Thread Number: 95297
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
1973 Hotpoint dryer squeaking |
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Post# 1199415 , Reply# 1   2/16/2024 at 06:31 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Most likely, the rear Teflon bearing is worn out, the dryer at this age should be completely disassembled and cleaned anyway, if it hasn’t seen thorough maintenance in a long time.
The rear bearing is still readily available. If you catch it early enough, you only have to replace the little Teflon piece. Otherwise, you may have to replace the whole bearing assembly if it’s worn too far into the metal. When it’s taken apart to clean, clean the motor very carefully, the cooling openings in the motor tend to get packed with lint in these older dryers and then the motor will overheat and either cut off on you or fail sooner. Good luck with it John |
Post# 1199436 , Reply# 2   2/16/2024 at 10:40 by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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Post# 1200286 , Reply# 4   2/27/2024 at 05:40 by harvestgold73 (40962)   |   | |
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Before I buy, can anyone confirm bearing kit WE25M40 as the one I need? Thanks so much. |
Post# 1200288 , Reply# 5   2/27/2024 at 06:29 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1200353 , Reply# 6   2/27/2024 at 18:22 by harvestgold73 (40962)   |   | |
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Excellent advice, thanks! |
Post# 1201709 , Reply# 8   3/17/2024 at 17:01 by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Pic 4, what's the labeling on the scrubber in the lid? Collar & Cuff?
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Post# 1201716 , Reply# 9   3/17/2024 at 19:42 by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 1201719 , Reply# 10   3/17/2024 at 19:56 by rpms (ontario canada)   |   | |
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