This would have been several hundred dollars to have a repairman fix it. Most of the youtube videos about how to fix it suggested taking the whole dang dryer apart — instrument panel, top, front, drum — to get to it. I accessed it through the 4″ vent hole in the back by removing the one screw that holds the vent hose in. It’s not easy to install this part through that hole, but it can be done. Before installing it, I greased the bearing surface with some white lithium grease…
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
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
This would have been several hundred dollars to have a repairman fix it. Most of the youtube videos about how to fix it suggested taking the whole dang dryer apart — instrument panel, top, front, drum — to get to it. I accessed it through the 4″ vent hole in the back by removing the one screw that holds the vent hose in. It’s not easy to install this part through that hole, but it can be done. Before installing it, I greased the bearing surface with some white lithium grease…