Most Popular Parts
These are the most commonly purchased repair parts for LE8517W2B.
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This dryer drum belt has five ridges, 93-3/8 inches in length, and 3/8 of an inch wide. It is flat, black in color, and is made entirely of rubber. The belt helps rotate the drum. 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 single drum support roller is used for square-ported model clothes dryers. It has a metallic bearing in its center. This support roller is used to hold the drum in place in the cabinet while letting the drum rotate on the support rollers. If your dryer is noisy, will not tumble, or takes too long to dry, you might need to replace the roller. It is recommended that you replace both rollers at once. It is sold individually.
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The drum glide helps the front drum rotate smoothly and quietly while operating. If your dryer will not tumble or is noisy, the glide could be worn down, causing metal on metal noise. In this case, it will need to be replaced. It is recommended to replace both glides at the same time and two are required for the dryer. The drum glide is a genuine OEM part and is sold individually. Please remember to disconnect the power to the dryer before starting your repair.
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This part replaces older two terminal switches.
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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 and includes both the male (strike) and female (catch) pieces. Please remember to disconnect the power to your dryer before you start the repair.
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The felt seal keeps the hot air in the dryer drum. It is located between the back of the drum and the rear dryer panel. If your dryer is noisy, or the seal is damaged, you will need to replace it. This is the seal only; the high temperature adhesive is not included. This is a genuine OEM part. Please make sure you disconnect the power to the dryer before starting your repair.