How do you propose reinstalling the tumbler after servicing, or after replacing the bearing? I tip the machine on its back with a spacer block underneath to protect the vent tube. Is there a more effective way? That's the way I handle the White/Westinghouse models, too.

Ok guys, I rewired the heating element (without much of a problem) and replaced the drum bearing and retainer bracket (a few tense moments but got through it) and now it's down the home stretch of reassembly!... when I got to the part of removing the drum a couple days ago I really didn't take a good look at how the belt goes around the drive and tensioner (I know, my mistake) and for the life of me I cannot figure out how to get it back in place with the proper tension. It has been a long week and the mind is not firing on all cylinders so what should be a relatively simple task has become a challenge;) Can someone please help me through this final part? The tensioner is on the lower left and I can force it to the right in order to reach the "hook" on the bracket if that helps in getting the belt back in place. Thanks--

Thanks fish, I was able to get it in place but the reply is appreciated. Sometimes just writing it out as opposed to thinking it out is the trick I guess. I have a load in now and seeing if it heats up properly....

I hope you all have a great weekend! Debo

I would check you venting first, make sure the vent at the back of the dryer is not kinked. Then turn the dryer on and go to vent outside the house, and make sure you have a strong flow of air coming out. Blocked venting will cause long dry times.

Ok, so I assume you have a good flow of air at the outside vent. Do you have a temperature probe?