Most Popular Parts
These are the most commonly purchased repair parts for FDG8971EW1.
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This dryer drum belt is 88 3/4 inches long, and is 1/4 inch wide. The belt attaches to the motor pulley and helps rotate the drum as the motor rotates. If the drum does not rotate and you can still hear the motor running, the belt may have broken and will need to be replaced. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power to your dryer before starting the repair.
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This rear drum bearing kit includes one bearing, one ball shaft, one ball bearing, one ball bearing retainer, a small tube of high temperature lubricant, and installation screws. The support bearing helps support the dryer drum to rotate quietly and smoothly during operation. The bearing attaches on the inside of the rear panel of the dryer cabinet. Over time the drum bearing will wear out. This kit will help keep your dryer running as smoothly as possible with as little noise as possible. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power before starting your repair.
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This motor has a double shaft.
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This part senses the flame for heat allowing the gas valve to open.
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The door catch helps keep the door closed while the machine is running. If your dryer will not start or the door will not close, you may need to replace the door catch. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power to your dryer before you start the repair.
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The upper drum felt glide kit helps to support the front drum as it rotates smoothly and quietly while operating. This kit includes three glides with the adhesive. If your dryer won’t tumble or is noisy, the glide could be worn down causing you to hear a metal on metal noise and will need to be replaced. The drum glide is a genuine OEM part and sold individually. Please remember to disconnect the power to the dryer before starting your repair.