How To: Frigidaire/Electrolux Rear Drum Bearing Kit 5303281153

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How To Replace: Frigidaire/Electrolux Rear Drum Bearing Kit 5303281153 www.appliancepartspros.com/fri...
Symptoms: The bushing has gone bad and the ball support is damaged.
Tools: Phillips screwdriver, putty knife, 5/16” nut driver.
This Frigidaire/Electrolux made Dryer Rear Drum Bearing Kit replaces the following older part numbers on Frigidaire, Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, Westinghouse Dryers: 1851, 3281153, 5304459240, 85-852, DE724, Q000142850, Q142850, WQ142850.
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@sarahknight3368 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am a senior citizen that is under quarantine with a 13 year old dryer with a bad bearing. The noise was horrible. I watched your video to diagnose the problem. Then I ordered the part which arrived in a few days. It took me two (2) hours from start to finish, including time to watch the video again before I started. The hardest part was treading the new plate. I actually cornered a worker in the neighborhood to help. He used a drill with a square bit on it and threaded the new plate with the old screw. I also used painters tape to hold the plate on the back when I attached the new bearing assembly; my arms aren't long enough to reach the back of the dryer while inserting the screw to the inside of the drum. All fixed and very quiet.

@charles4815 2 ай бұрын

Just finished installing mine and it was easier than expected. Follow the steps and everything will work out perfectly. Thank you very much for sharing this How To video, I appreciate it a lot

@appliancepartspros 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Glad you were able to fix your issue! If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

@Huskydoggg 3 жыл бұрын

How the hell did the common man fix stuff before youtube? Thanks for this helpful video. It saved me time and money. 👍

@tonee516545 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! A lifesaver. Describes the exact sequence to dismantle and repair the rear drum bearing. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much.

@njones3000 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously. What a great video. I was getting crazy grinding metal sounds from my Frigidaire dryer. Ordered the kit from amazon for about $23 ( before I saw their video otherwise I would have ordered it from them ), followed their video and viola, my dryer is working perfectly and QUIETLY... An easy fix and it also made me realize how simple dryers are. Thank you so much AppliancePartsPros.

@scottttttttttttttttttt 3 жыл бұрын

Isnt the point to order the parts from them not amazon lol?!

@njones3000 3 жыл бұрын

@@scottttttttttttttttttt I honestly would have, but I’d already ordered the kit and had it in my possession. Oh, and 7 months in and it still works perfectly...😊

@bvilleD Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! It may be 7 yrs old, but my Frigidaire had the exact same drum kit. My bearing lube dries up recently and the drum's ball shaft ate away into the plastic housing, eventually grinding into the metal bracket. Now she's good as new! Saved me $800!

@anjpoteat 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!! I have a stackable front loading dryer that I had to replace the glide on. We could not for the life of us figure out how to remove the 2-part front panel, the bottom section was mystifying us for hours. You are a life saver!!

@leahmarchesani3329 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent, clear and easy to follow. Husband and I (both total noobies) fixed our squeaky dryer in a couple of hours, without killing each other at all! Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

@JDubGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Leah Marchesani oh wow LOL! I’m so glad to hear your experience was good because I am about to tackle the same problem with my boyfriend ha ha ha ha.!

@michaelarabia9037 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This clip was Exactly what I needed. The directions were amazing. Step by step, it was all as you described it would be. No surprises. You saved me hundreds of dollars in repair fees and taught me some new skills! Thanks again.

@Cedandkikisailing 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! It's like I had a coach by my side. Thank you!

@danielstover3299 5 жыл бұрын

Best repair video I’ve seen on KZfaq! Just replaced my dryers bearings and this was super helpful. Thanks!!!

@appliancepartspros 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@DRockTransMan 7 жыл бұрын

This is great. I watched the video, ordered the kit and it showed up the next morning. The repair went pretty smoothly and now I have a quiet dryer. Thanks!

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!

@greghawkins1760 7 жыл бұрын

Watching the video made replacement straight forward. Took about an hour and a half. Thank you for fast delivery of parts and great video

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!

@ddp9941 7 жыл бұрын

My wife and I just used your page to fix our dryer. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!!!

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!

@wirescale 3 жыл бұрын

You can’t find too much helpful videos like this one on the Internet!

@MrWaynecausey 5 жыл бұрын

You helped me tremendously! Thank you for a clear understanding of this job.

@kevinharlan7386 8 жыл бұрын

I found this to be a very helpful demonstration for all intended purposes. Extremely simplified and informative. Great Job. Thanks

@appliancepartspros 8 жыл бұрын

+kevin harlan Thansk, glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!

@chillpillology 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best repair vids I have seen. Well done!

@kentrussell7025 6 жыл бұрын

The new big bearing plate I installed today, 12/16/2017, came with machine threaded screws and the plate was pre-threaded. Things have changed a little and any new viewer should look at their new parts. Don’t ruin the new plate by trying to use the old screws or by making new threads. The advice given in the video was great advice when it was made but the new parts are different. Look at the new parts and be careful to use the new machine threaded screws and the pre-threaded holes in the plate. Many thanks for this wonderful video.

@appliancepartspros 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad to hear our video helped you out. Thanks for that tip!

@ETMANOFMAGNOLIA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the instructional video! Was able to fix my dryer by following step by step!

@brucegill1903 4 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video! Straightforward step by step repair guidance! THANK YOU!

@seattlebeard 6 жыл бұрын

Finally, I found a video that worked on my dryer. Outstanding!

@appliancepartspros 6 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@nemorable1 7 жыл бұрын

Straight ahead instructions. Clear, simple and effective. Thank you!

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you get the dryer up and running!

@beardcomcartoons 7 жыл бұрын

This video helped get the squeak out of the dryer. Of the few I sampled this was the best. I will say it helps to have 2 people, the guy in the video is a Gerfalcon of Dryer Repair!

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!

@tgeary907 9 ай бұрын

Don't know if you guys will see this but thanks for the video. I didn't learn much from my father in terms of being a handy man so this video is really dumbed down for people like me and it makes life so much easier. I've come back to this video several times to fix my dryer 👍

@appliancepartspros 9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you were able to fix your dryer. If we can help you with anything in the future please let us know and we will be more than happy to help you out.

@shonnahall8263 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I was able to replace the bearing myself. You saved me an expensive call to the repairman.

@appliancepartspros 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We're glad we could help you with your repair.

@darius318 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to put that front guide part on and was trying to figure out why the drum was sagging and making a thumping sound each rotation, thanks

@coyfishhh 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video. Cutting the new threads was no joke. Be careful not to strip the screws.

@JDubGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Bruce Coy It looks like you Referred to this video recently… It says four days ago. I see you some other comments that say the kit was now pre-threaded and not to use old screws. We have the stackable laundry center. It sounds like for you that it was not pre-threaded. I guess we will find out when we get the kit later today...fingers crossed.

@Rorobins Жыл бұрын

I did it! Ran into a couple of problems because I have a stacked washer and dryer. I rewatched the video about 25 times and figured everything out.

@edilbertoduarte9221 3 жыл бұрын

Best video about dryer's bearing so far

@jerryaulphgmail 6 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO! I like that you are detailed and logical in your presentation. I especially like that you added the tips of pre-threading the ball-hitch unit and lubing the grounding-ball-bearing to hold it in place...(I am sure i would have spent 12 minutes looking for the ball on the floor or in the unit....THANKS!)

@appliancepartspros 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Happy to help.

@user-pg1qv7ip9c 5 жыл бұрын

Jerold Aulph это когда в автобусе и в метро и на улице и

@aal2002 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! This video was extremely detailed and precise. One of the best videos I've every seen!!

@crankiestone Жыл бұрын

Excellent, clear instructions. Thank you for making this video!

@toddhomman2569 Жыл бұрын

Well done, now this is the way DIY videos need to be made! HIGH 5

@danielknepper7208 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you It was great. And I will say the best directions given. It was clear to the point and very well done.

@rickleg7 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed for my Frigidaire EuroDesign BCEQ2152ES0. Thanks a lot.

@Grax32 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. It matches my dryer exactly, is very detailed and easy to follow. I completed my repair quickly, correctly, and cheaply.

@appliancepartspros 9 жыл бұрын

David Walker Glad the video helped you out!

@tracyklappenbach1376 3 жыл бұрын

Okay I am so excited I found this video!! Worked like a gem!!

@yocoham2000 5 жыл бұрын

thank you so much ..this video help me get it done and that is my first time dealing with dryers ...thanks

@appliancepartspros 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@briandunnington 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the straight forward, easy to follow video.

@appliancepartspros 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@kennyberube937 4 жыл бұрын

I'm having trouble with my dryer! And I have assembled most of it but I can't seem to put the guide back on! How can I get this fixed?

@maplegecko 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great video, you presented everything so clear and the best - when you attached your camera to the drum showing how ti install the ball :) Impressive.

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you out!

@ejhmedia3544 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job of explaining how to do this tark

@isaacrobledo5997 5 жыл бұрын

Hello sir, thanks for the video. I have question, do you think this cause that the clothes gets trap in the front of the drum?

@JamesWilliams-qn5cq 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Dude..., what a Gr8 Video. Fantastic Job. Thx a Ton for the Post.

@Bizznichw 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great tips!

@Bamaboompa Жыл бұрын

Thanks!👍 I’ve got to order the kit and want to go ahead and replace the belt while I have it apart. As a Preventive Maintenance job, should I lube drum roller axles and also the belt pulley axles/bearings? Should I use the lubricant included or white lithium grease?

@mlwb8929 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video thank you. The only thing I did different having short arms I taped the ball in place. Made it easy to put the three screws in

@appliancepartspros 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Glad you were able to complete your repair. If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

@dougharlow6037 Жыл бұрын

Matt, I have a Frigidaire Gas Dryer FSG747GES1, with a drum belt with duel/two idler (pulleys) spring loaded. How do I safely/easily unload these two pulleys to remove and install a new brum belt? Thanks you so much for your indepth instructional videos. Another question. Righ now I can't afford a repair kit so Can I use Red "N" Tacky Grease to lube the drum rear bearing after a major clean up?

@Mustnged 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the clear instructions. Exactly my problem, and this video saved me

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!

@robertgrinnell3763 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. It helped me fix my dryer

@Bamaboompa Жыл бұрын

👍 Thanks! I do have a question. I have an older FDE216RES1. Not quite the same but you got me through it! At 4:32 you took off the bracket support. The support on mine does NOT have a lip on it so the bracket doesn’t actually support the drum. The front panel slides into the drum for support. I looked on your website but don’t see anything like it. Can your people let me know the correct part for this model? Thanks again!

@justinrebarchek3620 3 жыл бұрын

I know I got bad front bearings I am just wondering if I should do rear drum at same time?

@tombrowne5943 3 жыл бұрын

At 11:55 on the video you are screwing in the front support or bracket? What is the part number for that or proper name? Thanks,

@davidscribner8185 2 жыл бұрын

best video ever. no surprises. thank you very much.

@shinestar2912 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Frigidaire dryer that makes a rumbling noise after it runs for about 10 minutes. I bought a new bearing replacement kit but the bearing has a protrusion coming out of the end where it would come in contact with the ball bearing. My old bearing had an indent where the ball would rest. Is this a defective part?

@HelloHappyMom 7 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Our dryer is squeeling and the drum will not turn, leading me to believe it's the drum bearing. How do I know if it is the rear one?

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Hi there. We'll be glad to look into this for you, but we'll need your model number to make sure we're giving you the correct information. You can look here on our website to help you find the model number: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx For a faster response, you can also give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We offer free diagnosis and tech advice. We also have a free repair forum where the techs can help you troubleshoot the problem: forum.appliancepartspros.com/. We’re here to help 7 days a week.

@gregr1672 7 ай бұрын

What type of grease goes in the support bearing? I am replacing heating element on stackable dryer and my bearing is ok ,just want to lube it up while drum is off ! Thanks

@RobColeman-pk5jp Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Helped me and my question right away

@cmdrefstathiusplacidus9003 2 жыл бұрын

is it pretty common for the front tub guide to basically not tighten back up because the screw is not big enough or maybe stripped out or something?

@Joe_Goofball 8 жыл бұрын

THANKS for posting this!

@appliancepartspros 8 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you out!

@jamesdurschel9057 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have the part number for the drum support? Roughly at 11:30

@farshid2000us 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video , Very helpful .Thanks

@odsixer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great instructional!

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you out!

@aaronwilliamson7788 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was AWESOME.

@ckms901 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, this video helped a lot to replace the bearing of the fridgedaire dryer. One quick question, at the end of it I noticed that small ball bearing seems to little out & to the side, may be because I have tightened those screws hard. Dryer works fine, but wondering if that is going to affect the speed of drum or break down the line. Appreciate any suggestions on it.

@snoopfurlow1275 Жыл бұрын

Untighten it,even out the assembly

@chrischiesa3253 Жыл бұрын

My dryer is a Frigidaire of a slightly different model than this. After taking the drum out, I find there are two different kinds/colors of grease in the main bearing: a light grayish around the entire outside of the base of the shaft, and black on the big ball itself. Is that just degradation after years of runtime, or should I be concerned that I'm going to need to lubricate these two different places with two different greases?

@edbrandt8972 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video

@CanonShooter1861 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this great guide!!!!

@appliancepartspros 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@jasoningebrigtsen7296 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@tommyandtammy1 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and God bless you.

@pepsodentpasta 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for sharing this.

@tyronewilson123 6 жыл бұрын

No more squeaky dryer!!!! Great video. Thanks!!!

@appliancepartspros 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@VIInSTL 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@appliancepartspros 8 жыл бұрын

+VIInSTL Glad the video helped you out!

@FloridaFun10007 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much your video was amazing and worked awesome 👌

@educationtutorials 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you.

@appliancepartspros 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad we could help!

@toabove2 20 күн бұрын

Great instruction video. Thank you very much.

@appliancepartspros 19 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@dannyhorne2127 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help , you did a great job and you did not sound like a slow motion tape !!

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!

@Thorn1001 5 жыл бұрын

Simple to do really. The video will help you get it done

@mathewmontez1177 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks

@dragraces1 4 жыл бұрын

Ty made the job easy

@comecleannaturally1366 7 жыл бұрын

my Kenmore laundry center had some tremendous squeezing, just today it made a big thud and the drum locked, now I can't spin the drum by hand or electrically. do you think the bearing count still be the issue, thanks:)

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Assuming it is the style like the video. If it was squeaking for a long time the ball may have been cut off, without being supported the back half of the drum fell.

@yesny 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much it was very easy

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed up!

@montanamontana6118 2 жыл бұрын

Well done.....very interesting. Kind regard

@mathieugoulet7966 6 жыл бұрын

Was easy ! Thank you !

@appliancepartspros 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad to help.

@oeb005 7 жыл бұрын

After replacing all these parts I can not get the belt to re-align with the wear marks on the drum. It's off by 1/4-1/2 inch. When I ran a cycle it sounds like there are shoes in the dryer. Please help

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

If the drum is bouncing around I would check to make sure the ball is seated in the bearing properly.

@BabyCookles 3 жыл бұрын

My dryer squeaks no more! Thanks for the video...

@craftybynature1663 7 жыл бұрын

Is there a part number for the plastic drum support you remove at 4:35? Mine doesn't hook under the drum like that, and I can't tell if it's broken, or just different. Naturally it's not on any of the parts diagrams I can find.

@m.a.florist7380 7 жыл бұрын

I also need a replacement for this part! Diagrams and countless search term combinations have gotten me nowhere. Not having this part is the only thing keeping me from having a functioning dryer again.

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

It is not sold a a part, you can run without it!

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

It is not sold a a part, you can run without it!

@TrailToughTrailers 8 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO!!! Should the belt be replaced while you have the dryer all apart? I would think if the bearing is worn out, the belt would be worn out as well.

@appliancepartspros 8 жыл бұрын

+Hersh Johnson I do not think it would hurt to change it!

@WesPreston 5 жыл бұрын

We decided to replace the belt for that exact reason. The old one didn't seem too worn, but for $10 for a new belt especially while the whole thing was torn apart we figured it was worth putting a new one in so we didn't need to take it apart again just for a belt.

@gguevaosc 7 жыл бұрын

my dryer drum hangs a little downward causing a gap between the drum and front panel at bottom and sometimes getting clothes stuck in gap. Will this bearing kit straighten out the drum and fix the gap?

@keycontrol7077 7 жыл бұрын

I'm not a professional repairman, but I would assume that a worn rear bearing would widen the gap at the top, in the front of your dryer. That nylon guide in the front top would be my best guess. Hope this helps.

@appliancepartspros 7 жыл бұрын

This and the front felt seals are the most common cause of that. I would check the front and the rear to be sure the tub is sitting correctly.

@cmdrefstathiusplacidus9003 2 жыл бұрын

The number on the outside of the technician envelope inside the dryer is not listed in your parts list for this video although I use this video to remove everything. 134682100 is what is printed on the envelope, is that not the dryer model maybe it's something else.

@lilliebreazeale7234 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brentlewellen7785 4 жыл бұрын

Hi: Is this procedure more or less the same with the gas model?

@warmdaddy4233 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I just replaced my squeaky drum bearing last night and I have a gas dryer. You just obviously don't detach the gas-line hose. You also have watch how far you move the dryer to get access to the back so you don't break the connection site for the gas line. Otherwise, procedure exactly the same.

@ChunkyMonkaayyy 6 жыл бұрын

Should I replace the belt and idle pulley at the same time as the drum bearing? Since I already have it apart?

@appliancepartspros 6 жыл бұрын

You can replace the belt and pulley while it's apart if you want and if it looks worn. If you have any questions or if you need additional help with the repair outside of what's demonstrated in the video, you can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. When someone has specific questions, we direct them to call us because a single part can be compatible with hundreds of different appliances. We film the part on a single appliance model to serve as an example of the repair, but not all information will apply uniformly to all the models that this part may fit. We’re here to help 7 days a week.

@ChunkyMonkaayyy 6 жыл бұрын

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@piplup5680 Ай бұрын

where can i find the front support piece for the drum at 11:50 timestamp on your website? I replaced everything i needed to, but im just realizing that piece has snapped and needs replaced as well. thank you!!

@appliancepartspros Ай бұрын

What is your model number?

@piplup5680 Ай бұрын

@@appliancepartspros it is FER231AS2

@appliancepartspros Ай бұрын

That white piece is actually not a part the manufacturer gives us a part number for. It's actually not required on the unit, it's something they put on at the factory for more support during shipment.

@piplup5680 Ай бұрын

@@appliancepartspros oh ok, that actually makes sense. thank you for replying, I appreciate it so much!

@wlldwilliams454 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys that BB I forgot about wear to place it.

@paddypup1836 4 жыл бұрын

Good video

@judithmorris6016 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much....

@Toolmamon 8 жыл бұрын

I have fixed my stackable washer dryer and replaced this part twice. Once because the ball joint assembly was gone and the second time was just for precaution since I had to disassemble it to clean it and to tighten up some screws. Anyhow, my question is, what in the hell is that small little bearing for! Does it have a purpose at all? I mean, it is not a grease hole so what does it do???? Great video by the way!

@appliancepartspros 8 жыл бұрын

+Jaime Venegas Glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed! The bearing is like a spacer, it keeps the drum from sliding front to back while it is running.

@Toolmamon 8 жыл бұрын

Ah!!! Ok!!! Thanks! You know, I have a stackable washer/dryer and the dryer hangs a little from the front so the pads on the bottom don't actually touch the support frame located on the door. The washer works fine but I just noticed this now that I replaced the rear bearing kit and put it back together again. Should it be a concern? Thanks!

@appliancepartspros 8 жыл бұрын

If the front support glides are worn it will cause the front of the drum to drop and you may have a gap that clothes can get pinched in.

@Toolmamon 8 жыл бұрын

AppliancePartsPros Is there any way I can replace that? Do they sell those parts or what? It is working fine but I know it should not be like that.

@appliancepartspros 8 жыл бұрын

Yes you can there are a few versions of these so please go to our website and enter your appliance model number to view the parts breakdowns to be sure you get the correct part for your model.

@lisbethsolberg782 7 ай бұрын

The drum doesn't reach the support bracket (or vice versa)! Help?

@appliancepartspros 7 ай бұрын

What do you mean it doesn't reach it? Are you sure you are installing it correctly?

@lisbethsolberg782 6 ай бұрын

Someone in your organization told me the drum rests on the spacer block during operation. I realize now that can't be right. Thanks for getting back to me. I have it back together--new belt, new felt seals, new bearing--but it thumps!