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GFMN240GL0WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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Dryer belt was broken
4 of 8 people
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Alvino from newtown, CT
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers
I removed the top cover and the back cover to install new belt.
Once i put new belt i discovered that the pulley was also broken so now i have order the pulley so that i can complete the repair
Once i put new belt i discovered that the pulley was also broken so now i have order the pulley so that i can complete the repair
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evidently the pulley spring on video was very very very weak
2 of 3 people
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tim from NEW PRT RCHY, FL
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers
the pulley spring took so much pressure to hold it down it took 3 men and a boy to hold it and place it in position to to get the belt on. Also there is not enough room to get your arms and hands in without getting some small cuts.Ultimately I removed the screws in the back of the dryer and spread the side of the dryer out to gain proper
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access. It was an easy repair if the spring would not have been so strong.
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Dryer was making a loud squealing noise.
2 of 3 people
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Patrick from Albuquerque, NM
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I replaced the dryer bearing ( a plastic part) and all of the slides on the bearing. It now operates like new.
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Purchased a used dryer & lint filter had holes due to rust
2 of 3 people
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Barry from WARRIOR, AL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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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old screen was not sealing properly
2 of 3 people
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Thomas from Wake Forest, NC
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Replaced new screen in place of old one.
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Rubbing noise while dryer was running
2 of 3 people
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Carol from Simpsonville, SC
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed too of dryer and placed the parts on. Runs like a brand new one. Thanks so much!
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Dryer Not Starting
2 of 3 people
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Scott from Poughkeepsie, NY
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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First I replaced the timer, but dryer still did not start. took apart dryer, jumper out door and componet near motor to see what problem was and to be able to run dryer while opened up. Actually motor had seized up just enough to not allow motor to start rotating. Lubricated motor shaft and rotated motor for oil to work its way in. Tried
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starting again and motor started. Buttoned dryer back up and reconnected wires to appropriate places and started dryer again and again.Worked for 4 loads of laundry and still working for 3 loads on Wednesday. Working fine
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No Heat
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Steve from Santa Ana, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Removed gas line. removed control panel, removed top, removed front, removed burner, replaced igniter, put back in. paused and played the video. very easy to do. 42 minutes and I had a few beers.
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belt broke on dryer
2 of 3 people
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rodney from VANCEBORO, NC
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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good replacement procedure on you tube.
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No heat from dryer. Diagnosed by others as the Gas Valve
1 person
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William from Deerfield, IL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench set
Watched tecnician (I paid) as he diagnosed the problem. Four screws take of the top and front. Clothes drum slides out. Access to valve is good. Valve attaches to feed via compression fitting. Male end of fitting on unit is moved to new unit via allen wrench. Drive belt is re attached around drum and over idler easily. Part co
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st $90.00 shipp0ed to me. Technician asked $375.00 for this repair. Access the parts via placing the model number on Google Search.
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Loud squeaking
1 person
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Robert from BALTIMORE, MD
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Removed two screws, lifted the top, removed two more screws and tilted the front panel. The worn parts were accessible, and I simply placed the new parts in. It worked. A little trouble placing the top back in the slots, but a fist whack did the job.
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Reversing the dryer door.
1 person
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Chris from WACO, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed 4 #1 Philips screws from 1side and add to the other side.
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BELT SQUEAKING
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Al from CORP CHRISTI, TX
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
TOOK OFF TOP AND FRONT PANEL REACHED IN UNDER TUBE AND REMOVED FROM BELT TENSIONER HARDEST PART IS PUTTING BACK ON TENSIONER TAKES TWO HANDS LAYING ON YOUR BELLY
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Loud squeek when dryer was running
1 person
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Clarke from Grapevine, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Take out the two screws holding the top on with the door open remove top and remove two small screws in top front corners. I replaced the 4 slides and the drum bearing without the new felt, do not do this it continued to squeek after it ran the first few times when i got the new felt a week later i installed it in ten minuites and the noi
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se is gone. I think it cost around sixty dollars and my dryer is back in action. Make sure that you clean all of the lint out of the inside of your dryer I had alot of build up near the chute for the lint trap.
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Drum would not turn
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Jeff D from NEW MEADOWS, ID
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Exactly how your perfect video instructions showed me. Thank you for a job well done!
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