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Dryer Maintenance Made Easy: Replace Belt, Idler Pulley & Roller Wheels - Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore

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Skill Level

Beginner

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$0–50

Equipment

Whirlpool
Is your dryer making strange noises or not spinning properly? It might be time for a simple maintenance fix. This video shows you how to replace the Dryer Maintenance Kit Part # 4392065 (PD00002464) which includes the drive belt, idler pulley, and drum roller wheels for your Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Estate, Roper, Inglis, Admiral and other Whirlpool-brand dryers using an easy-to-follow repair kit. Learn how to identify symptoms like thumping, squeaking, or a non-rotating drum and take action to get your dryer running like new again. With clear step-by-step instructions and helpful tips from Dustin, this video makes dryer maintenance a breeze, saving you time and money. Purchase a Genuine Whirlpool Dryer Maintenance Kit here: https://partsdr.com/part/4392065-dryer-repair-kit Table of Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Dryer Maintenance Kit Components Explanation 1:50 - Where to Purchase a Dryer Maintenance Kit 2:00 - Tools Needed 2:15 - Disclaimer 2:28 - How to Remove the Top Panel 2:40 - How to Open the Top Panel 3:20 - How to Disconnect the Door Switch 3:33 - How to Remove the Front Panel 4:15 - How to Prop the Dryer Drum 4:25 - Idler Pulley and Drive Belt Orientation 4:35 - Removing the Idler Pulley 4:55 - Removing the Dryer Drum 5:07 - Removing the Right Drum Roller 5:32 - Removing the Left Drum Roller 6:50 - Locating Model Tag 7:05 - Installing the Left Drum Roller 9:05 - Installing the Right Drum Roller 9:30 - Inspecting the Drum 9:45 - Inspecting the Rear Felt Seal 10:11 - Inspecting the Front Seal Bearing 10:49 - Installing the Dryer Drum 11:00 - Replacing the Drive Belt 12:14 - Installing the Idler Pulley 12:35 - Drive Belt Path 13:13 - Installing the Front Panel 14:00 - Reconnecting the Door Switch 14:11 - Closing the Top Panel 14:27 - Outro Roller Axel Videos: Left - https://youtu.be/2p4G3b6iarI Right - https://youtu.be/QL99ITA_Yqc Replacing the Rear Felt Seal: https://youtu.be/evrae3NdUFI Replacing the Support Ring Bearing Kit: https://youtu.be/bYnw-tNS6WY Replacing the Front Drum Seal and Bearing: https://youtu.be/fFxKX4jltos This Part PD00002464 (Mfg #4392065) replaces these parts: - 4392065RC - 2014 - 8106 - 8237 - 8238 - 80046 - 279435 - 279436 - 279708 - 279709 - 279860 - 279948 - 26000279435 - 26000279436 - 279708MS - 279709MS - 4392065VP Our Competitor’s Part Numbers for this part - 587636 - AP3131942 - PS373087 - EAP373087 Compatible Brands - Admiral - Amana - Crosley - Estate - Kenmore - Kitchen Aid - Magic Chef - Maytag - Roper - Whirlpool Dryer shown in video: WED4950HW Appliances break, but repair & maintenance doesn’t need to be difficult. Find the right part for your job at: https://partsdr.com/ We sell OEM appliance parts for Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Estate, Roper, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Tappan, Westinghouse, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Bosch, LG, Samsung, and more. If you found this video helpful, please click the thumbs up button and leave us a comment below. Connecting with us: Facebook: https://facebook.com/PartsDr Twitter: https://twitter.com/parts_dr Repair Forum: http://forum.partsdr.com/ Blog: https://partsdr.com/blog/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/PartsDr?sub_confirmation=1 #PartsDr #MakeAppliancesGreatAgain #ApplianceRepair #Whirlpool #Maytag #Amana