Replace front air duct

Dryer Repair
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I’m fairly mechanical. How hard is it to replace the front air duct? How do you remove the panel to access the part? Are any special tools required for this repair?

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Hi Joe,

Which part did you call “front air duct” according to the numbers of the diagrams?

Why do you think it has to be replaced?

Here are the break down diagrams for the GE dryer Model DBXR453EA0WW

Gene.

3

Gene,

Thanks for responding. I did a quick reply but can’t tell if it made it to you. The part is # 311 on diagram 4 “front air duct assembly.” This is actually actually the inside (tumbler side) of the of the air flow vent that hold the lint filter. The square grid has a vertical crack and the top lip which forms an angle edge on the rim of the opening is cracked. Clothes catch on these edges. Really bad design!!

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Hi Joe,

This part is not to difficult to replace yourself and you don’t need any special tools.

Open the door and remove screws secured the top panel through the door frame. Remove the screw on each side of the bottom of the front panel.Lift the top panel up and remove the screw on each side of the top panel.

Gene.

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Gene, Thanks a lot. I’ll let you know how I make out once I get the part.