How to Replace the Door Seal on a Whirlpool Gas Dyer

The area in the dryer where you put the clothes is called the drum. The front door of the dryer opens directly into the drum. The component that locks the door to the drum is called the seal. This component is a ring around the outside of the drum. If the door to your Whirlpool gas dryer isn't closing properly it is likely a problem with the seal.

Putty knife
Phillips screwdriver
Rag

Instructions

- 1
  Pull the end tabs off of the top control panel. Some panels can be popped up using a putty knife.
- 2
  Remove the screws from the ends of the control panel.
- 3
  Lift the control panel up and place it over the back of the dryer.
- 4
  Remove the screws on the top panel of the dryer and slide the top panel off of the unit.
- 5
  Insert the putty knife in between the upper and lower panels of the dryer and pop the lower panel out.
- 6
  Unhook the drum springs on the sides of the compartment.
- 7
  Remove the mounting screws on the corners of the compartment.
- 8
  Remove the screws on the metal lint screen duct.
- 9
  Unplug the wiring harness from the door switch located on the top of the dryer.
- 10
  Remove the screws on the top of the dryer's front panel and remove the panel.
- 11
  Remove the belt around the drum from the pulley. Remove the drum from the pulley.
- 12
  Peel the old seal off of the drum and clean residue off of the edge of the drum with a rag.
- 13
  Apply adhesive -- which comes included with the new drum seal -- along the drum rim in a single line.
- 14
  Fit the seal around the rim and reverse the steps for reassembly.

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