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loud thumping noise
The replacement dryer drum wheel was easy to find on Parts Select website. Easier than the replacement of the part! After finished everything was quiet again and running great now. I would definitely use this site again in the future.
I removed front cover and disconnected door switch as I supported drum and put a coffee can to hold drum in place and then removed old support rollers and one shaft and then put all compents back together
When the dryer noise grew to an unbearable level, professional opinion indicated that it was "definitely" caused by the drum support rollers. First I ordered the wrong rollers and Parts Select was kind enough to let me return them. Then I got the right parts and with internet-sourced instructions, they were relatively easy to replace, although it did require removal of the drum. But that didn't solve the problem. Another round of research said that the noise was "probably" the blower fan. I ordered the right fan and in much less time than it took to install the support rollers, I put in the new blower fan (it didn't require removal of the drum). That solved the problem. While the support rollers may wear out, I strongly suggest that you look at the blower fan first when the dryer makes too much noise. It's a cheaper and easier repair and that part is more likely to cause the rumble.
Support roller and bushings worn out and very noisy
Pulled power plug. Removed two screws at bottom of front panel, removed panel and disconnected two wires from the door switch. Set door assembly aside. Using nut driver removed the four screws at each side of the drum support assembly. Removed drum support assembly. Separated the drum about four inches from the rear drum support assembly. Cleaned all lint accumulation from all parts and inside the cabinet bottom. Removed the snap ring, the old roller and washers and roller shaft. Cleaned area and installed new roller shaft, non-metallic washers and snap ring. I did not have to remove the drum or the belt. Be sure the felt is in its proper place before pushing the drum back into the rear drum support assembly. Placed the front drum support assembly in position and re-installed the four screws. Re-installed the door assembly and the power plug.
Clothes are taking to long to dry. I noticed that the burner is cicling on the limint switch ;which is mounted on the burner tube.. is thius the correct serqunce of operation? I replaced this limit. so i am thinking I have another problem. can you help? Thahk you Gary
first i disconect the power , then I removed the two screws that hold the front door panel. screws located at bottom of the front door panel. i removed roller shaft with no. 13 wrench and install new one
Removed the door which gave access to remove the front panel. Then removed screws that hold down the top. Lifted the top, finished removing all of the screws holding the drum cover. Lifted the drum up and slid it forward which gave access to the rollers in the back. I needed snap ring pliers to remove the rollers. Cleaned and greased the shafts, installed the new rollers and put it back together. All is working fine and quiet.
UNPLUG THE UNIT First, I removed the 2 screws from bottom of the front panel. I removed the panel and disconnected the switch wires. Next, I removed the 4 bolts from the front tumbler support with a socket. I removed the tumbler, but left the belt inside. I cleaned up the inside as much as possible and removed both support rollers with a 1/2 in. straight wrench. (Save the nuts.) I removed the clips to reuse with the new shafts, attached the new washers and rollers, and resecured the shafts in place. Next reset the tumbler with the belt slacked over the back support. Let the tumbler rest on the blower pipe to allow slack to bring the belt over the tumbler and around the drive and idler wheel. Then, set tumbler back into rear seat and reattach front support and panel. I tested the unit before attaching the front panel. Works great!!
Removed two screws at bottom of front cover and removed it.Pulled tub forward about 8".Removed nut on back of roller assembly and removed it.Replaced wheel then put back together.
I didn't find the video demonstrating diss-assembly until I had the dryer apart-it would have saved quite a bit of time. The drum roller apparently seized up and tore the roller shaft away from the drum roller support housing. I found a piece of scrap metal in my shop, drilled and tapped it to mount behind the damaged area. I drilled a hole to accommodate the roller shaft and reassembled. The dryer worked but was extremely noisy. I assumed the roller and shaft were damaged beyond what was visible and ordered two new rollers and shafts from partselect.com. They said to allow 5-7 days, I received them in less than 36 hours. I diss-assembled the dryer again, installed the new rollers and shafts (now in less than 30 minutes)and reinstalled the drum and belt. The dryer is now at least as quiet as when it was new and we spent less than $50 instead of the $550 we were prepared to spend on a replacement dryer.
First I'd like to say I ordered the parts one day and got them the next. That kind of service is awesome!
Pulled off the front panel (Removed the 2 screws at bottom then lifted up and out from the bottom. Set it to the side. Then removed the 4 screws holding the front of tub housing in place and pulled the housing to the side. Pulled the tub forward a few inches to expose the drum roller wheels located toward the back of the tub. Didn't pull the drum very far forward because I didn't want the drive belt to come off the pulleys. Removed the retaining clip from the first wheel and then removed the 2 rub washers and the wheel. Repeated the same to the other wheel. Pushed the tub back in place. Reached in around the tub and repositioned the belt to the front of the grove in the drum in which the wheels run. Reassembled the front tub housing, making sure the blower flange fit evenly and well into the felt sleeve. Reinstalled the front panel. Smiled when I turned on the dryer and it was quite. I didn't install the front glide kit though I may in the future since they are fairly warn.
I unscrewed 2 screw's from bottom of dryer and lifted off front. Removed 4 5/16 screw's and lifted off front drum. Removed belt and took out drum. Removed front drum roller's and replaced them. Used snap ring pliers. They are a big help. Replaced drum but not all the way. Placed new belt on drum about 1/2 inch in front of groove. Flat side down, looped it over idle pulley and motor. Put drum in place. Replaced Front Guide's 2. Drilled out old rivet's 1/8" drill. Replaced front drum cover and 4 screw'. Replaced front of dryer and 2 screw's. The video showing how to do job was very helpful, watch it. PartSelect do a great job, I don't think I would have tried this job without their help. Dryer works like new.
