Whirlpool Duet dryer repair hints My dryer abruptly started making a loud screeching sound after several years of ownership. A quick search online based on the symptoms led me to believe it was likely bad roller bearings or slippage of the belt, both of which this kit could address at the same time.I ordered this kit figuring it was worth a shot and a few hours of my time if it avoided me purchasing a new dryer (and the wife would probably want a new matching washer to boot 🙂 the kit arrived in a timely manner so I was…
As Advertised and Original Whirlpool Parts As advertised and original Whirlpool parts. The dryer was making quite a bit of noise when it first started and this kit fixed it. When I tore the dryer down, the idler pulley was very stiff and there was black dust on the floor of the dryer from the belt. I reassembled using a light coating of plumber’s grease on the idler pulley shaft and the roller shafts. I also took my time and vacuumed the lint from the vent and blower. It is a bit complicated, but not hard at all to repair. All that is…
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Whirlpool Duet dryer repair hints My dryer abruptly started making a loud screeching sound after several years of ownership. A quick search online based on the symptoms led me to believe it was likely bad roller bearings or slippage of the belt, both of which this kit could address at the same time.I ordered this kit figuring it was worth a shot and a few hours of my time if it avoided me purchasing a new dryer (and the wife would probably want a new matching washer to boot 🙂 the kit arrived in a timely manner so I was…
As Advertised and Original Whirlpool Parts As advertised and original Whirlpool parts. The dryer was making quite a bit of noise when it first started and this kit fixed it. When I tore the dryer down, the idler pulley was very stiff and there was black dust on the floor of the dryer from the belt. I reassembled using a light coating of plumber’s grease on the idler pulley shaft and the roller shafts. I also took my time and vacuumed the lint from the vent and blower. It is a bit complicated, but not hard at all to repair. All that is…