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I need instructions on replacing blower motor on GE Harmony Dryer. Can anyone attach a step by step write up or pictorial on this procedure?
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Kevin
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Here is a run down from memory of what you need to do:
Remember - I might have missed a step or two but this should get you there!
Unplug the dryer
Take out 4 screws in the top of the instrument console
Lean it forward
Take out 2 screws in the back corners that are revealed by leaning the top forward
lift and slide the top cover forward to unlatch from the front
Lift the front of the top cover to reveal 2 more screws securing the front cover
Remove 4 screws you can see when you open the dryer door
Take out the lint screen and set it aside
Lean the front cover forward and unplug the door switch
Lift off and remove the front cover and door and set aside (it sets on 2 pins onm the bottom)
Remove the 2 screws that hold the shroud for the lint screen and remove the metal cover
Remove 4 screws holding the cover that holds the front of the drum
Remove the belt from around the spring loaded tensioner down on the lower left of the dryer
Lift off and remove the front drum cover and set aside
Remove drum and belt and set aside
Now you can pretty much see what you need to do
remove the 2 screws holding the plastic blower exhaust down
remove 2 screws holding blower motor down
unplug 2 spade terminals, 1 sensor, and the blower motor wiring harness connector.
Remove screws to get to the squirrel cage
Unbolt the squirrel cage REVERSE THREADED NUT and remove
3 more screws now exposed, hold that plastic to the motor assy
take off the 2 spring loaded clips to finally remove the motor from the cradle
Reverse the steps to reinstall
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Thanks so much for the detailed insructions. Everything was right on to your memory. I got it done as you described until I broke (still not sure how) the door switch. One is to arrive Monday and I will get it tested out soon. -Kevin Venice Beach Villas Venice Florida Vacation Rentals | Venice Beach Villas
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By the way... If you have the original blower motor, there may be a relatively easy fix. If you take the four screws out of the motor it will easily slip apart. I marked the outside of the housings with a marker before I started so I could easily realign it when I put it back together. Anyway, on the bottom of the stator is a circuit board. On the board there is a transistor (3 pin) that has been typically failing. I replaced mine with a 6 cent one from Mouser - you could use KSA733CYTA or KSA733YBU. If you have a soldering iron and some soderwick, it is easy to remove. Once removed (if you have a Fluke meter) you can test it. I have an earlier post going about this already, so if you search for" intermittent blower motor" you can read up on it. I did a lot of testing on this thing because it seemed like there are many people out there with similar problems with their blower motors.
Glad to be of help!
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Great, Thanks for the heads up. I do have the tools and know how to change that transistor. I have two other similar Harmony dryer units, so if they start acting up I will used the old motor and new transistor. BTW, they blower is back to working consistently -Kevin Venice Florida Vacation Rentals | Venice Beach Villas
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:):) Everything Fixed. Thanks all.
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I produced a video showing the actual problem happening. Blower turns on (only after the dryer has sat for a while off), then accelerates per the diagnoistic screen, flame sensor kicks on, starts heating. Heats to about 400 degrees then blower craps out and the temperature drops. When it drops to about 300 degrees the flame sensor turns off. Is this a blower replacement issue or something else? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP_9iMhtfPk&feature=youtube_gdata_player See video of actual occurence. Thanks!
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