DDC4400SLMWH General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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Dryer started to thump and scrape
First and most important - safety. Either unplug the dryer or shut off the circuit breaker. Remove the two screws to the top cover. To locate these screws just open the door as they are located at the top of the door opening. Remove screws and lift up the top cover and carefully pull towards you. Place to the side away from the work area. This now will expose two screws within the side panels holding the front door and front housing. Remove the two screws, lift up and out to remove front housing assemble. Be careful when you remove as the wiring to the light fixture is included. Just remove cover and place side ways close to the dryer.
Remove the bulb then remove the white plastic drum bearing (snaps out or in when replacing with a flat screwdriver).
Prior to installing the new drum bearing install the four white slide strips on top of the drum bearing. Review the old parts for comparison. These actually act as the bushings between the drum bearing and the clothes drum. Please keep in mind the slides do not come with the drum bearing when ordering. You must order seperately. Once the new assemble is snapped into the metal front cover/door now you can re-assemble. While you have the drum exposed it's a good time to check the belt for wear. Sometimes a worn or ripped belt can be the same symptom of the thumpimg sound. For the assemble just reverse all the earlier steps. Plug cord back in or turn on the circuit breaker and run the dryer. You should be good to go for more years of service.
Remove the bulb then remove the white plastic drum bearing (snaps out or in when replacing with a flat screwdriver).
Prior to installing the new drum bearing install the four white slide strips on top of the drum bearing. Review the old parts for comparison. These actually act as the bushings between the drum bearing and the clothes drum. Please keep in mind the slides do not come with the drum bearing when ordering. You must order seperately. Once the new assemble is snapped into the metal front cover/door now you can re-assemble. While you have the drum exposed it's a good time to check the belt for wear. Sometimes a worn or ripped belt can be the same symptom of the thumpimg sound. For the assemble just reverse all the earlier steps. Plug cord back in or turn on the circuit breaker and run the dryer. You should be good to go for more years of service.
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Mary from Poughkeepsie, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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old screen was not sealing properly
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Thomas from Wake Forest, NC
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Purchased a used dryer & lint filter had holes due to rust
On my GE Dryer the lint filter is located inside the door at the bottom. The filter can just be pulled out by hand & a new one pushed into place
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Barry from WARRIOR, AL
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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a lot
started with replacing the belt and tension pulley which I purchased from another source. I found your videos on line and they are great. easy to follow. Realized I needed the bottom vent assembly and your prices were better than my local supplier. It was easy to replace thanks to your video. It was nice that you included it in the final order status. The only problems. Did not know the duct felt seal was included with the new duct assembly. I ordered the wrong bearing slides, web site showed both green and white for my model. I now realize I should replace the upper bearing housing. Can I return the unused parts, unopened and have that put as a credit to my next order? Thanks
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Craig from HOPKINS, MI
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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Broken piece
Snap out the broken part. Snap in the new part. Use caution with the wires, but don’t have to disconnect them.
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Kevin from GALES FERRY, CT
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Plastic tab broke on handle --- temp taped on.
My daughter, who has the dryer in Florida, made the repair herself. She removed the broken handle that had been temporarily taped in place. Cleaned off tape residue with Goo-Gone. Then took the new handle and snapped it into place. Worked just like it was supposed to.
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Jay from Niceville, FL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Old lint filter had deteriorated
Removed old one, inserted new one in slot. Just have to be sure it's turned in the right direction.
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Doug from INMAN, SC
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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My last phase of repairs of minor items.
if your unit has over 6,000 hours of operations, one needs to remove the front panel and inspect the sliders that the drum rides on. The video were very helpful to replace the sliders. Unfortunately, my dryer had over 10,000 hours of operations over a 30 years period, hence a major repair costing over $200.00 dollars. The drum sliders were gone, hence the drum eat through the plastic guides. More so, the drum started to eat away the front panel. If the dryer is eating your closes and making a noise, one is looking at a $200.00 repair job. Hence check the sliders early will save one $$$$.
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Edward from EDGEWATER, FL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Original terminal grounding block melted for unknown reason.
Unscrewed the old, screwed in the new making sure wires matched up same as before. Reset my breaker and works like new again.
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Manuel, J from MCALESTER, OK
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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take the old dryer lint screen out
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Dave from EDGEWATER, FL
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Door handle broke
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Barbara from HAWLEY, PA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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broken dryer door handle
removed remaining handle pieces and simply snapped the new part in place. very simple,very easy.
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Danny from DOVER, AR
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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door filter
was no repair- removed filter from door and installed new filter into door. No tools required.
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victor from ST AUGUSTINE, FL
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Switch not working.
Open the door and removed the part. Installed the new part and started the dryer.
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Alan from BELFORD, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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inherited machine, lint filter missing
Searched the sites order # online, called, ordered, delivered PDQ, unpackaged, popped in. That was it.
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KAREN from THIBODAUX, LA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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