ok so I've never fixed a dryer before...my dryer started making a lot of sound, so I decided to call a repair guy. When he told me it was $85 for the service call plus parts and labor it came out to about 500-600 bucks. So of course I youtubed how to fix an lg dryer. after seeing videos I figured from common sense it was the drum rollers. I came across your video and thought ...wow he's really informative and does it step by step. So of course I thought well I can do that! So I ordered my parts which were only $8 each and I had your video up with my computer right next to me as I did it step by step! I finished and turned on my dryer and it now sounds perfect!!!! Thank you so much for this video ... you're a great teacher! I am definitely telling everyone with a dryer or any kind of mechanical problem to go to your videos first! Once again thank you thank you thank you!
Service and labor are the same jargon. Usually should be service costs + part costs = total price. I'd figure that this repair would be around 120-150 dollars. For 600 you can buy a new one...
RepairClinic.com I changed all four wheels but now I can’t put a full load. I can put about 1/4 if the previous load. Any suggestions? By the way great video! I would have never attempted to fix without your help.
Three possible issues here. 1. The rollers are not spinning correctly so there's too much drag to turn the drum when fully loaded. 2. The belt is slipping when fully loaded, preventing the drum from turning. 3. The drum is dragging on something other than the rollers, causing too much friction when under full load. Disassemble again and check all the rollers to ensure they spin freely. Also, I recommend changing the belt and the idler pulley& spring. When reassembling, ensure the drum turns freely without binding. You'll get tension from the belt, but if you check before and after, hopefully you'll notice a difference. Good luck!
brahna pastorini Nice work sister! You are inspiring me because I’m very girly and I’m seeing screwdrivers and screws and I’m afraid…lol I have a feeling a new dryer is more cost-effective than paying a repair person I just don’t have the strength to do what he’s doing I don’t think…
Thanks for making this video. 11 years later and it's just as useful as day 1. Things I found most helpful were identifying that 14mm and 10mm bolts are used to hold the 4 wheels in place, and the orientation of the belt tensioner and pulley (had to bring up the video again for that one). My model was the LG DLEX2901V which is very similar to the video but has the added steaming feature and a few more components to remove from the dryer before access to the drum and rollers. Thanks again
This video along with your video showing replacement of LG washer motor have saved me hundreds of dollars. You have my sincerest thanks for putting together these outstanding DIY videos.
This may be 10 years old, but you helped me fix my dryer. Still works perfectly good, just one, ear piercing squeaky wheel needed to be replaced. Super easy with this video and your OEM parts prices are a lot better than buying a brand new dryer! Thanks!
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Thanks for posting this highly instructional video. My LG (Life is not always Good) dryer started making the thunk thunk sound while operating (8 years old). Bought a new belt and roller set - arrived in 2 days (THANK YOU). Spent an hour and a half disassembling the dryer - replacing the parts and then shop vacing the entire body of the unit to clear out the dust / lint / dog fur. Simple to follow and very clear instructions - thanks again
Repair Clinic is great! They have been my source for appliance repair parts and how-to for the past few years. This is video made it a breeze to replace all four rollers on my 10 year old LG dryer that was making a screeching noise. The back right roller ceased up and wasn't turning at all.
Just used this video to replace the wheels in my dryer. It took about an hour but only because I was rushing through it and missing steps. This is one of the best RUclips videos I have ever seen thank you so much for posting it. Totally fixed the issue. Cost me $30.
Other than one plug needing some persuasion to let go, this video helped a single female homeowner save hundreds by replacing a seized roller! Thank you for making it fool proof, and for also reversing the steps!
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Your video was excellent, thank you! A note to everyone watching - there are FOUR (4) rollers, even though they only show replacement of two. I ordered two (replace them in pairs) via overnight and was disappointed to find that I needed two more, which I ordered and had shipped overnight. Other than the things that I didn't know that I didn't know, it came out great and solved them problem. Thanks again for a great video!
Thanks for the video. I had to replace my belt and rollers a couple times. My wife and 2 daughters all have long hair that gets everywhere. The hair ultimately gets caught in the rollers, causes them to seize or slow and eventually creating a flat spot which causes a super annoying thumping noise. Not unlike a flat spot on a car tire. This is an easy repair that only requires a screwdriver and a couple wenches or sockets set. Video helped immensely.
THANK YOU SO MUCH. Was initially very nervous about trying to open dryer, but watching your video helped. I didn't need to change the rollers after all. I rag got caught in the wheel behind lint trap. Removed rag, solved problem. Put dryer back together and its working. The wife will be very happy. Thanks again.
This video is AWESOME! The step-by-step instructions are consise and easy to follow. I was prepared to buy a new dryer but after viewing the video, I decided to buy the parts and give it a try. My dryer now works perfect again and I saved over $700. Thank you.
I had to do this twice. After replacing all the moving parts, I got a loud squeak around month 4. I took it all back apart and lubed the rollers with ball bearing grease. You're not supposed to need this but it did make the problem go away. I recommend doing this the first time. I also recommend not skimping on the cost of the replacement parts. Thanks for the great vid - simple, to the point, no BS.
My God this is a brilliant video! I did this the other day and it works! You just saved me having to get a repair guy out. If a woman can do this who has no clue about electrical repairs just by following this easy step by step guide then anyone can! Bravo!! And do you know they quoted me $750 to replace the rollers! I just ordered the rollers and did it myself.
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Great video! Replaced a frozen roller in my dryer. Very easy to follow instructions. Took the opportunity to clean the inside too. Amazing how much hair and dust was inside the dryer. 😬
Still a great instructional video. I let my 19-year-old son lead the way on his first dryer repair. A few weeks ago was his first washer repair. One thing we did was vacuum the inside components. We then wiped down the lint trap areas with slick mist to assist with the sticking of lint. It worked really well on the lint trap filter over the years. Thanks again.
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YES, GREAT VIDEO! This was my first time repairing an appliance and this step-by-step couldn't have been easier! Having no experience, I thought this repair would take a couple hours, but I knocked it out in 45 min. Thanks again!
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! My dryer was making noise so I called every repair shop in town - no one worked on LG dryers. I was told I should take it to Denver for repair, which is 5 hours away. I found your video and figured I would try doing the work my self. I first just replaced the 1 bad roller that was obvious. I ignored the suggestions to replace all 4 rollers at the same time. Bad choice. After replacing the one roller the dryer still wasn't rotating like it should. One of the other rollers had a flat spot on it causing the problem. I ordered 3 more rollers - just got done replacing them and now . . . . . . . my dryer works like brand new. I appreciate you posting these videos.
You guys rock Your videos are the best, they go straight to the point, they are very easy to understand and you all don't waste any time with useless explanations, I was able to fix my dryer and my washer by following the easy instructions on your videos. I changed all 4 drum rollers , the dryer belt and the motor idle pulley. The step by step videos were just awesome. Thank you repair clinic. However, do insist that people get the spring expander tool for changing the door boot seal on the washer because I didn't and I wasn't able to install the boot seal, once I got the tool, then I was able to do it. Thanks again.
Very well done video. I would recommend that if you are going to do this you have a shop vac for the cabinet lint you will find. I also recommend replacing all four rollers, I had a flat spotted one in front but the other 3 were bound up from hair being wedged in the bearing. Especially as hard as parts are to get right now spend another 40 dollars or so and do them all
Thanks for the great video! I was amazed by the simplicity of it all. I was able to replace all 4 rollers on our 12 year old LG gray electric dryer after one of the rollers got full of long hair in the front and stopped rolling, causing a flat spot on the wheel. Eventually breaking free and rolling again but now with a loud thump, thump thump. The hardest part was getting the belt on over the pulley because of lack of a good view past the motor. The first time i looped it on the front of the tension pulley assembly and while it ran, it made a whirring rubbing noise. Quick taking it apart and with the use of a flashlight I was able to see the issue and route the belt behind the pulley and all was well. I ran it for 30 seconds with the top off just to make sure it was running correctly and see that the belt was now back to the exact location it had marked on the drum from 12 years of use. Thanks again! Your video and Amazon saved me quite a lot of money!
@@Bondrkmz don't know if you found your answer already. Mine were all the same part number and size. if you go to their website you can find the right part by searching your model number
Really impressed with how detailed, yet simple you made this process. It was my rear roller that needed replacing and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without you!
I just used this video to replace the rollers on my LG TROM DLE3777W. One roller was completely locked up and ruined. I replaced all 4 to be safe. Amazing video! Thank you so so much for making this video.
Were the 4 rollers all the same part number? In the video it appears like the front ones are a different color, and possibly a different part number. thanks
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Thanks so much for the video! I thought I was going to have to replace my dryer, but your video gave me the confidence and step-by-step instructions to take apart and repair my dryer with relative ease. $30 VS. The cost of a new dryer, totally worth it, totally do-able!
By far, the absolute best step by step video ever! I couldn't believe how easy it was to follow your instructions! I replaced the rollers myself and saved $100's!! No other video was as precise. Some actually skipped steps!! You guys are the best!!
And this is the beauty of You Tube. Great video, I followed this video to a tee and now I have a quiet running dryer. Ordered 4 rollers but just changed the front two for now. Thanks for sharing!!
Excellent video tutorial...The repair is demonstrated step by step, from start to finish. Any hazards or cautions are clearly pointed out during each step...from disassembly, the repair itself, to putting the dryer back together and plugging it in. If you can pull your dryer out into an open space, so that you have plenty of room to work, replacing all four rollers can be accomplished in about an hour. I would recommend purchasing replacement rollers that include the shafts, as well as replacing ALL four rollers. While diagnosing my issue (primarily by the thumping sounds the dryer was making) I was lured into thinking that the rollers simply had a flat spot on them. When I opened up the dryer, I discovered that one roller had seized completely and would not turn, two other rollers had self destructed (the bearings had disintegrated into piles of metal shavings at the bottom of the dryer)... only one roller was turning freely but was close to seizing up as well. We've had this dryer for 9 1/2 years. After making this simple repair it sounds like it did when we first purchased it.
Video was dead on. Thank you so much! We followed step-by-step and aside from dealing with some half stripped screws because of my lack of torque everything went very smoothly.
THANKS for this video! Followed your step-by-step instructions, except in my case the machine didn't even require any new parts. I found pet hair tightly wrapped around the shaft of one of the front rollers ... the result was like what happens when too much hair gets wrapped around a vacuum cleaner roller/brush. Removed all the hair so the roller rotates freely, reassembled the unit, and it's good as new (plus fully de-linted!)
Very easy, simple instructions which will save me some money in the long run. The two front rollers on my LG DLE 5977W are worn down with one that is semi-locked up. The back rollers are in good shape. However, those seem loose (about 1/4" play back and forth on the shaft) and I'll have to figure out if that is normal or not. Hope to get another 13 years out of this dryer. It's left side buddy, the washer, is a whole other issue.
Thank you so much for posting these videos. I was able to install 4 rollers and a belt on my LG dryer. It took me a bit longer than others because of my eyesight issues but I was able to complete the job in 4 hour. Perhaps it took me longer also due to some model related variations that I had to figure out along the way. On a sidenote people with back problems might find it easier to put the dryer on its back (after front assembly is undone) to remove and replace the drum. I actually installed the drum back that way and also the belt, before bringing it upright. All in all, great video, great professional instructions.
Excellent video, me and my mom took apart and put back together our drier. One of the easiest step by step instructions on youtube, and I practically live on here. It also was almost 100% the same make and model our drier was, so that made it *EVEN EASIER*. Thanks so much!!!
Thank you so much for doing this video. I had a dryer that was making alot of noise AND would not heat up. After watching your video tutorial, I was able to replace the rollers and the thermal unit along with 2 new thermostats/thermistors/fuses (whatever you call them). The only hiccup I had is that the place where we bought our washer and dryer used rebuilt it using the wrong kind of rollers that presumably were meant for the American made brands, not the LGs or Samsungs. Where this became an issue was the back rollers because the retaining nuts on the other side were the wrong size/thread pitch. Once I realized why they were wrong, it was just a simple trip to the hardware store for a couple nuts to fits the new rollers I bought. Soup to nuts, this job would up costing me about $65 or so for parts on eBay. ($40 for the new thermal unit and thermostats/fuses and $26.57 or so for a 4 pack of new rollers) In truth, I could likely have replaced only the bad roller(s) and the thermistat & fuse for even less than that, but i figured if I was going to tear the whole machine apart, it was going to get new everything. A little overkill never hurt anybody, right? Either way, doing it myself saved me a ton of money for a repair guy's labor and service call fees and whatever markup they would likely have hammered me on parts over and above the local supply house's markup. You guys are awesome. Thank you.
Thank you very much for this video. I knew just what to order and how to do it. The repair only took about 30 minutes, but cleaning the entire dryer out while I was in there took about four hours.
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My dryer was squealing and eventually wild turn off. This helped me fix that problem. Amazing. I have a DLE7177WM, got my parts kit off of amazon. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video. I am not mechanically inclined and was able to fix my dryer. It took me 2 hours and several curse words, but was able to save the three hundred dollars the repair guy quoted me.
How do I unplug the door switch from the plug harness. I thought it just simply unplug but I pull and pull and pull and it won't come out. Very frustrated right now. Getting stuck on a wire that I thought was easy to remove
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Great video. It was a lot easier than I thought. I have installed and fixed a lot of my own appliances over the years but never one this easy. About 15 screws, 3 plugs, 5 panels, and a drum and the whole thing was open and accessible. Models will vary so don't take this verbatim. one of my drum guide wheels was full of hair and wouldn't spin so the drum was sticking. it was noisy and not drying well. this fixed that. thank you
Excellent step by step. I'm not sure how much the service call would have cost, but I'm sure it's a lot more than the set of rollers and a new belt. Dryer works perfectly (quiet) now. Thanks!!!
Very helpful video and saved me a lot of money, thank you! The one (obvious) thing that isn't mentioned in the video and the mistake I made was not wearing gloves. I cut my fingers twice. Don't be a dummy like me.
Thank you very much for this video. After watching your video, I took of the top and front of my dryer and checked the rollers and one of them had serious issues. I ordered a replacement roller online, and replaced it today without any problems. Good as new and I did it!!! . Thank you again.
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Great video, I had a clicking sound like a card on a bike wheel. I thought it was the drum rollers so I took dryer apart to get to the rear wheels ( both front were ok) All were good. Came to find the noise was coming from the motor, so I assumed it was maybe wheel bearings. Nope...found the problem. A piece of thin metal fell into the blower housing and was hitting as blower turned. If it weren't for this video I would have called a service tech and paid $$$$$. Thanks!!!!!!!
I’ve never worked on an LG dryer I am old school will you take the back off and fix it from back there well LG and here I thought you folks got me the wrong belt got parts are missing with the rollers the little plastic clips which I needed more so I was trying to save the old ones well they’re made to break when you try to take them back off I didn’t know that but I’ve got everything working we reassembled it had no screws left but put a couple screws in the wrong place but I don’t think it’s going to cause any problems it’s totally a different dryer because you never notice it gone bad till it really drops off the mat thank you so much for your help and your videos I’m a firm believer
Great video! I had one of the rear rollers that had seized (big squeal!), so I replaced all four rollers, (two of the rollers w/shafts just to be safe), along with the belt and fan. Your video is right on, and I saved a bunch of money by dealing with you folks. Thanks again!
fixed my LG dryer with this video. the lower front roller was locked by some sludge build up. this was causing an annoying high pitched noise when the drum spun. I wish LG would use ball bearings instead of bushings. Anyways I got the panels removed then loosened the rollers. now everything is fine.
I have this LG model in gas and it started making a rumbling noise that got worse each time we used it. I thought it was the rollers but when I started taking it apart I found a ball of lint that must have came loose and got stuck in the blower fan. I'm guessing that the vibrations loosened up more lint causing the problem to get worse. Cleaned everything out and it is silent again. I wouldn't have found it without this video. Thank you!
I am having the same issue and gas as well. Just noisy, but still dries with that rumbling sound. Hoping that is all that is wrong with mine. Was it the same procedure as this to fix it?
Thank you for this video. Very clear and straightforward. Question. I bought a repair kit from a local shop which included the belt and pully in addition to the roller wheels. The kit also included a small packet of lithium grease and a little piece of paper with the note "apply grease to this wheel", but it wasn't attached to anything. This video (and others) do not mention applying any lubricant. Any ideas which "wheel" they want me to apply the grease to? Is lubricant even necessary? I have been looking at similar kits online and have not seen another that states it includes any lubricants.
+Scott Randall We're glad we could help! FYI it appears you have a setting turned on that makes it so we can't reply directly to your comments. If you turn that off in your settings it'll be easier :-)
Thanks for the awesome video. I picked up some new rollers and install was a breeze thanks to your video! I think i may have plugged the moisture sensor in backwards since its not drying completely, i just unplugged it and plugged it back in the opposite way. I think that did the trick
You totally can! We don't have a video for the rear felt seal, but we do have one for the front, which will help. If you put the video id "xgl8jZ9Xef0" into the RUclips search, the video will come up.
Excellent video help. Have an LG model# DLEX5101V which mas manf in 2010. This model in video is very similiar to ours, and will help with diss and reassembly. From previous posts on here, be cautious of sharp metal edges. Also the rollers will require a 10mm and 14mm wrench or socket. My nuts were extremely tight and almost bent metal frame that drum rides in.
Thanks for your informative video which lasts 6 minutes and 23 seconds. It took me about 3 and 1/2 hours total on my LG Tromm DLE5977B dryer which was 15 years old, had mental problems to reach to get to the rear roller axle nut size 14 mm I think, but my 9\16 inch socket worked, besides I just needed to get it started with a 10 mm socket on the easy side. I spend some time with: a lot of hair wound up around the shaft behind the blower next to the motor, and cleaning the inside walls of the electric heating element that had way to much lint. I don't want a dryer fire. Thanks again.
love it thank you, I just ordered front rollers because it stopped turning. You showed me how to take it apart and look at it. one front roller was worn flat and the other looks fine but won't turn so I ordered 2 new ones with new shaft and triangle washer
Oh My Gawsh! This video was sooooo helpful. My amazing husband watched this and in about an hour had all 4 roller wheels replaced. The dryer is back to normal. For the sake of others out there - one of the rear rollers was completely trashed by HUMAN HAIR! It had bound up around the wheel and the wiring - thank goodness the plastic of the wheel failed before the wiring was pulled out of the heater! Human hair is the bane of my husbands existence - and he is BALD!
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Great Video! First time to change rollers front and back. Video help me to do in 3 hrs taking my time.Not bad first time for me. Thanks for the help with the video.
I appreciate the video! I made the repair and replaced all 4 rollers. I checked them and they all appear to turn fine. After putting it back together, the belt seemed to slip, or the tub was too tight. It turned, but ever so slowly. I took it back apart and turned the drum around. Tada! It started turning correctly. However, once I put a light load in, I can hear the belt moving, but the drum only turns with my assistance. I feel some resistance, but nothing more than before the repair. Any thoughts on why it can't take the weight of an actual load?
Great video, thank you! It gave me the confidence to repair my LG TROMM dryer. My dryer had started screeching and eventually stopped turning. The screech seemed "rubbery" to me, so I suspected wheels or belts of some sort. Your video showed me that indeed my dryer has both and, when I took it apart, I found one of the rollers had actually seized with lint, and part of the rubber wheel had worn flat! Well, I replaced all four rubber rollers and the belt (dryer is about 8 years old, so I figure why not repair all these parts at once and get another 8 years). However, now the dryer does not run as smoothly and quietly as I remember (back before the screeching started). It used to make a smooth "humming" sound while running. But, now there is a very noticeable "oscillating sound" constantly repeating at a fast pace, about a few times per second. I am wondering if, a) I have installed the new rollers in some kind of "misaligned" manner, or b) if the rollers I used were not quite up to spec (e.g., perhaps they aren't exactly circular, and so when rotating they cause an oscillation; they were non-OEM replacements). Any advice?
It’s not likely the rollers are on wrong; unless the roller shaft is bent or worn badly, the roller will align itself on the drum when the drum is installed. It may be that the rubber on the rollers is making the noise and it may go away after they are used more. Sometimes the rollers get flat spots that can cause the noise or the rubber is a little harder and makes more noise when it hits the drum seam as it rotates. I would give it a little time and see if the noise subsides and if it doesn’t, maybe try installing the OEM (produced by the original equipment manufacturer) rollers to replace the aftermarket (non-OEM) ones.
***** Thanks. I might give it more time ...although it seemed to get a little worse after the couple "real" cycles, so I'm concerned. I can also hear the same noise (at a slow rate) when I turn the drum by hand. It's almost like a small knock. Btw, although it is 8 years later, I'm really annoyed at my installers (from a major department store that shall remain nameless, but begins and ends with S). They only put a 3" piece of tape on two of three joints of the L-shaped ducting they installed inside the dryer. Totally shoddy job. None of the tape went all the way around the duct -- the joints were all basically completely unsealed, and one joint had come partly open from vibration I suppose. After the 8 years, an inch of dense lint had accumulated inside the dryer (I vacuumed it all out of course) and is most likely what caused one of my original rollers to completely seize, and another to almost seize. Not to mention that a dryer filling with excess lint is a fire hazard! I'm glad I found this now, and of course I properly sealed up the duct myself while making the other repairs.
Can u just replace the rollers without removing the shafts? Some places charge extra for the shafts. Removing the triangular nylon retainers seem faster, easier and cheaper but a good, helpful video. Thanks
I would also like to know if I can just replace the rollers and not the shaft (I have extra rollers that appear identical from a kit that I got to fix another dryer (Whirlpool) where I only needed the pulley. Let us know if you think we can replace just the rollers.
In case anyone is curious, I happened to have rollers from a Whirlpool without a shaft and they do not fit on the shaft of the LG rollers. But I was able to remove all the hairs and lint and the roller (only 1 was stuck) spun freely after that so you might not need to replace the rollers anyway.
If you take the drum out just replace all 4. It’s actually easier. I did the front left one originally and it was a pain but doable. Turned out my drum was cracked so I replaced it. While it was out I replaced all 4 rollers in a matter of minutes. Otherwise you have to try and spin them to see which ones aren’t spinning or feel them for any broken rubber on them.
Do you happen to know hat the part number for drum roller wheel is for my LG dryer? LG Dryer Model: DLE5955G S/N: 710KWPV0164 I pulled my dryer apart and the drum roll wheel on my dryer has, 4581EL3001; this was replaced for an old one a few years ago. The original roller on the dryer doesn’t have a part number
ok so I've never fixed a dryer before...my dryer started making a lot of sound, so I decided to call a repair guy. When he told me it was $85 for the service call plus parts and labor it came out to about 500-600 bucks. So of course I youtubed how to fix an lg dryer. after seeing videos I figured from common sense it was the drum rollers. I came across your video and thought ...wow he's really informative and does it step by step. So of course I thought well I can do that! So I ordered my parts which were only $8 each and I had your video up with my computer right next to me as I did it step by step! I finished and turned on my dryer and it now sounds perfect!!!! Thank you so much for this video ... you're a great teacher! I am definitely telling everyone with a dryer or any kind of mechanical problem to go to your videos first! Once again thank you thank you thank you!
brahna pastorini Thank you for sharing.
Service and labor are the same jargon. Usually should be service costs + part costs = total price. I'd figure that this repair would be around 120-150 dollars. For 600 you can buy a new one...
RepairClinic.com I changed all four wheels but now I can’t put a full load. I can put about 1/4 if the previous load. Any suggestions?
By the way great video! I would have never attempted to fix without your help.
Three possible issues here.
1. The rollers are not spinning correctly so there's too much drag to turn the drum when fully loaded.
2. The belt is slipping when fully loaded, preventing the drum from turning.
3. The drum is dragging on something other than the rollers, causing too much friction when under full load.
Disassemble again and check all the rollers to ensure they spin freely. Also, I recommend changing the belt and the idler pulley& spring.
When reassembling, ensure the drum turns freely without binding. You'll get tension from the belt, but if you check before and after, hopefully you'll notice a difference.
Good luck!
brahna pastorini Nice work sister! You are inspiring me because I’m very girly and I’m seeing screwdrivers and screws and I’m afraid…lol I have a feeling a new dryer is more cost-effective than paying a repair person I just don’t have the strength to do what he’s doing I don’t think…
Thanks for making this video. 11 years later and it's just as useful as day 1. Things I found most helpful were identifying that 14mm and 10mm bolts are used to hold the 4 wheels in place, and the orientation of the belt tensioner and pulley (had to bring up the video again for that one). My model was the LG DLEX2901V which is very similar to the video but has the added steaming feature and a few more components to remove from the dryer before access to the drum and rollers. Thanks again
Agreed 👍🏽
This video along with your video showing replacement of LG washer motor have saved me hundreds of dollars. You have my sincerest thanks for putting together these outstanding DIY videos.
Awesome thanks Mark!
This may be 10 years old, but you helped me fix my dryer. Still works perfectly good, just one, ear piercing squeaky wheel needed to be replaced. Super easy with this video and your OEM parts prices are a lot better than buying a brand new dryer! Thanks!
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Thanks for posting this highly instructional video. My LG (Life is not always Good) dryer started making the thunk thunk sound while operating (8 years old). Bought a new belt and roller set - arrived in 2 days (THANK YOU). Spent an hour and a half disassembling the dryer - replacing the parts and then shop vacing the entire body of the unit to clear out the dust / lint / dog fur.
Simple to follow and very clear instructions - thanks again
Repair Clinic is great! They have been my source for appliance repair parts and how-to for the past few years. This is video made it a breeze to replace all four rollers on my 10 year old LG dryer that was making a screeching noise. The back right roller ceased up and wasn't turning at all.
Just used this video to replace the wheels in my dryer. It took about an hour but only because I was rushing through it and missing steps. This is one of the best RUclips videos I have ever seen thank you so much for posting it. Totally fixed the issue. Cost me $30.
Other than one plug needing some persuasion to let go, this video helped a single female homeowner save hundreds by replacing a seized roller! Thank you for making it fool proof, and for also reversing the steps!
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Your video was excellent, thank you! A note to everyone watching - there are FOUR (4) rollers, even though they only show replacement of two. I ordered two (replace them in pairs) via overnight and was disappointed to find that I needed two more, which I ordered and had shipped overnight. Other than the things that I didn't know that I didn't know, it came out great and solved them problem. Thanks again for a great video!
Thanks for the video. I had to replace my belt and rollers a couple times. My wife and 2 daughters all have long hair that gets everywhere. The hair ultimately gets caught in the rollers, causes them to seize or slow and eventually creating a flat spot which causes a super annoying thumping noise. Not unlike a flat spot on a car tire. This is an easy repair that only requires a screwdriver and a couple wenches or sockets set. Video helped immensely.
THANK YOU SO MUCH. Was initially very nervous about trying to open dryer, but watching your video helped. I didn't need to change the rollers after all. I rag got caught in the wheel behind lint trap. Removed rag, solved problem. Put dryer back together and its working. The wife will be very happy. Thanks again.
I used this video today when dryer stopped working. Perfect step by step info. Thank you for this help, you save people hundreds
This is a fantastic how-to. Easy and descriptive and plus enough time to pause between steps. You guys are amazing!! Thank you!!!
This video is AWESOME! The step-by-step instructions are consise and easy to follow. I was prepared to buy a new dryer but after viewing the video, I decided to buy the parts and give it a try. My dryer now works perfect again and I saved over $700. Thank you.
Craig Trombley Great! Congrats on the money savings and successful repair!
I had to do this twice. After replacing all the moving parts, I got a loud squeak around month 4. I took it all back apart and lubed the rollers with ball bearing grease. You're not supposed to need this but it did make the problem go away. I recommend doing this the first time. I also recommend not skimping on the cost of the replacement parts. Thanks for the great vid - simple, to the point, no BS.
My God this is a brilliant video! I did this the other day and it works!
You just saved me having to get a repair guy out. If a woman can do this who has no clue about electrical repairs just by following this easy step by step guide then anyone can! Bravo!! And do you know they quoted me $750 to replace the rollers! I just ordered the rollers and did it myself.
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Great video! Replaced a frozen roller in my dryer. Very easy to follow instructions. Took the opportunity to clean the inside too. Amazing how much hair and dust was inside the dryer. 😬
Still a great instructional video. I let my 19-year-old son lead the way on his first dryer repair. A few weeks ago was his first washer repair. One thing we did was vacuum the inside components. We then wiped down the lint trap areas with slick mist to assist with the sticking of lint. It worked really well on the lint trap filter over the years. Thanks again.
I thought my dryer was a goner till I found out it was the rollers going bad. This guide was a lifesaver. Thanks big time!
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YES, GREAT VIDEO! This was my first time repairing an appliance and this step-by-step couldn't have been easier! Having no experience, I thought this repair would take a couple hours, but I knocked it out in 45 min. Thanks again!
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Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! My dryer was making noise so I called every repair shop in town - no one worked on LG dryers. I was told I should take it to Denver for repair, which is 5 hours away. I found your video and figured I would try doing the work my self. I first just replaced the 1 bad roller that was obvious. I ignored the suggestions to replace all 4 rollers at the same time. Bad choice. After replacing the one roller the dryer still wasn't rotating like it should. One of the other rollers had a flat spot on it causing the problem. I ordered 3 more rollers - just got done replacing them and now . . . . . . . my dryer works like brand new. I appreciate you posting these videos.
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Your videos are the best, they go straight to the point, they are very easy to understand and you all don't waste any time with useless explanations, I was able to fix my dryer and my washer by following the easy instructions on your videos.
I changed all 4 drum rollers , the dryer belt and the motor idle pulley. The step by step videos were just awesome. Thank you repair clinic.
However, do insist that people get the spring expander tool for changing the door boot seal on the washer because I didn't and I wasn't able to install the boot seal, once I got the tool, then I was able to do it. Thanks again.
Very well done video. I would recommend that if you are going to do this you have a shop vac for the cabinet lint you will find. I also recommend replacing all four rollers, I had a flat spotted one in front but the other 3 were bound up from hair being wedged in the bearing. Especially as hard as parts are to get right now spend another 40 dollars or so and do them all
Thanks for the great video! I was amazed by the simplicity of it all. I was able to replace all 4 rollers on our 12 year old LG gray electric dryer after one of the rollers got full of long hair in the front and stopped rolling, causing a flat spot on the wheel. Eventually breaking free and rolling again but now with a loud thump, thump thump. The hardest part was getting the belt on over the pulley because of lack of a good view past the motor. The first time i looped it on the front of the tension pulley assembly and while it ran, it made a whirring rubbing noise. Quick taking it apart and with the use of a flashlight I was able to see the issue and route the belt behind the pulley and all was well. I ran it for 30 seconds with the top off just to make sure it was running correctly and see that the belt was now back to the exact location it had marked on the drum from 12 years of use. Thanks again! Your video and Amazon saved me quite a lot of money!
Were the 4 rollers all the same part number? The video sure seems like the front ones are a different color.
@@Bondrkmz don't know if you found your answer already. Mine were all the same part number and size. if you go to their website you can find the right part by searching your model number
Really impressed with how detailed, yet simple you made this process. It was my rear roller that needed replacing and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without you!
I just used this video to replace the rollers on my LG TROM DLE3777W. One roller was completely locked up and ruined. I replaced all 4 to be safe. Amazing video! Thank you so so much for making this video.
Were the 4 rollers all the same part number? In the video it appears like the front ones are a different color, and possibly a different part number. thanks
Great video and I'm glad you posted the parts links. I'd much rather buy them from you than pay the really high prices buying from LG directly.
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Thanks so much for the video! I thought I was going to have to replace my dryer, but your video gave me the confidence and step-by-step instructions to take apart and repair my dryer with relative ease. $30 VS. The cost of a new dryer, totally worth it, totally do-able!
By far, the absolute best step by step video ever! I couldn't believe how easy it was to follow your instructions! I replaced the rollers myself and saved $100's!! No other video was as precise. Some actually skipped steps!! You guys are the best!!
Awesome thanks!
And this is the beauty of You Tube. Great video, I followed this video to a tee and now I have a quiet running dryer. Ordered 4 rollers but just changed the front two for now. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for saving me lots of money. I wish the video would have showed more putting it back together as we had extra screws.
Excellent video tutorial...The repair is demonstrated step by step, from start to finish. Any hazards or cautions are clearly pointed out during each step...from disassembly, the repair itself, to putting the dryer back together and plugging it in. If you can pull your dryer out into an open space, so that you have plenty of room to work, replacing all four rollers can be accomplished in about an hour.
I would recommend purchasing replacement rollers that include the shafts, as well as replacing ALL four rollers. While diagnosing my issue (primarily by the thumping sounds the dryer was making) I was lured into thinking that the rollers simply had a flat spot on them. When I opened up the dryer, I discovered that one roller had seized completely and would not turn, two other rollers had self destructed (the bearings had disintegrated into piles of metal shavings at the bottom of the dryer)... only one roller was turning freely but was close to seizing up as well.
We've had this dryer for 9 1/2 years. After making this simple repair it sounds like it did when we first purchased it.
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Video was dead on. Thank you so much! We followed step-by-step and aside from dealing with some half stripped screws because of my lack of torque everything went very smoothly.
Great instructions. Be careful of the sharp edges and take your time. This one was an easy repair using this video.
THANKS for this video! Followed your step-by-step instructions, except in my case the machine didn't even require any new parts. I found pet hair tightly wrapped around the shaft of one of the front rollers ... the result was like what happens when too much hair gets wrapped around a vacuum cleaner roller/brush. Removed all the hair so the roller rotates freely, reassembled the unit, and it's good as new (plus fully de-linted!)
Very easy, simple instructions which will save me some money in the long run. The two front rollers on my LG DLE 5977W are worn down with one that is semi-locked up. The back rollers are in good shape. However, those seem loose (about 1/4" play back and forth on the shaft) and I'll have to figure out if that is normal or not. Hope to get another 13 years out of this dryer. It's left side buddy, the washer, is a whole other issue.
Thank you so much for posting these videos. I was able to install 4 rollers and a belt on my LG dryer. It took me a bit longer than others because of my eyesight issues but I was able to complete the job in 4 hour. Perhaps it took me longer also due to some model related variations that I had to figure out along the way. On a sidenote people with back problems might find it easier to put the dryer on its back (after front assembly is undone) to remove and replace the drum. I actually installed the drum back that way and also the belt, before bringing it upright.
All in all, great video, great professional instructions.
A wonderful step-by-step video that allowed me to get rid of the noise from the rollers without calling in a repair person. Thanks
Excellent video, me and my mom took apart and put back together our drier. One of the easiest step by step instructions on youtube, and I practically live on here. It also was almost 100% the same make and model our drier was, so that made it *EVEN EASIER*. Thanks so much!!!
Great, good work!
Thank you so much for doing this video. I had a dryer that was making alot of noise AND would not heat up. After watching your video tutorial, I was able to replace the rollers and the thermal unit along with 2 new thermostats/thermistors/fuses (whatever you call them).
The only hiccup I had is that the place where we bought our washer and dryer used rebuilt it using the wrong kind of rollers that presumably were meant for the American made brands, not the LGs or Samsungs. Where this became an issue was the back rollers because the retaining nuts on the other side were the wrong size/thread pitch. Once I realized why they were wrong, it was just a simple trip to the hardware store for a couple nuts to fits the new rollers I bought.
Soup to nuts, this job would up costing me about $65 or so for parts on eBay. ($40 for the new thermal unit and thermostats/fuses and $26.57 or so for a 4 pack of new rollers) In truth, I could likely have replaced only the bad roller(s) and the thermistat & fuse for even less than that, but i figured if I was going to tear the whole machine apart, it was going to get new everything. A little overkill never hurt anybody, right? Either way, doing it myself saved me a ton of money for a repair guy's labor and service call fees and whatever markup they would likely have hammered me on parts over and above the local supply house's markup.
You guys are awesome. Thank you.
+Chris Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you very much for this video. I knew just what to order and how to do it. The repair only took about 30 minutes, but cleaning the entire dryer out while I was in there took about four hours.
Excellent and thorough video that allowed us to easily replace the drum rollers in our LG dryer.
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My dryer was squealing and eventually wild turn off. This helped me fix that problem. Amazing. I have a DLE7177WM, got my parts kit off of amazon. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video. I am not mechanically inclined and was able to fix my dryer. It took me 2 hours and several curse words, but was able to save the three hundred dollars the repair guy quoted me.
How do I unplug the door switch from the plug harness. I thought it just simply unplug but I pull and pull and pull and it won't come out. Very frustrated right now. Getting stuck on a wire that I thought was easy to remove
Great video. Just finished replacing the rollers, vacuuming out the impending fire hazard, etc. Silent once again.
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Great video. It was a lot easier than I thought. I have installed and fixed a lot of my own appliances over the years but never one this easy. About 15 screws, 3 plugs, 5 panels, and a drum and the whole thing was open and accessible. Models will vary so don't take this verbatim. one of my drum guide wheels was full of hair and wouldn't spin so the drum was sticking. it was noisy and not drying well. this fixed that. thank you
Excellent step by step. I'm not sure how much the service call would have cost, but I'm sure it's a lot more than the set of rollers and a new belt. Dryer works perfectly (quiet) now. Thanks!!!
Great video, My wife and I replaced rollers step by step, went well, some improv, all in all super easy. Thanks
Very helpful video and saved me a lot of money, thank you! The one (obvious) thing that isn't mentioned in the video and the mistake I made was not wearing gloves. I cut my fingers twice. Don't be a dummy like me.
Just used your repair video. Worked perfectly. Thank you so much. Saved several hundred dryers as I only needed to clean it out really, really well.
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Thank you very much for this video. After watching your video, I took of the top and front of my dryer and checked the rollers and one of them had serious issues. I ordered a replacement roller online, and replaced it today without any problems. Good as new and I did it!!! . Thank you again.
+bcspoon Good work!
Thank you. Followed your video step by step and dryer is noise free once again. Super Hero for a day!
What happens when the roller wheels I need to replace won’t come off? They are stuck! (Love the video and it’s saving me tons of $)
Thanks for the video, just saved me lots, wife wanted a new dryer, after replacing the rollers runs like new!
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This was a great how to video. The dryer is now noise free!!!
Thank you so much for making this, saved me buying a new dishwasher!
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Thanks. I was able to confidently replace one of the messed up wheels and now my wife can remove the "Please Fix the Dryer" sticky from the fridge!!!
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Once again you guys saved me hundreds of $$ for the repair. THANKS so much, dryer is as quite as before!!
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Great video, I had a clicking sound like a card on a bike wheel. I thought it was the drum rollers so I took dryer apart to get to the rear wheels ( both front were ok) All were good. Came to find the noise was coming from the motor, so I assumed it was maybe wheel bearings. Nope...found the problem. A piece of thin metal fell into the blower housing and was hitting as blower turned.
If it weren't for this video I would have called a service tech and paid $$$$$. Thanks!!!!!!!
Just changed all 4 rollers and the belt. The directions are flawless! Parts were $39.95! Thanks so much!
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I’ve never worked on an LG dryer I am old school will you take the back off and fix it from back there well LG and here I thought you folks got me the wrong belt got parts are missing with the rollers the little plastic clips which I needed more so I was trying to save the old ones well they’re made to break when you try to take them back off I didn’t know that but I’ve got everything working we reassembled it had no screws left but put a couple screws in the wrong place but I don’t think it’s going to cause any problems it’s totally a different dryer because you never notice it gone bad till it really drops off the mat thank you so much for your help and your videos I’m a firm believer
Thank you for the video just did all four rollers on mine plus the belt and pulley. Nice and quiet now.
Great video! I had one of the rear rollers that had seized (big squeal!), so I replaced all four rollers, (two of the rollers w/shafts just to be safe), along with the belt and fan. Your video is right on, and I saved a bunch of money by dealing with you folks. Thanks again!
Perfect instructions, saved me about $150. Thanks!!!
fixed my LG dryer with this video. the lower front roller was locked by some sludge build up. this was causing an annoying high pitched noise when the drum spun. I wish LG would use ball bearings instead of bushings. Anyways I got the panels removed then loosened the rollers. now everything is fine.
I have this LG model in gas and it started making a rumbling noise that got worse each time we used it. I thought it was the rollers but when I started taking it apart I found a ball of lint that must have came loose and got stuck in the blower fan. I'm guessing that the vibrations loosened up more lint causing the problem to get worse. Cleaned everything out and it is silent again. I wouldn't have found it without this video. Thank you!
I am having the same issue and gas as well. Just noisy, but still dries with that rumbling sound. Hoping that is all that is wrong with mine. Was it the same procedure as this to fix it?
Thank you for this video. Very clear and straightforward.
Question. I bought a repair kit from a local shop which included the belt and pully in addition to the roller wheels. The kit also included a small packet of lithium grease and a little piece of paper with the note "apply grease to this wheel", but it wasn't attached to anything. This video (and others) do not mention applying any lubricant. Any ideas which "wheel" they want me to apply the grease to? Is lubricant even necessary? I have been looking at similar kits online and have not seen another that states it includes any lubricants.
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Do you know the part number to replace drum roller/wheel on
LG Dryer
Model: DLE5955G
S/N: 710KWPV0164
Thank you soo much! This video literally helped us replace the part this morning!!!
Absolutely top notch how to video! Thank you
Thank you for the video on how to repair, only cost me $26.00 bucks for drum rollers then watched your video. 👍🏼🤠
Nice and easy to follow. Whole thing took about 30 minutes
Thanks for the awesome video. I picked up some new rollers and install was a breeze thanks to your video! I think i may have plugged the moisture sensor in backwards since its not drying completely, i just unplugged it and plugged it back in the opposite way. I think that did the trick
You totally can! We don't have a video for the rear felt seal, but we do have one for the front, which will help. If you put the video id "xgl8jZ9Xef0" into the RUclips search, the video will come up.
Very well produced video. Saved me a lot of bucks!
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Thanks for this video. Replaced the 2 front rollers
You guys need to do videos on everything!
Great video, thank you for helping save our dryer from the landfill!
Excellent video help. Have an LG model# DLEX5101V which mas manf in 2010. This model in video is very similiar to ours, and will help with diss and reassembly. From previous posts on here, be cautious of sharp metal edges. Also the rollers will require a 10mm and 14mm wrench or socket. My nuts were extremely tight and almost bent metal frame that drum rides in.
Thanks for your informative video which lasts 6 minutes and 23 seconds. It took me about 3 and 1/2 hours total on my LG Tromm DLE5977B dryer which was 15 years old, had mental problems to reach to get to the rear roller axle nut size 14 mm I think, but my 9\16 inch socket worked, besides I just needed to get it started with a 10 mm socket on the easy side. I spend some time with: a lot of hair wound up around the shaft behind the blower next to the motor, and cleaning the inside walls of the electric heating element that had way to much lint. I don't want a dryer fire.
Thanks again.
love it thank you, I just ordered front rollers because it stopped turning. You showed me how to take it apart and look at it. one front roller was worn flat and the other looks fine but won't turn so I ordered 2 new ones with new shaft and triangle washer
Man this video is like $$ in my pocket. Thank you Repairclinic.com
Oh My Gawsh! This video was sooooo helpful. My amazing husband watched this and in about an hour had all 4 roller wheels replaced. The dryer is back to normal.
For the sake of others out there - one of the rear rollers was completely trashed by HUMAN HAIR! It had bound up around the wheel and the wiring - thank goodness the plastic of the wheel failed before the wiring was pulled out of the heater!
Human hair is the bane of my husbands existence - and he is BALD!
Andrea Allen Sis lol I suspect that’s what’s happening in my dryer LOL big hair girl problems
Thanks for this video. Very helpful.
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Just fixed my dryer, thanks to your video... Thank You!
Great Video! First time to change rollers front and back. Video help me to do in 3 hrs taking my time.Not bad first time for me. Thanks for the help with the video.
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excellent video . It was the same dryer I have. sure made it easy to take dryer apart and get it back together correctly . thank you very much.
+Tamara Thurman Thank you.
For a gas LG dryer, is it necessary to disconnect the gas line before performing this repair?
I appreciate the video! I made the repair and replaced all 4 rollers. I checked them and they all appear to turn fine. After putting it back together, the belt seemed to slip, or the tub was too tight. It turned, but ever so slowly. I took it back apart and turned the drum around. Tada! It started turning correctly. However, once I put a light load in, I can hear the belt moving, but the drum only turns with my assistance. I feel some resistance, but nothing more than before the repair. Any thoughts on why it can't take the weight of an actual load?
Gracias por el Video Necesitaba reparar mi secadora y ustedes explican muy detalladamente todo el proceso !
Thank you to your video a fix my dryer
Great video, thank you! It gave me the confidence to repair my LG TROMM dryer. My dryer had started screeching and eventually stopped turning. The screech seemed "rubbery" to me, so I suspected wheels or belts of some sort. Your video showed me that indeed my dryer has both and, when I took it apart, I found one of the rollers had actually seized with lint, and part of the rubber wheel had worn flat! Well, I replaced all four rubber rollers and the belt (dryer is about 8 years old, so I figure why not repair all these parts at once and get another 8 years).
However, now the dryer does not run as smoothly and quietly as I remember (back before the screeching started). It used to make a smooth "humming" sound while running. But, now there is a very noticeable "oscillating sound" constantly repeating at a fast pace, about a few times per second. I am wondering if,
a) I have installed the new rollers in some kind of "misaligned" manner, or
b) if the rollers I used were not quite up to spec (e.g., perhaps they aren't exactly circular, and so when rotating they cause an oscillation; they were non-OEM replacements).
Any advice?
It’s not likely the rollers are on wrong; unless the roller shaft is bent or worn badly, the roller will align itself on the drum when the drum is installed. It may be that the rubber on the rollers is making the noise and it may go away after they are used more. Sometimes the rollers get flat spots that can cause the noise or the rubber is a little harder and makes more noise when it hits the drum seam as it rotates. I would give it a little time and see if the noise subsides and if it doesn’t, maybe try installing the OEM (produced by the original equipment manufacturer) rollers to replace the aftermarket (non-OEM) ones.
***** Thanks. I might give it more time ...although it seemed to get a little worse after the couple "real" cycles, so I'm concerned. I can also hear the same noise (at a slow rate) when I turn the drum by hand. It's almost like a small knock.
Btw, although it is 8 years later, I'm really annoyed at my installers (from a major department store that shall remain nameless, but begins and ends with S). They only put a 3" piece of tape on two of three joints of the L-shaped ducting they installed inside the dryer. Totally shoddy job. None of the tape went all the way around the duct -- the joints were all basically completely unsealed, and one joint had come partly open from vibration I suppose. After the 8 years, an inch of dense lint had accumulated inside the dryer (I vacuumed it all out of course) and is most likely what caused one of my original rollers to completely seize, and another to almost seize. Not to mention that a dryer filling with excess lint is a fire hazard! I'm glad I found this now, and of course I properly sealed up the duct myself while making the other repairs.
gobblegobblebarfbarf We're glad to know that you've corrected the issues; your home is much safer for it!
Thank you. Used your video to make this repair and it was great
Best video EVER !!!!!!
Can u just replace the rollers without removing the shafts? Some places charge extra for the shafts. Removing the triangular nylon retainers seem faster, easier and cheaper but a good, helpful video. Thanks
I would also like to know if I can just replace the rollers and not the shaft (I have extra rollers that appear identical from a kit that I got to fix another dryer (Whirlpool) where I only needed the pulley. Let us know if you think we can replace just the rollers.
In case anyone is curious, I happened to have rollers from a Whirlpool without a shaft and they do not fit on the shaft of the LG rollers.
But I was able to remove all the hairs and lint and the roller (only 1 was stuck) spun freely after that so you might not need to replace the rollers anyway.
Nice Video 👍
also if you do take the roller out you could just clean the shaft of the roller and apply some wd40 for lubrication worked pretty well
Noise is not always the drum rollers, the drum bearing in the back can also be a good source of noise.
Hi, great video! How do we know which roller needs to be replaced
If you take the drum out just replace all 4. It’s actually easier. I did the front left one originally and it was a pain but doable. Turned out my drum was cracked so I replaced it. While it was out I replaced all 4 rollers in a matter of minutes. Otherwise you have to try and spin them to see which ones aren’t spinning or feel them for any broken rubber on them.
Do you happen to know hat the part number for drum roller wheel is for my LG dryer?
LG Dryer
Model: DLE5955G
S/N: 710KWPV0164
I pulled my dryer apart and the drum roll wheel on my dryer has, 4581EL3001; this was replaced for an old one a few years ago. The original roller on the dryer doesn’t have a part number