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Model: GLER341AS2	Brand: Frigidaire	Age: 1 - 5 years
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sethrs		#1 Posted : Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:38:15 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/21/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		My dryer is making a thud sound while running. It sounds like a shoe in the dryer. I have read that the dyer slides or belt would be the first things to look at. How do I tell if they are bad? Where can I find a service manual for this dryer. Thanks, Seth


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Gene		#2 Posted : Tuesday, September 21, 2010 12:22:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Setn, You have to take the dryer apart to check the rear bearing (#12 on the diagram), the drum glide (#24) and the felt seals (#20 & #21 on the diagram). The disassembly instructions are attached to the reply. - The rear bearing assembly Part number: AP2142648 - The drum front glide (two are needed) Part number: AP2107932 - The upper felt seal Part number: AP3579413 - The lower felt seal Part number: AP3220737 Gene. File Attachment(s): Dryer disassemble procedure.doc (20kb) downloaded 4 time(s).


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sethrs		#3 Posted : Tuesday, September 21, 2010 2:28:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/21/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		Since the dryer is 4 years old. Are you recommending I replace all of those parts or just any of them that look worn? Thank you for the help. Seth


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Gene		#4 Posted : Wednesday, September 22, 2010 6:23:22 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Setn, I would replace only worn out parts. It's also a good time to clean the dryer. Gene.


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