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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Dryer Maintenance Kit Installation #5304457724
Frigidaire Dryer Maintenance Kit Installation #5304457724
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$114.94Estimated Savings
$112.5005:31
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for installing the maintenance kit, including the rear bearing, front felt seals, belt and idler pulley, on Frigidaire dryers. The most common reason for replacing these parts is when the dryer is making loud or squeaking noises.
All of the information in this kit installation video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Gibson, Kenmore, Westinghouse
Tools used: putty knife, Phillips head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, nutdriver
All of the information in this kit installation video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Gibson, Kenmore, Westinghouse
Tools used: putty knife, Phillips head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, nutdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the spring clips.
3
Now rotate the top up and support it.
4
If you dryer has a rear control panel
5
Your next step is to disconnect the door switch wires.
6
If your dryer has the control panel in the front you will need to disconnect the wire harness.
7
If necessary, you may also need to remove the zip tie securing the wires.
8
Now, remove the front panel mounting screws and pull the front panel up and out to remove.
9
If still intact, remove the old upper felt seal from the drum support rim and clean off any residue.
10
Prepare the new felt seal for installation by first applying the high temperature adhesive to the drum support rim.
11
Allow the adhesive to set for one minute then align the new seal around the rim, applying pressure as you go.
12
Repeat the procedure for the lower felt seal.
13
Allow the adhesive to dry while you replace the other parts in the kit.
14
Your next step is to remove the screws to release the rear access panel.
15
Reach into the cabinet and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
16
If applicable, detach the spacer at the front of the cabinet by removing the mounting screw.
17
Now, use the belt to help lift the drum up and out and discard the old belt.
18
Remove the screws to release both the old bearing hitch as well as the old bearing cup and brackets.
19
You’re now ready to install the new bearing hitch and support cup.
20
Position the new bearing hitch and secure it with the mounting screws.
21
Be aware the holes in the hitch are not prethreaded so this may require some effort.
22
Prepare the new bearing support for installation by first inserting the grounding ball into the cup then align the new front bracket and screws.
23
Position the rear bracket against the dryer’s back panel.
24
Position the new bearing cup and bracket and secure the assembly with the mounting screws.
25
Generously apply the lubricant to the bearing hitch and cup.
26
Replace the drum into the cabinet and position by lowering the bearing hitch into the cup.
27
Reinstall the spacer.
28
Your next step is to disconnect the spring and pull out the old idler pulley.
29
Install the new idler pulley by first attaching the spring then slide the pulley onto the motor carriage pivot.
30
Install the new belt by sliding it over the drum, ribbed-side down.
31
Reach through the rear panel and thread the belt onto the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
32
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
33
Position the rear access panel and secure the screws.
34
Reinstall the front panel by aligning the slots at the bottom of the panel with the support clips then lift up the drum as you snap the front panel into place.
35
Secure the mounting screws and reconnect the wire harness or door switch wires depending on your model.
36
Use a zip tie to secure the wires.
37
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
38
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for installing the maintenance kit, including the rear bearing, front felt seals, belt and idler pulley, on Frigidaire dryers. The most common reason for replacing these parts is when the dryer is making loud or squeaking noises.
All of the information in this kit installation video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Gibson, Kenmore, Westinghouse
Tools used: putty knife, Phillips head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, nutdriver
All of the information in this kit installation video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Gibson, Kenmore, Westinghouse
Tools used: putty knife, Phillips head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, nutdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the spring clips.
3
Now rotate the top up and support it.
4
If you dryer has a rear control panel
5
Your next step is to disconnect the door switch wires.
6
If your dryer has the control panel in the front you will need to disconnect the wire harness.
7
If necessary, you may also need to remove the zip tie securing the wires.
8
Now, remove the front panel mounting screws and pull the front panel up and out to remove.
9
If still intact, remove the old upper felt seal from the drum support rim and clean off any residue.
10
Prepare the new felt seal for installation by first applying the high temperature adhesive to the drum support rim.
11
Allow the adhesive to set for one minute then align the new seal around the rim, applying pressure as you go.
12
Repeat the procedure for the lower felt seal.
13
Allow the adhesive to dry while you replace the other parts in the kit.
14
Your next step is to remove the screws to release the rear access panel.
15
Reach into the cabinet and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
16
If applicable, detach the spacer at the front of the cabinet by removing the mounting screw.
17
Now, use the belt to help lift the drum up and out and discard the old belt.
18
Remove the screws to release both the old bearing hitch as well as the old bearing cup and brackets.
19
You’re now ready to install the new bearing hitch and support cup.
20
Position the new bearing hitch and secure it with the mounting screws.
21
Be aware the holes in the hitch are not prethreaded so this may require some effort.
22
Prepare the new bearing support for installation by first inserting the grounding ball into the cup then align the new front bracket and screws.
23
Position the rear bracket against the dryer’s back panel.
24
Position the new bearing cup and bracket and secure the assembly with the mounting screws.
25
Generously apply the lubricant to the bearing hitch and cup.
26
Replace the drum into the cabinet and position by lowering the bearing hitch into the cup.
27
Reinstall the spacer.
28
Your next step is to disconnect the spring and pull out the old idler pulley.
29
Install the new idler pulley by first attaching the spring then slide the pulley onto the motor carriage pivot.
30
Install the new belt by sliding it over the drum, ribbed-side down.
31
Reach through the rear panel and thread the belt onto the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
32
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
33
Position the rear access panel and secure the screws.
34
Reinstall the front panel by aligning the slots at the bottom of the panel with the support clips then lift up the drum as you snap the front panel into place.
35
Secure the mounting screws and reconnect the wire harness or door switch wires depending on your model.
36
Use a zip tie to secure the wires.
37
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
38
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Maintenance Kit
$114.94
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Multi Screwdriver
$59.00
Total$0.00
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