Julie June 20, 2011 for Model Number DLE5977S Is it possible to replace to gasket on the back side of the drum without replacing the entire drum?
1 Answer Hello Julie. Yes, 4036EL3001A is what you will need to replace the seal on the back of the drum. You will need to 1. Disassemble the top plate. 2. Remove the Cabinet Cover and Tub drum [front]. 3. Loosen belt from motor and idler pulleys. 4. Carefully remove the drum. 5. Chand the rear seal. 6. reinstall in reverse order. Hope this helps. Read More...
James June 01, 2011 How do you get the front of the dryer off so that you can get to where the new seal goes?
1 Answer Hello James. In order for us to tell you how to remove that panel, we would need the model and serial number of your appliance. If you can provide this info. we will try and determine how to remove the panel. Thanks for choosing us. Read More...
Robert April 12, 2011 for Model Number DLG5988B The drum felt seal (diagram #k140, p.n.AP4438638) came lose and was pulled into the drying clothes. The seal appears to be in good shape. Can this seal be replaced from inside the drum? Should the seal be glued in place to keep it from coming out again? If so what kind of glue is required?
1 Answer Hello Robert. You will need to remove the drum to replace this seal. Look and see if it was glued and if so, it will need to be glued back. Here is the part number for the glue WPY055980. Hope this helps. Read More...