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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Electric Laundry Center Idler Spring Replacement (3205241) 
Frigidaire Electric Laundry Center Idler Spring Replacement (3205241)
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$61.51Estimated Savings
$112.5003:36
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the idler spring on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the dryer drum will not spin.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
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This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the dryer drum belt idler arm spring in your frigidaire laundry center…
2
… you will need a number two square drive bit or a phillips-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power cord.
4
Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
5
You may need to detach the venting from the dryer to fully access the rear of the laundry center.
6
You may also need to shut off the incoming water…
7
… and remove the hot and cold water supply lines as well.
8
If necessary, remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
9
Use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the dryer access panel.
10
Set the panel aside.
11
Move the idler arm to the left so you can detach the belt from the motor pulley and idler pulley.
12
Next, slide the idler arm off the mounting pin and detach the spring if still intact.
13
Unhook the old spring from the frame to fully remove.
14
To install the new idler arm spring…
15
… first insert one end into the slots in the frame.
16
With the pulley facing outward, attach the spring to the arm… then realign the arm on the mounting pin.
17
Loop the belt onto the idler pulley and motor pulley in a zig-zag formation.
18
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
19
Reinstall the access panel by inserting the tabs into the slots first…
20
… then rethread the screws.
21
If necessary, reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub.
22
Reattach the hot and cold water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
23
Reattach the venting if required…
24
… and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
25
Turn the water supply back on if necessary…
26
… plug the power cord back in…
27
… and your laundry center should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the idler spring on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the dryer drum will not spin.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the dryer drum belt idler arm spring in your frigidaire laundry center…
2
… you will need a number two square drive bit or a phillips-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power cord.
4
Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
5
You may need to detach the venting from the dryer to fully access the rear of the laundry center.
6
You may also need to shut off the incoming water…
7
… and remove the hot and cold water supply lines as well.
8
If necessary, remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
9
Use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the dryer access panel.
10
Set the panel aside.
11
Move the idler arm to the left so you can detach the belt from the motor pulley and idler pulley.
12
Next, slide the idler arm off the mounting pin and detach the spring if still intact.
13
Unhook the old spring from the frame to fully remove.
14
To install the new idler arm spring…
15
… first insert one end into the slots in the frame.
16
With the pulley facing outward, attach the spring to the arm… then realign the arm on the mounting pin.
17
Loop the belt onto the idler pulley and motor pulley in a zig-zag formation.
18
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
19
Reinstall the access panel by inserting the tabs into the slots first…
20
… then rethread the screws.
21
If necessary, reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub.
22
Reattach the hot and cold water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
23
Reattach the venting if required…
24
… and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
25
Turn the water supply back on if necessary…
26
… plug the power cord back in…
27
… and your laundry center should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Idler Spring
$61.51
Total$0.00
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