Susan January 21, 2019 for Model Number WED8200YW1 We've got light brown streaks appearing on our clothes after they have been in the dryer. This happened once before a couple of years ago and we had a professional come out ($265! ouch!) to replace the felt drum seal. Unfortunately, I did not make note of which seal (front or back) he replaced. My husband wants to attempt this repair himself this time -- is there a way to know whether the front or back (or both) seal needs to be replaced before opening it all up?
1 Answer Susan, the rear and front drum seal uses the same part number, 280140. What happens is the seals will start to rust out and when clothes get caught in between the seal the the bulkhead, it pinches the clothes and leaves a rust mark on the clothes. I would replace the front and rear seal at the same time. Make sure you clean the rust off the bulkhead as well. Read More...
Mark G July 14, 2015 for Model Number MGDB400VQ0 Drum is rotating, it makes a slight metal to metal grinding noise. I believe the drum slides need to be replaced. However, I do not see this part on the schematic. Are they listed as the front or rear drum seal or by some other name? Thanks.
1 Answer Mark, Your dryer doesn't have drum slides, yours have front and rear drum rollers WPW10314173, they can make a light metal on metal noise when the shaft or bearing get dry. You may want to check and make sure there's not a button, zipper, etc. stuck in or between the drum seal and bulkhead that can also make a noise similar to your description. Read More...
John June 15, 2015 for Model Number MGDB800VQ0 My front drum seal is coming apart, the call out number is 27 which is identified as the rear seal. Am I missing something? Thanks
Kevin C June 04, 2015 for Model Number MEDB850YW0 How many front panels need removed, how and do I still need to pull the drum out, and do I need to disconnect a lot of electronics in addition to the door sensor.
1 Answer Hello Kevin. To remove the drum, you must raise the top and remove the front panel and front bulk head. Read More...