Took about an hour, but the dryer is no longer screaming and squealing like tortured soul. Helps to have 2 people to fix it. If your dryer is squealing and squeaking you need this kit. Mine sounded like mini demons from hell were screaming to get out. This kit has my dryer quiet again.Not sure how some people have managed to replace all the parts (wheels, tensioner and belt) in ten minutes, it took my husband and I about an hour and we are pretty handy. If we had to do it again it would probably take about half that time. It helps a lot to have two people, because it is physically hard to hold up the drum…
Pulling the top from the tabs was the biggest challenge there was.Once I got the putty knife flush with the top surface and got that tab worked inwards, the top came off easily. The bottom kick plate pries off easily, the springs come right off and the two screws holding the front housing release the whole thing (don’t forget to unplug the wire).At that point the barrel is half off and with the belt off it just slides off the back assembly.The two wheels are sitting at about…
Rhodesy Universal Window Seal for Mobile Air-Conditioning and Tumble Dryer 400CM, Suitable for Portable Air Conditioning Unit, Hot Air Stop – Easy to Install – No Need for Drilling Holes
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Kitchen Silicone Stove Counter Gap Cover, Easy Clean Heat Resistant Wide & Long Gap Filler, Seals Spills Between Counter, Stovetop, Oven, Washer & Dryer, Set of 2 (21 Inches, semi-clear)
Dryer Knob, 2 Pack WE1M964 Replacement Timer Control Knob Dryer Timer Control Knob Dryer Replacement Part Accessories with Metal Ring for GE Dryer AP4980845 PS3487132
Took about an hour, but the dryer is no longer screaming and squealing like tortured soul. Helps to have 2 people to fix it. If your dryer is squealing and squeaking you need this kit. Mine sounded like mini demons from hell were screaming to get out. This kit has my dryer quiet again.Not sure how some people have managed to replace all the parts (wheels, tensioner and belt) in ten minutes, it took my husband and I about an hour and we are pretty handy. If we had to do it again it would probably take about half that time. It helps a lot to have two people, because it is physically hard to hold up the drum…
Pulling the top from the tabs was the biggest challenge there was.Once I got the putty knife flush with the top surface and got that tab worked inwards, the top came off easily. The bottom kick plate pries off easily, the springs come right off and the two screws holding the front housing release the whole thing (don’t forget to unplug the wire).At that point the barrel is half off and with the belt off it just slides off the back assembly.The two wheels are sitting at about…