Hi Bob, Usually taking the back off won't help in this situation. Most units have a large pan like shield with the heating element between it and the back of the drum.
The drum is usually mounted on a central bearing often a simple sleeve bearing maybe always. There are usually two rollers under the front lip of the drum at about the 4:30 position and the 7:30 positions. These may be glides on newer models. You need to remove the front of the dryer and draw the drum forward out of the cabinet. You may need to assist from above too because there is probably a long belt around the motor and the drum, the drum needs to be slid out from under this belt. I hesitate to ask just what you have been doing with bobby pins but at least it isn't your bra under wire! Dale leavens. ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Gilman To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2010 6:25 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Dryer Problem Hi All, I am looking for some tips on taking the dryer apart. I have a bobby pin stuck in the drum that is grinding into the drum. Can I just unscrew all the screws and get the back panel off and possible access the pin or will I need to take the top off. Thanks, Bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
