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Thread Number: 95297
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
1973 Hotpoint dryer squeaking |
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Post# 1199415 , Reply# 1 2/16/2024 at 06:31 (293 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Squeaking 1973 Hotpoint dryer
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 (293 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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| Post# 1199561 , Reply# 3 2/17/2024 at 18:42 (292 days old) by harvestgold73 (40962) | ||
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Thank you so much, this place is an invaluable resource. Glad to know I can remedy it, I've already replaced the FilterFlo pump on the accompanying washer. Would either of you have a part number for the correct GE bearing? | ||
| Post# 1200286 , Reply# 4 2/27/2024 at 05:40 (282 days old) by harvestgold73 (40962) | ||
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Before I buy, can anyone confirm bearing kit WE25M40 as the one I need? Thanks so much. | ||
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Post# 1200288 , Reply# 5 2/27/2024 at 06:29 (282 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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GE Dryer Rear drum Bearing | ||
| Post# 1200353 , Reply# 6 2/27/2024 at 18:22 (282 days old) by harvestgold73 (40962) | ||
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Excellent advice, thanks! | ||
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Post# 1201709 , Reply# 8 3/17/2024 at 17:01 (263 days old) 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 (263 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Hotpoint! | ||
| Post# 1201719 , Reply# 10 3/17/2024 at 19:56 (263 days old) by rpms (ontario canada) | ||
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| Post# 1201789 , Reply# 12 3/18/2024 at 19:14 (262 days old) by harvestgold73 (40962) | ||
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It does indeed read "Collar and Cuff." The rat was absolutely vile, flung it to the moon lol | ||
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