Emma June 23, 2014 for Model Number LGR7648KQ1 A few weeks ago, I cleaned out my dryer vent for the first time in over ten years. (I know, it was overdue.) A week later, I removed the lint housing to clean the lint from that area. I noticed that the seal around the exhaust grille was messed up but just put the housing back. In the interim I purchased a new seal for the lint housing and also for the blower wheel because I wasn't sure what kind of condition that was in. We put the new ones on yesterday; a lot of disintegrated seal had accumulated in the back of the dryer which I vacuumed. My question is as follows: I would assume at this point that my dryer is reasonably lint free inside. However, I noticed that when the dryer is empty, there is a nice, consistent airflow that I feel outside my house coming out of my vent, but when there are clothes in the dryer (wet or dry- I tested it out with a just a few pillowcases) the airflow is intermittent. It will be strong for a few seconds, then weak for a second or so before becoming strong again. My metal foil venting also moves around a lot more (in kind of a jerking fashion) when there are clothes inside the dryer than when the dryer is empty. I’m not sure, but it may be that the outside of the door gets hotter – maybe too hot with items inside. I cannot compare this to how it was before I did this work because I had never felt the airflow outside before hand and the dryer was a lot closer to the wall so the vent would not have had the freedom to move so much even if it had wanted to. In fact the jerking motion of the vent may have started after we just cleaned the duct – I had thought that it was a good thing because it meant more airflow! Is the fact that the airflow is not consistently strong a problem? I went to my sister’s house- she has a different dryer and venting, but her airflow was consistently strong.) Is there anything that I did that could have caused it? Why is the airflow okay when the dryer is empty? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Emma. Check the blades of the blower wheel and the wheel and make sure they are not clogged or bad in the unit. Read More...
John April 14, 2014 for Model Number LEN2000JQ1 Can I use the same foam like you would use for weather-stripping doors and windows?
1 Answer Hello John! No, it is not recommended. You'll need to replace the lint screen housing foam seal WP339956 if defective on your unit now. Thanks. Read More...
Barbara February 28, 2014 for Model Number WGD5900SW Can I use an appliance foam gasket instead of part #AP3023087?
1 Answer Hello Barbara. You need to use the seal your model is calling for on the unit WP339956. Read More...
Susan December 28, 2013 for Model Number LT5000XSW2 Hi - The lint screen assembly continues to drop from the back wall of the dryer. So, I purchased a new screen, seal, and cover from you which arrived yesterday. My question is: Where do I place the seal? Do I attach it to the edge of the opening in the back of the dryer?
1 Answer Hello Susan. It goes around the edge of the large opening in the middle on the lint housing assembly. Read More...
Curt March 27, 2011 for Model Number LVE6300W0 Does this gasket/seal require an adhesive for installation, and if so, what is your part number for it? Also, is there a gasket for the heating element assembly where it mounts into the rear drum panel, or is this a metal-to-metal joint? If a gasket is available for this joint, please provide me with a part number for this as well. I gave you a lot to do! Thanks in advance for your help! Curt.
1 Answer Hello Curt. The lint screen housing foam seal has a sticky side. Just peel off the covering and stick it in place. As far as the heater there is no gaskets needed. The part number for the heater assembly for your model number LVE6300W0 is WP4391960. Hope this helps. Have a great day.. Read More...