Dryer Repair - Replacing the leveling leg - Whirlpool part # 49621

Steve: Hi, it's Steve from PartSelect. Today we are going to show you how to change the leveling leg on your dryer. It's a really easy job. All we are going to need is either an adjustable wrench or a pair of slip joint pliers. Let me show you how we do it. Now to change the leveling leg on your dryer and if it's just one of the front legs then really all we need to do is make sure that there is enough flex in your vent to be able to tilt the dryer back a little bit. If it is rear leg, we need to pull that dryer or disconnect the vent and the procedure will be the same. Simply tilt the dryer up just put something under it to hold it in place, make sure it's stable. And then with either a pair of slip joint pliers or an adjustable, locate the leg and unthread from the base of the machine. Once you've unthreaded it, just remove it, and stir the new one in the opening, just a couple of times by hand till the thread stir. And again while it is supported, simply tighten it up. And when you think you're getting close to where it should be, lower the dryer back down on to the floor and then make sure that there is no rock from side to side, corner to corner and if so, just adjust it accordingly up or down till you take all of the movement out. And our repair is complete. Told you that was an easy job. Thanks for watching and good luck with your repair.