173
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
Dryer drum turned hard because rollers were worn
Remove top, front and drum. Top is removed by sliding a putty knife under the front corners and pushing the tabs back. Front is held with screws. Disconnect two electrical connectors. Rollers are easily accessible and changed.
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- Customer:
- Michael from BOILING SPGS, PA
- Parts Used:
- 4392067
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench set
My dryer was squeaking with an occasional thump
Watched videos on line on how to repair. Replaced all four Drum Rollers, Belt and Idler Pulley, cleaned out inside of unit.
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- Customer:
- Philip from CHICAGO, IL
- Parts Used:
- 4392067
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Very loud squeaking noise
I removed all the panels, removed the tub, replaced the pulley, put the tub back in and replaced the panels. Just when I screwed the Last screw in the doorbell rang with the door switch which I installed immediately.
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- Customer:
- Gregory from COCOA, FL
- Parts Used:
- WPW10314173
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Roller Berings were worn out - replaced both
Watched Video - very helpful in repair Maytag Dryer working like new now Thanks for your guidance in my repair
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- Customer:
- Helen from NASHUA, NH
- Parts Used:
- WP89503
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Leaking water inlet hoses.
Removed the old hoses and screwed on the new hoses.
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