DLE5977B LG Dryer - Instructions

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  • Paul from Marriottsville, MD
  • Easy
  • More than 2 hours
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
I had ask how to get the top off., it was simple ,take 3 screws off the bottom angle bracket .and slide top back about 2" then lift.then remove the front panels. '
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no heat
  • sean from Mableton, GA
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
I accessed the thermostats by removing the exhaust pipe and a plate where the exhaust can be ported on the side as an alternative. You need to get two hands inside to work. I struggled a bit before I noticed the removable access plate on theside. Took about 40 mins to get all three thermostats replaced. not too bad, but it is a tight work ing space.
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Heard a thumping sound when running
  • Ernest from Arcanum, OH
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench set
Unplugged the dryer from the wall. Removed the back bracket holding the top on. Then the top will slide back and lift off. Next I removed the screws holding the control panel. Removed the door. Removed all the screws holding the front cover on. Removed the lent shoot. Manually rotated the tumbler. Checked both rollers in the front. Foun d one with the flat spot in it. Removed and replaced it.
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fractured, broken drum.
  • Thomas from Los Altos, CA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
Easy repair, more time spent de-linting the inside of the machine and the duct system.
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Dryer was taking twice the time to dry a load of clothes
  • Robert from Pickens, SC
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
The repair was not that difficult but one thing led to another(a small plastic part rolled under the dryer and then the plastic vent pipe broke from age when we pulled the dryer out to find it) and we discovered that the biggest problem was that the pesky ground squirrels in our area had taken up residence in our dryer vent. We found a d ead one that had come all the way into the dryer along with the acorn shells it had been eating. The vent itself was almost totally clogged with lint. The flap on the outside was stuck open allowing the ground squirrels to come in and find a nice warm, soft place in which to live. Now the dryer works like a charm but if we hadn't decided to change the gasket we would still be complaining about how long it takes to dry a load of clothes.
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drum motor was not starting when warm, centrifugal switch had broken
  • James from Randallstown, MD
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
removed the top of the dryer first by removing screws in the back and pulling the top back and up. Removed the control panel, followed by the door. The front panel and top brace were then removed. The belt was disengaged by pulling the tensioner idler and working the belt off the motor pulley. The drum was lifted out and set aside wit h the other parts. Holding the motor shaft with vice-grip pliers, and turning the nut on the blower wheel (left-hand thread!)removed the blower wheel. The motor is held by snap-on retainers and easily removed and swapped. Installation is reverse of disassembly. While in there, cleaned out the lint gathered everywhere. Also constructed a heat shield out of aluminum flashing and foil tape to cover the foil and foam tape between the burner assembly and sheet metal side. The foam had actually burned at some point in the past and the flashing should act as a better heat shield. A relatively easy repair, but should not have been necessary in a 7 year old dryer.
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thumping noise (cracked drum)
  • John from Staten Island, NY
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
well after hurricane sandy we had a family of 5 stay with us. after the storm we retrieved most of thier clothing and started washing. the machine worked off of a generator for 4 days almost around the clock. overloaded at times i might add. these folks lost just about everything. my wife noticed a noise i opened the machine and saw the c racked drum. i ordered a new one from you guys and saved the $900 on a new machine. together we breathed new life into it. thanks!!!
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My dryer was not heating
  • BILLHOPEN from SUTTON, WV
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
First I just replaced the ignitor on a hunch, (disassembly was easy once I saw the video) I also examined the high limit thermostadt and found it was tripped, so I reset the button. the dryer fired up, but soon the thermo tripped again. I found that I could reach it with my arm placed in the inspection port,( about a 4 inch diameter pop out) make sure you unplug first, find the button near the ignitor, and pop it in. the high limit thermo was only holding a few seconds, so I decided to replace it, and did a "shot-gun" approach, replacing all thermos and thermisters at once, only about 35 bucks delivered...BTW, PartSelect shipped them to me at the speed of light.....one day ! Ireplaced all thermos and did and extra scrulpoulous cleaning of the vent. NOTE: it is completely possible that ahe only problem was a reduced vent capacity cmbined with summer heat leading to tripping the high limit thermo....however the thermo was tripping waaaay too easil in my opinion. Anyway, I celebrated doing 10 loads of piled up laundry, and basking in the glory of my wife's admiration for saving a $1000. appliance replacement. "how did you know how to do this honey?" "yoir so smart" (i did'nt tell her about the PartSelect video)
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Loud squealing noise coming from dryer.
  • Todd from Fremont, OH
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Not knowing whether it was the pulley, tensioner, or drum roller I had previously pulled the dryer apart and noticed one roller shaft was rusty for some reason. When the part came in (which was quite fast)I disassembled the dryer to the point that I could remove the left rear drum roller. Replaced the roller and reassembled the dryer (t o my surprise without any extra screws or parts left). Fairly easy job, just time consuming.
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belt slipping, drum will not turn
  • Donna from Iowa, LA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
I first took the top off, then the front control panel, unplugged the wires from panel (very easy), took the front panel off, the rum comes out very easy, be sure to look at the way the belt goes back on the pulley. I didn't and it took me a while to figure it out. All goes back together very easy.
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Dryer door wouldn't stay latched
  • Lisa from Parker, CO
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Unscrewed the dryer latch on the dryer (not the piece on the dryer door) and screwed in the new piece! Bam, done and done. The ordering process was a snap, very friendly on the phone. She even emailed me a picture of the part before I ordered to make sure it was the right one, and was so patient with me, while my kids were sort of loud in the background. Thanks PartSelect.com, your part is quality and employee rocks.
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The latch on the dryer door was broken. I ordered the part, had it the next day and took it home to fix my dryer.
  • Sarah from Burkesville, KY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
It only took about 5 minutes to fix the problem. Took out two screws, removed old part, put the new one on and replaced the screws. Works great now!
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Needed new lint filter
  • Lisa from Saint Augustine, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Quick online ordering, part delivered to my home in 2 days! Yay! No more gross lint filter. The new one is exactly what is needed. Thanks! I would definitely order again with your company.
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frame of lint filter got bent out of shape
  • Roberta from Los Angeles, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Simply removed the old filter and put in the new one. I was impressed with the sales person when I ordered the filter by phone. The online site didn't have a photo of it - just a description and price. She reassured me that I was ordering the correct item--she was very friendly. And the price was reasonable.
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Lint screen had a damaged felt gasket.
  • Donald from Goodyear, AZ
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Could not fix original part. Ordered new lint screen and place it the dryer. No tools needed.
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