This would have been several hundred dollars to have a repairman fix it. Most of the youtube videos about how to fix it suggested taking the whole dang dryer apart — instrument panel, top, front, drum — to get to it. I accessed it through the 4″ vent hole in the back by removing the one screw that holds the vent hose in. It’s not easy to install this part through that hole, but it can be done. Before installing it, I greased the bearing surface with some white lithium grease…
3355806 AC 120V 60Hz Washer Lid Switch Replacement Part for Whirlpool Kenmore Washer – Replaces WP3355806, AP2947199 PS11741201 Washer Dryer Combo Switch, Lid
Kitchen Silicone Stove Counter Gap Cover, Easy Clean Heat Resistant Wide & Long Gap Filler, Seals Spills Between Counter, Stovetop, Oven, Washer & Dryer, Set of 2 (25 Inches, semi-clear)
Stays Put! I really liked this gap cover, though as you can see I didn't use it for the trad...
COSTWAY Electric Compact Laundry Dryer, 13LBS Capacity Tumble Dryer with 1500W Drying Power, 3.2Cubic Feet Front Load, Portable Clothes Dryer Easy Control for 7 Automatic Drying Mode, White
Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit 20 FT, iTrunk Dryer Vent Duct Cleaning Kit with Flexible Strong Rods Lint Cleaner Synthetic Cleaning Brush Head for Dryer Vent, Up To 20 Feet, Use with or without Power Drill
This would have been several hundred dollars to have a repairman fix it. Most of the youtube videos about how to fix it suggested taking the whole dang dryer apart — instrument panel, top, front, drum — to get to it. I accessed it through the 4″ vent hole in the back by removing the one screw that holds the vent hose in. It’s not easy to install this part through that hole, but it can be done. Before installing it, I greased the bearing surface with some white lithium grease…