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I have replaced my blower wheel. The clamps do not keep the wheel securely fastened to the shaft. I works for about 1 minute. Do I need need clamps? I hate to purchase a new dryer if a $8.00 clamp will fix it. I have done this twice.

Worker for Model Number dpsr483ea1ww

Answer Hello Worker. It sounds like you need to replace the blower wheel WE16M15 and the clamp WE1X688 on the unit.

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I just replaced the dryer wheel and clamps. My new dryer wheel keeps sliding foward causing a loud squealing noise which is why I replaced the old one. How do I keep this from continuing?

Doug

Answer Doug, Check and make sure you didn't over torque the retainer screw and distress the back "clamp" portion of the retainer. Check the end of the motor shaft, make sure it's not distressed and damaged from the previous blower whell mishap. Make sure you have the blower whell installed as close to the back of the housing as possiible wihout rubbing the housing.

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My dryer was not heating up so I went and changed the ignitor switch and it seem like it was heating pretty good but it ran about 5 minutes but then went back to heating just a little, I end up having to run the dryer twice before all the clothes dry. I am not sure what to check from here, I did take the vent pipe off and it was clear of lint. Can you tell me what might be the problem?

Jody for Model Number DHDSR46GE2WW

Answer Hello Jody. It sounds like an air flow issue. You will need to check the ducts inside the dryer and the blower wheel as well in the unit.

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What is the torque limit for the blower clamp screw? How tight is tight? I have hand tightened the screw but after a few minutes the blower clamp releases and the blower wheel slides forward and scrapes the front frame. Upon inspection the screw appears to have a damaged thread about 1/2 inch from the end. Does the rear clamp need to be straightened if the torque was exceeded?

Stlouis Jjl for Model Number dwsr405gb1ww

Answer Hello Stlouis JJL There is no torque specification on the clamp screw. If the screw is damaged this would cause the clamp to loosen and you would want to replace the clamp. The rear clamp would need to be straighened if it is not in place properly.

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Dryer was making a grating noise. Have just finished replacing blower wheel and as well as retainer with new parts. Works fine for about 2 minutes and then the blower wheel slips off the drive shaft and get that grating noise again. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

Clifford Craig for Model Number GE DBXR463

Answer Clifford, Check and make sure you didn't over torque the retainer screw and distress the back "clamp" portion of the retainer. Check the end of the motor shaft, make sure it's not distressed and damaged from the previous blower whell mishap. Make sure you have the blower whell installed as close to the back of the housing as possiible wihout rubbing the housing

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What would cause the blower wheel not to operate when everything else seems to be working fine? The dryer is approx. three years old. Are there fuses or would it be the blower motor?

Hunter for Model Number DWSR483EG3WW

Answer Hello Hunter. If the blower wheel WE16M15 strips out on the motor shaft, the motor will run, but the wheel does not turn. Hope this helps.

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My dryer heats on all cycles and the tub rotates but it still takes 3 or 4 drying cycles to get the clothes dry. Could it be that the blower is not working?

Hunter for Model Number DWSR483EG3WW

Answer Hello Hunter. Yes, it could be the blower wheel WE16M15. It sounds like the venting system is clogged or kinked. You will need to check the vent and clean it out. Be sure and clean the vent pipe and the dryer air duct assembly. If the air flow is not good, the unit will retain moist air causing the clothes not to dry. Try running the unit with the vent unhooked from the back of the dryer and see if the dryer works properly. Hope this helps.

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I don't have any heat regardless of the cycle I am using. The vent line is clear. Could it be the thermostat or a blower wheel? Is there a heating assembly kit needed possibly?

Jason for Model Number dbxr453et2ww

Answer Hello Jason. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater WE11M23 and thermal fuses WE4M137 WE4M160 and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter TJMA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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My dryer is squeaking, I replaced the green glides, but still squeaking. I pinpointed the squeaking to the blower wheel grinding on the front plate. It has a lot of play, if I push it in by hand the squeaking stops but after a couple of minutes it works its way out into the metal. Is this a screw issue?? Thank you

Bryan for Model Number DBSR453EB2WW

Answer Hello Bryan. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the blower wheel WE16M15 WE1X688 is bad and will need to be replaced. The manufacture recommends replacing the clamp with the wheel. Hope this helps.

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When running the dryer it only warms up does not get hot to dry cloths properly. That is on any cycle

Wilbur for Model Number DJXR473EVOaa

Answer Hello Wilbur. Please disconnect the unit from the exhaust vent tube from the rear of the unit and run a cycle. If you notice that the unit is working fine, you will want to clean out the tubing. Hope this helps!

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