Whirlpool Dryer Repair - How to Replace the Rear Drum Seal (Whirlpool Part # 239087)

[@blackrifle6736]

*Steve: Thank you for another superb presentation towards renewing my LGR7646. It's decades older than one shown but the guts are all the same since 1966. Cheers!*

[@JLE1177]

Finally a video that actually explains which way the seal goes on thanks

[@louismiller3725]

Very helpful; thank you! I actually laid my dryer on it’s back. Seemed to be a little easier to get the drum all lined up.

[@blackrifle6736]

*Innovative solution to a vexing problem. Thank you!*

[@chuckmaryv4081]

Incredibly helpful - I had almost the exact same dryer. Thanks for taking the time to do this video!!!

[@handgunner45ACP]

Super helpful video, just ordered my new seal, fingers crossed! Thanks steve

[@ronarndt6722]

Great video. Thanks for showing the details!

[@janetvetrovsky1822]

Great Video. Was able to install the new Drum Felt Belt. But now I have a squeak. Not sure what do do , other than take it all apart. Bummer

[@DavidSmith-ne1zp]

Thanks for this tutorial! Now my repair is complete too!

[@bledlbledlbledl]

wil the front felt need replacing at some point?

[@aligonzalez7492]

GRACIAS POR SU APOYO, APRENDÍ MUCHO.

[@rickeykeeton4770]

I wish it was that easy. I had to stretch the seal around the drum itself the apply glue a little at a time and position the seal as I pulled the seal up from around the drum and clamp it in about 6” sections. I don’t remember it being that hard before, and I have worked in several appliances over the years. Might be because I didn’t get OEM seal. I also find it a little odd the inside is not glued and it looks a little odd not being glued from the inside when dryer is put back together. I think the old one glued on the inside of drum too.

[@FlyingSpaghettoMonster]

its actually a good way to do it. I stretched mine first then clamped it then worked my way around the edge, lifting the seal up and applying adhesive. turned out great and was super simple.

[@jshackelford31]

Thank You so much for making this video. I will performing this soon and this video was a great help.

[@partselect]

Thanks James! Glad we were able to help!

[@larrywycoff5384]

I don’t recommend the putting glue on and waiting 1 minute before applying the felt seal. The glue sets up fast! It becomes unmanageable in a minute!

[@user-22-]

I’m pretty sure mine wouldn’t go as easy as yours. Especially reconnecting that belt, in the rear of the encased machine with little access & light... ugg. My dryer is only about 4 yrs old & just removed my laundry with blotches of what looks like oil all over them. Not marks or streaks but larger blotches like you poured oil onto the clothes & light grey (????)). Any ideas? Anyone? The only thing that’s not brand-new clean on the inside is the oval piece of metal with the holes to vent in the back left. It’s quite charred looking but when rubbed with a degreaser nothing comes off. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@billyhorton8020]

The only oil I can think of would be on the metal shaft the wheels slide on to hold the drum up. There is very little oil used to lubricate them. If you've had the dryer for four years I think it's an outside source not from the dryer.