Front Lower Drum Seal

after watching video and reading the review, whole job was simple

The upper drum guide and lower drum seal were replaced using instructions from your videos. I recommend replacing both the drum glide and drum seal together; doesn't make sense to replace one and not the other, particularly on older models. I used a Universal Adhesive Cleaner (for removing automotive & RV decal glues; I had some left ov ... Read more er from removing decals/glue off our RV) obtained at my local NAPA Auto Parts (Part #4070) which made removing the old parts and glue cleanup much easier. Simple apply sufficient solvent to saturate the felts, allow to stand 15-20 minutes then easily peel off the old felts. I used a 3" diameter wire wheel in my drill to quickly remove any remaining glue residue. There are probably other solvents that could be used in lieu of the Universal Adhesive Cleaner; the key is to use a solvent that will soften the old glue which which makes removing the felts and glue cleanup much easier. Be sure to wear solvent resistant gloves during this phase of the replacement process.

Step 1- Removed all screws holding front and slanted panel above the washer. Step 2- removed two screws holding control panel. Step 3- removed screws holding 2nd galvanized panel under slanted panel. Step 4- unplug door switch wire. Step 5- removed door panel for scraping off old glide & seal. Step 6- make sure you do upper drum glide sc ... Read more raping & replacing of glide before scraping off lower seal. Reason for doing that is to make sure glide & seal wind up in the same place. Step 7- replaced all parts. To make it easy I found by screwing the 4 top screws first I was able to align the drum in the door panel. Everything works great no more brown spots. Ken- FL

Looked up on the web and found a parts list and a video showing the process of replacement of the drum seals. I ordered on line, received the parts within three days and spent a morning opening up the dryer, removing the old seals and gluing the new ones on, then reassembling the dryer. It works perfectly. What I found in addition was a ... Read more huge buildup of lint in the blower channel. Removed all that, vacuumed the inside and it's as good as new. NOTE: you don't have to order an extra tube of glue. One comes with the parts. Bruce

I'm one of those guys who doesn't unplug an appliance before working on it. In this case, I should have. My wrist touched the back of the timer control when replacing the sheet metal screw on that side of the front panel, and I felt a sharp tingle that let me know I was part of a live circuit. My quick reaction caused my wrist to graze ... Read more a sharp edge on the dryer frame. Just a bit of blood lost; only a flesh wound. Anyway, the enclosed instructions were very good, though I did go on line to see the exact location of the metal clips that secure the top of the machine.

I watched your how to videos and it was that easy. The whole job took less than 15 minutes. After the glue dried I ran a load of clothes and it was like my dryer was brand new again. Follow the videos and you won't go wrong.

I watched the video on the page where I ordered the parts from and it was straight forward on what needed to be done. Only addition was to grease the pylley wheel shaft by sliding it off, cleaning it and reinstall with fresh grease. It all went well and no more noise!!

The repair was easy; it took longer for the glue to dry than it did to make the repair. I disconnected the electricity and opened up the top lid of the dryer. I then removed the front panel by removing two screws and two retainer clips. I pulled the old felt off by hand. A putty knife, wire brush and sandpaper cleaned the surface. Af ... Read more ter vacuuming up the residue, I applied the glue and used adjustable clamps to hold the upper drum glide in place. Once that was dry, I glued down the lower drum seal. I allowed it to dry fully over night and then assembled the dryer. It works like new.

Went exactly as the video instruction directed.Very good instructional video.

followed the video that is on this site.