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Re: Whirlpool Aqua Dry Plus Model AWG230 Buzzing
Thanks Dave,
I’ve just re-assembled and all seems OK. I’m just ordering a new belt for it and I’ll keep an eye on bearing wear for now. You’ve got to laugh at this fault. Unbeeeelievable!Re: Whirlpool Aqua Dry Plus Model AWG230 Buzzing
Sun came out so I decided to carry on stripping it down. Back-plate holding the drum bearing just has a few screws to remove. I undid the 3 screws holding the bearing as well. Eased belt off pulley drive on motor then snipped some cable ties holding the wiring harness to let me move back to one side. Drum comes out to give plenty of room to see motor and blower casing. Then you see the trick I was hoping somebody would offer! There’s a black push-in plastic rivet on the blower cover. Pull it out then turn plastic cover plate clockwise and impeller, its cover and motor are ready to remove. Just 4 screws underneath motor bracket to unscrew, pull two spades off starter capacitor, another spade out of power cable connector and motor/impeller assembly just slides out. I brushed away enough fluff from motor and fan impeller to make an eiderdown. No wonder these things go on fire sometimes. I have to say this repair is not for the average DIYer. I have the benefit of a degree in engineering and a lot of common sense. I can also run fast from angry bees! One last question guys: The bearing on the drum is sloppy by my standards and it doesn’t look serviceable/replaceable. Am I missing something here?
