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470317-1-M-Frigidaire-5303937139 -Upper Drum Glide
Part Location Diagram of 5303937139 Frigidaire Upper Drum Glide
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Replacing your Frigidaire Dryer Upper Drum Glide
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Part Location Diagram of 5303937139 Frigidaire Upper Drum Glide Replacing your Frigidaire Dryer Upper Drum Glide

Upper Drum Glide

Works With Model MDG216RBW2!
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$34.80
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Fix Number:
FIX470317
Manufacturer #:
5303937139
Manufactured by:
Frigidaire
Works With Model MDG216RBW2!
Product Description
If your dryer is noisy while tumbling, you may need to replace the drum glides. This genuine OEM part is found attached to the front panel of your dryer. It is used to reduce friction and allows the drum to rotate smoothly and quietly. Other signs you may need to replace the drum glide are if marks are being left on your laundry, or clothes are getting snagged. The drum glide is made of felt and nylon and includes the adhesive needed to attach the part.
Works with the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Gibson, Kelvinator
Works with the following products
Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo, Washer
Fixes the following symptoms
Noisy, Marks left on clothes
Part Number Cross Reference
Part# 5303937139 replaces these:
AP2150497, 343, 5303937139, 131154800, 3201208, 5303211431, 5303283285, 5303293943, 5303912549, 5303937123, 5303937139, F141811-000
1 Installation Video 4 Related Parts Questions and Answers 21 Installation Instructions ★ 1 Customer Review Model Compatibility
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Product Description

If your dryer is noisy while tumbling, you may need to replace the drum glides. This genuine OEM part is found attached to the front panel of your dryer. It is used to reduce friction and allows the drum to rotate smoothly and quietly. Other signs you may need to replace the drum glide are if marks are being left on your laundry, or clothes are getting snagged. The drum glide is made of felt and nylon and includes the adhesive needed to attach the part.

  • Works with the following brands:
    Frigidaire, Kenmore, Gibson, Kelvinator
  • Works with the following products:
    Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo, Washer
  • Fixes the following symptoms:
    Noisy, Marks left on clothes
  • Part# 5303937139 replaces these:
    AP2150497, 343, 5303937139, 131154800, 3201208, 5303211431 , 5303283285, 5303293943, 5303912549, 5303937123, 5303937139, F141811-000 Show less

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Replacing your Upper Drum Glide

Replacing your Upper Drum Glide

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Customer:
michael from Cave City, KY
Parts Used:
137292700, 134511600, 5303937139, 5303283286, 131825900
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
browning clothes .zipper on jackets were tore off
after watching video and reading the review, whole job was simple
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Customer:
Art from Lynden, WA
Parts Used:
5303937139, 5303283286
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Two of three plastic glides on the upper drum glide had broken off and the lower seal had discolored and was leaving short skinny brown stains on clothes.
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 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.
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Customer:
Larry from SURPRISE, AZ
Parts Used:
5303937139
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers
the drum was so loose that it would trap clothes between the dryer body and the drum burning clothes.
1.Leave the stack dryer in place on top of the washer. Good working height.
2. Unplug unit.
3. Prop top cover open using one or more pillows.
4. disconnect electrical harness to front cover.
5. Remove 3 screws that secure the front cover to the dryer housing.
6. Remove front cover and place front cover on a work bench standing vertical.
7. Remove old seals and sand bonding surface and wipe clean for new seal.
8. use cement provided and apply a thin "S" pattern around the mating surface for new seals.
9. Allow 30 mins. to dry
10. Assemble the cover in reverse order.
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Customer:
Timothy from York, PA
Parts Used:
134503600, 5303937139, 131560100
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
motor buzzing and not turning the drum
Before I started the repair, I found the dryer nonoperative. The motor would just buzz. Being that the dryer is 19 years old I figured the bearings seized up. I pulled the small back access panel, took off the belt from the tensioner. And tried to turn the motor shaft. It wasnt budging. So, before ordering parts, I took the dryer apart, t o make sure the rest of the dryer was ok. With a flat head screw driver, I popped the two clips that hold the top to the front of the dryer. Then I laid the top against the wall(its sorta hinged at the back). Then undid to screws, one on each side, where the front attaches to both sides. Then, undid the wiring to the door closed switch, and cut the ziptie to get the wires out of the way. Then, I just pulled up the front a lil, to get it off the side clips, and laid it flat on the ground to undo the clips at the bottom. The upper drum guide was shot, so i knew i needed another one of those. The drum, came out easy. A quick firm tug of the belt upwards unseated the spindle from the bushing in the back, and the drum came out threw the front of the dryer. The belt was ok, but, being so old I figured i might as well replace it. The motor was down at the bottom. One half circular clip holds the back bearing in place, you pop that from the left hand side. One the back of the blower housing is a plastic slider pieced that snugs up against the front motor bearing. Pull that up and out. The blower wheel is left hand threads,(theres an arrow showing direction for off) so make sure you turn the ratchet the correct way Its either a 7/8 or 22 mm, I just used used a 22 mm(its all i had handy) with a extension(and a pair of plyers to hold the other end of the shaft). Youll have to move the motor backwards while unscrewing the blower wheel because there isnt much room in the housing. Once thats detached(you leave the blower wheel in the housing) I unplugged the motor, and lifted it out. There bearings were seized bad. So i ordered a motor, belt and upper drum guide. While waiting, I cleaned ALL the lint buildup inside the dryer.The parts came within 3 days. First i scrapped off the old upper drum guide from the front piece, and glued the new one in. I also used clothes pin sorta clips to to hold it in place while it dried. I let it dry overnight. The following day, i put the motor back in, getting the shaft inside the blower wheel, and turning the wheel on the shaft while positioning the motor where its suppose to sit. Then tightened up the blower wheel with the 22mm socket. It doesnt need to be super tight. You'll have to hold the other end of the motor shaft while tighting it up with a pair a plyers. Then plugged the plug bck into the motor. Once that was done, i took the old belt off the drum, and put the new one on. Make sure the ribs on the belt are facing the same way as the old one. Then it was pretty straight forward really, put the drum back in(i greased up the spindle that sits inside that bushing/bracket). Seated the spindle in the bushing. Put the front panel back on.in reverse order,laid the top back down and seated it to the clips sticking up from the front panel.Then, got into the access panel, and put the belt back on the motor, and tensioner. then put the access cover back on Then it was done and ready to test. Plugged it back into the wall, hooked the duct work back up, and viola, she runs and purrs like a kitten, good as new!
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Customer:
Ken from Naples, FL
Parts Used:
5303937139, 5303283286
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers
Dryer was making brown marks.
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 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
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Customer:
Bruce from Tacoma, WA
Parts Used:
5308027429, 5303937139, 5303283286
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers
clothes kept getting ugly town spots and some got caught in the edge of the drum
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 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
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Customer:
James from Williamstown, MA
Parts Used:
5303937139, 5303283286
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
clothes were getting burn marks and sometimes getting caught between drum and frame
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 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.
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Customer:
Emil Tucker c/o Bob from Tucson, AZ
Parts Used:
5303937139
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
The dryer has been getting noisier for some months, two weeks ago there was an obvious grinding and the drum was difficult to spin by hand.
After a bit of research, I ordered the upper drum glide and rear bearings as the most likely culprits. I watched the video on this site and the repair went exactly as described. The old upper drum glide had totally fallen apart and I didn't bother to disassemble further to replace the rear bearing. Having the dryer open was a good oppo rtunity to vacuum a decade's worth of lint out of different spots too. I appreciate the fact that I can buy just about any part for this dryer and that this site has produced good instructional videos.
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Customer:
WILLIAM from AFTON, VA
Parts Used:
5303937139
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
noisy dryer
removed top of dryer by inserting screwdriver under top and lifting up. Unscrewed two screws that were holding front panel with door. Used screwdriver to pop front panel off. Detached two wire that went to thermostat on front panel. removed felt strip on top of door. used screwdriver to initial pry off felt strip. Then removed excess ol d glue with window scraper. Applied glue, added new felt strip. waited till glue dried. reassembled front panel, screwed front panel on. attached wires. closed the top of dryer and that was it. No more noise. PS: vacuumed the dryer and vent while I waited for glue to dry.
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Customer:
Tim from Canton, OH
Parts Used:
5303937139, 5303283286
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Dryer was making a lot of noise and putting marks or holes in everything.
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.
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I can't believe I did this repair myself! So can you! For the cost, it's worth the effort to fix it yourself, plus save lots of $$$ instead of buying a new dryer, which I was going to do. I appreciate the confidence I gained for making sure I was ordering the right part speaking to a very easy to understand, personable, friendly smile in the tone of voice, operator over the phone. (If only more companies could understand this pain point from their ideal client.) Plan: Get your make and model, watch a few YouTube videos, write down the steps and follow them. Before you do anything UNPLUG the power to avoid any shocking surprises. Not as hard as that doubtful voice in your head is telling you, especially when you get it done. My tip is I used a spinning wire brush on my drill to make quick work of removing the old glue from around the drum, then some wooden clothes pins to hold the felt steady in place until the new glue was cured.

Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX470317
Manufacturer Part Number: 5303937139
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