The plastic housing on the inside of my dryer has become brittle & the pieces that have broken off snag the cloths. AppliancePro has the whole front for $80, but I would like to just replace the plastic or repair it. Any suggestions? Does the front panel come off easily?
Steve
I just ordered the front panel for ApplianceParts. Does anyone here know how it is attached to the dryer frame? If it is clips, is there a special tool needed?
Steve
I finally got the right part to replace but I still need to know if I need a special tool to take the front panel off? Is it held on by clips?
Steve
Steve,
Which part did you order? The part number you posted earlier does not look like the right one.
Gene.
Thanks Gene for the interest. You are right, they did send me the wrong part. This is the correct part:
Part Details - GE Front air duct assembly, part number: AP3186270
I will still have to remove the front panel. Do I need a special tool, or there clips?
Steve
No Steve, you do not need any special tools.
[LEFT][COLOR=#000000]Open the door and remove the screws holding the top panel from the door frame.
Lift the top panel and remove the screw on each side holding the front panel.
Remove the front panel.[/COLOR]
Gene.[/LEFT]
Thank you very much Gene. I can’t believe how easy that was to change that part once I knew how to open up the dryer!
Steve
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No Steve, you do not need any special tools.
[LEFT][COLOR=#000000]Open the door and remove the screws holding the top panel from the door frame.
Lift the top panel and remove the screw on each side holding the front panel.
Remove the front panel.[/COLOR]
Gene.[/LEFT]
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You are welcome Steve. I’m glad you were able to fix it.
Gene.