Ralph July 13, 2025 for Model Number 417. 93042200 I replaced the rear drum bearing, idler pulley assembly, belt, and even the motor and our dryer is still loud. I ran the new motor without a load and it is loud by itself. It’s a cheap aftermarket motor; could it be the culprit, creating resonance in the entire chassis? It’s an elevated volume hum sound. Too annoying to use the machine!
1 Answer Ralph, thanks for the question. It is best to use OEM parts. With that said, the motor could be the issue, and it's also a good idea to check that all other components are correctly in place. Read More...
Claude March 31, 2024 for Model Number GLER341AS2 I just asked about motor shaft lubricant to prevent the blower wheel from seizing. But if for some reason no lubricant is recommended or it doesn't prevent rust from sealing the blower wheel to the shaft, is there anything to be done to release the wheel? Spray lubricants would not appear to penetrate the inside and I'm afraid to use a propane torch because although the center of the wheel that goes on the motor shaft appears to be metalic, everything around it including the stripped nut is made of plastic and will melt.
1 Answer Claude, Unfortunately, you may have to break the plastic blower wheel off and use a puller tool or heat to get the metal part of the shaft or replace the motor and the blower wheel. Read More...
Claude Steinberg March 31, 2024 for Model Number GLER341AS2 Is it safe to use automotive anti-seize lubricant on the end of the shaft that the blower wheel screws to? Or is there another lubricant you recommend? Like di-electric grease for spark plugs? Blower wheel turns fine but was fused to the shaft. We tried two people with all their strength holding the shaft and turning against it, putting cloth inside the arc joint pliers, using a breaker bar with the 7/8 socket--all that happens is the plastic nut on the outside of the rounded shaft gets rounded and won't turn or separate from the dead motor. Just ordered new blower wheel assembly for an additional $127. With new belt, foam seal and bearing and square end screw drivers for screws designed to frustrate DIYers, it's getting to be the cost of a new dryer at this point. I don't want to replace a perfectly good part again owing to shoddy manufacturing and planned obsolescence.
Ed May 16, 2022 for Model Number 417.83042201 We have by hand turned the idler pulley and motor/fan and they turn freely and there is no debris in the fan. We have replaced the rear drum ball and socket assembly, and the front felt upper and lower seals, and still the dryer makes a straining noise sound and drum does not spin fast. Does this sound like a faulty motor problem ?
1 Answer Ed. With the blower being clear, the bearing have been replaced, and the idler pulley being good then this will be a faulty motor. Read More...
Edward May 16, 2022 for Model Number 417.83042201 We have replaced the rear drum ball and socket assembly, and the front felt upper and lower seals, and still the dryer makes a straining noise sound and drum does not spin properly. We also checked the motor and blower fan and they both spin freely by hand. Does this sound like a faulty motor problem ?
1 Answer Edward, it would be recommended that the idler pulley 131863007 is inspected for free rotation. If it does not rotate freely, it can stop the motor from being able to rotate the drum properly. The blower wheel would also need to be inspected for any debris that could be creating a stiff rotation of the motor drive shaft. Read More...
Annar December 27, 2021 for Model Number FGQ332ES I need to order parts for a very old Kenmore Gas Dryer (Model 417.92042101) same as Frigidaire Gallery FGQ332ES0. On your video to replace the motor, you show a WHITE plastic bracket (spacer) that mounts to the top (middle) of the cabinet with one screw. My old one is YELLOW and does not have a flange that fits to support the drum at the rim. I would like to order the WHITE plastic one along with other parts, too. But I cannot find a P/N it. It does not show up on the parts (cabinet) diagram). I am not sure what to call it, but you called it a SPACER. Please can you find the P/N for me and let me know if you have a replacement for it. Thanks, Anna
1 Answer Anna, The manufacturer never made this white plastic spacer available for sale because it is not a necessary part. Read More...
Robert J. July 31, 2021 for Model Number GLER642AS3 Frigidaire Gallery Dryer Noisy clanking squeal that stoped after start up. I removed rear drum bearing kit. I started motor without drum and still received a quick squeal. What else could cause squeal? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Robert, This could be caused by a bad motor bearing or something in the blower wheel or the blower wheel could be contacting the blower shroud. I would unplug the unit and spin the motor by hand to see if it sounds normal. Read More...
Joe August 28, 2020 for Model Number 41781042000 I noticed that my new dryer motor has a slightly different model and P/N number than my old one..other than that it looks the same as the old..Is this normal...
1 Answer Joe, as the manufacturer makes updates to their parts, the part number will change to mirror the revision. Read More...
Jim February 11, 2019 for Model Number GLER341AS2 I'm working on a Frigidaire dryer. When the timer is set on say 50 minutes of timed dry, the heater element starts to heat before I turn it on. Could it be the switch in the motor is stuck closed? Thanks.
1 Answer Jim, if the motor switch is closed, you will read 120 volts on the yellow wire at pin M1 at the motor switch. Other than that, you may have a element that is grounded and the coil is touching metal. The motor would need to be replaced if it is sending voltage through without it be turned on and running, 131560100 Read More...
Ever March 21, 2018 for Model Number FGR311FS0 Motor overheats, vibrates and stop, changed a new one and does the same. I have it runing freely, just the fan and does the same.
1 Answer Ever, You will want to check to make sure that the rear bearings are good and that the bearing slide in the front is not damaged. Also check to make sure that the idler pulley is not seizing up. These would be the most likely causes for the issue that is occurring. Read More...