How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP5984180 / 339392V Dryer Lint Screen

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Part Number: AP5984180 / 339392V

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Less than 15 minutes

Tom S Norco , CA December 14, 2014

Broken lint screen and broken door shut off switch

Put lint screen into opening Opened top of dryer, unplugged the switch and unscrewed it from dryer front, slipped new one in screwed it in and plugged it into the wiring.

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Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Screwdrivers

Lynn A Washington , IL November 21, 2014

Screens were broken!

I replaced the screens with new ones.

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Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes

Anthony N South Boston , MA November 21, 2014

Damaged lint trap

Replaced lint trap

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Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes

Maude J Rockville , VA September 18, 2014

I needed a dryer lint screen

I purchased the dryer screen and put it in with no problem.

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Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes

Craig S Westerville , OH September 14, 2014

Electric dryer not making airflow

The lint filter had an area with broken wires. Lint had been getting through there for years, and clogged up the blower and the blower duct. I replaced the filter and clened out all the lint, and everything worked fine afterwards.