Most Popular Parts
These are the most commonly purchased repair parts for DLG5988W.
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The drum support roller for your dryer holds the drum in place while the drum turns on the support wheels. The drum roller is round with a bearing in the middle and measures approximately 3 inches in diameter. If the dryer is noisy, won’t tumble, or takes too long to dry, you might need to replace the support roller. It is recommended that you replace both rollers at once. The bearing inside this roller is self-lubricating, so no grease will be required. Please remember to disconnect the power to your appliance before starting your repair. This is a genuine OEM part.
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The lint filter has a felt strip and is used to collect lint and debris as it passes through the dryer vent. It is recommended to clean the lint filter before every load. If your dryer takes too long to dry you may need to replace the filter. This is a genuine OEM part.
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The drive belt is made to wrap around the drum, working with the tension pulley to rotate the drum. If your dryer drum will not turn, then you may need to replace your belt. This drive belt is 1/4-inch wide with 4 ribs and 3 grooves. It is recommended to disconnect the power to your dryer before you start your repair. This drive belt is a genuine OEM part.
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The blower housing exhaust thermostat works in conjunction with your dryer by helping to regulate the temperature inside of the dryer drum. The thermostat will turn the heat off and on to help maintain the required temperature in the drum. If your dryer is not heating the thermostat may have shorted out and will need to be replaced. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to shut the power off to the dryer before starting the repair.
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The moisture sensor, also known as a humidity sensor, works in conjunction with your dryer by helping determine the amount of moisture in the drum to reduce overdrying. If the timer doesn’t advance correctly, it is suggested to check the moisture sensor bar for damage. A damaged sensor can cause the automatic drying cycle to not work properly and will need to be replaced. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power to the dryer before starting this repair.
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The thermistor, with wire harness, helps regulate and monitor the temperature inside of the dryer. The thermistor attaches onto the blower housing. If your dryer has a short drying time or a fault code is flashing, the thermistor maybe defective and will need to be replaced. Please remember to disconnect the power to the dryer before starting the repair. This is a genuine OEM part.