Paul April 13, 2015 for Model Number norge dep223v Recently my heating element went bad so I replaced and the thermostat. now the heat will come on for about 30 seconds and go off and stay off for about 60 seconds and dose not dry the clothes. The felt has about 6 inches missing out of it right by the heating element is this what is wrong with it?
1 Answer Hello Paul, The bad seal is probably 90% of the problem. The remaining issue will be in the dryer exhaust duct, (the most neglected part of a home in most cases). A full 4 inch diameter to outside is necessary for proper normal operation to occur. The missing part of the seal allows the lint, heat, and moisture to recirculate, drastically increasing dry time and wear on the appliance. Read More...
Karen February 16, 2013 for Model Number majic chef 20 lb compacity it show no model number I replace both rollers and put on a new belt I remember having to lift the flap of the seal up to access a nut on both rollers. When I reinstalled the drum, I made sure the drum was up against the rear seal just as before. the drum rotated for awhile then stopped when I took the drum off I noticed that it somehow incorporated the seal with the rollers but the seal covered the rollers to start with what is really going on now I can't figure out how the seal seats itself it can't be inside the drum but if it is on the out side how do I prevent in from not getting caught in the rollers of course I now need to to purchase a new seal and I am seriously having twisted thoughts on the damage I would like to do to this dryer as in smashing it into a 1x1 cubical. Help.!
1 Answer Karen, A couple of things to remember, The felt seal is folded in half, and one half is secured to the bulkhead, and the other half presses against the rim of the tumbler to form a seal. When installed you have to check and make sure the seal is seated and folded properly in order to "clear" the rollers. Check and make sure the tumbler is not out of round, and that the roller and shafts are installed properly, the rollers and shaft, coukld allow the gap between the tumbler and bulkhead to increase, and allow small articles to get caught in the gap. Read More...
Steve P. September 23, 2012 for Model Number pye3300ayw My felt seal fell off my drum about a week ago and now it takes twice along for my clothes to dry. Is the missing seal causing this or is there somthing else wrong like the heating element going bad?
1 Answer Hello Steve, Without the felt seal, the heat, lint, and moisture is all blown back into the cabinet where the unit normally draws in the intake air. This is basically recirculating the moisture and I am surprized that the unit is drying the clothes this quickly. The seal is almost as important as the duct that carries the heat, linty, and moisture outside. Needless to say, you need to replace the seal. Read More...
Scott May 18, 2011 for Model Number 31001747 How do you install this felt seal assembly? I need pictures of where it goes on the door, as the one on the dryer completely fell off today!
1 Answer Hello Scott. This piece is installed by removing the top of the dryer and pulling out the drum. Once the drum is removed you should be able to see where the seal fits between it and the bulkhead. Most dryers have tabs that will hold the seal in. Replace the drum and the top of the dryer and you should be all set. I hope this info helps. Read More...
1 Answer Hello. The felt seal works as a bearing for the drum to ride on. Hope this helps. Read More...