 | Opening a dryer and removing its drum | Note: | | Disconnect the power source to your dryer before you conduct this or any other repair. Either unplug the unit from the wall outlet, remove the appropriate fuse from the fuse box, or flip the appropriate breaker in the circuit breaker panel. | The process for opening a dryer's cabinet and removing its drum is different for each and every brand of clothes dryer. That is why it is absolutely essential to learn the proper technique for your specific brand. Select your dryer brand from this list : *The drum is by far a dryer's largest component. Removing a dryer's drum will allow you to gain access to a number of components. |