Barry M Palo Alto , CA June 01, 2015 Appliance: Model GE DPXH46GA6WW Loud low frequency continuous grinding/thumping noise The problem turned out to be a loose blower fan rattling around inside the blower housing as the fan blade turned. The fan blade had partially separated from its center located silver bushing that screws onto the motor shaft. There was no way to reseat the fan onto the bushing - the opening in the fan blade was chewed up. And there was no way to get the bushing itself off the motor shaft with the fan blade sitting loosely on it. Removal required: 1) breaking the central part of the fan blade apart with pliers (it is soft plastic); 2) taking out the blower housing unit; 3) taking out the motor; 4) the silver bushing still wouldn't screw off the motor shaft - it was frozen solid; so I ended up cutting the bushing off the motor shaft using a hacksaw and making a large spiral cut through the bushing; the bushing is very soft metal, the challenge was to cut the bushing without cutting into the threads on the motor shaft; there ended up being some damage to the motor shaft threads but the new fan/bushing combination still went on easily. Once everything was taken apart, putting it back together was no problem. The new blower housing unit was a perfect fit. And it arrived very quickly via standard shipping, as advertised. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Wrench Set
Ted K Greensboro , NC December 08, 2018 Appliance: Model DSXH43GFOWW Older GE gas dryer under the counter side vent terrible noise (s) I couldn't find a replacement dryer that size, I don't think it's available. I had no choice but to fix. I've order parts from Appliance Pros for several things in my home. I changed bearings, belts, felts, but the noise was the Blower Housing kit, so I placed 2nd order. Fortunately it wasn't the motor. This is a great company, even if many parts are over priced. They ship immediately, they have great on line videos on "how to". Customer service is outstanding. So I guess we pay extra for good service. I'd give five stars if an eighty dollar motor didn't cost close to three hundred. (I didn't need one this time). This note is not a complaint, it's facts, and I'll certainly use this company again. We'll say four stars. BUT, they certainly got me out of a jam! ted Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set