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DM NYC
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Fujitsu Mini Split Noise
This noise developed after one season. This outside unit powers an 18K BTU and 24K BTU interior slim ductless air handlers. Investigating. If you've heard something similar on one of yours, please post your solution and experience.
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Electrolux Dryer LINT FIX & Retrofit on 617, 517, & 417 Models
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Lint building up inside your dryer's blower wheel and causing all sorts of noises and problems? Once you've cleaned it out and your dryer is operating normally, follow these instructions for a permanent solution. You'll need a new filter, new filter housing, 2 screws and a screwdriver!
Fix Electrolux Lint in Blower Problem, For Good!
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This fix will absolutely stop lint from getting in the blower of your Electrolux Dryer. Works on gas or electric models 617, 517 & 417. You need 2 new parts from Electrolux, 2 longer screws and a screwdriver.
Electrolux 617 Dryer Dial Blinks
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Control on Electrolux Dryer Model 617 has mysterious quirk where it blinks every now and then as if it's restarting. No other issue with it but may be a fault that leads to a problem later. No explanation.
I just replaced the grill/filter according to this video; however, now when I go to start the dryer it beeps three times and does not turn on. Has anyone had this issue? Dryer was working fine before I performed this retrofit, so I'm sure I did something incorrectly.
We ordered these parts a few days ago and installed today. The carriage kit comes with the clamshell filter, so we’re sending that extra filter back for a $130 refund. We appreciate the video and solution!
I need to order this, can you tell me where you got yours?
@@AmyMorris-Dudley I ordered it off Amazon. The moisture assembly comes with the lint trap basket. No need to order it separately.
July 2024 Follow up, please. Did this end up fixing the lint buildup problem?
Can some one help with this ridiculous Harmonic Magnetic Noise ? It is coming off the boards or the Heat sinks that are next to the Compressor Unit is cooling fine ,
the 2 parts listed in this video have now been replaced by a single combined item (and it comes with the correct screws! *but* they've changed the electronics - see below). There's a different part for 300-400 series vs 500-600. for 500-600 it's part number 5304534450. not sure for the lower model numbers. new style blower wheel is part number 5304513609 you need a 1-1/8" socket to remove / replace the blower wheel. removing / replacing the blower wheel also requires removing the drum; if you're just cleaning out the blower wheel you don't need to remove the drum. for the electronics: It's a completely different moisture sensor with different attachment. I'm not sure if you actually need to reattach the old moisture sensor, but I made sure to keep it and reattach it to avoid getting some kind of error message. I pulled the old sensors out of the housing so they could still be "attached" but just left them hanging outside the dryer drum. I don't rely on moisture sensing in my dryer. The new moisture sensor is just not attached to anything. The dryer so far appears to work fine. thank you to OP for this helpful video! a very satisfying repair / upgrade!!
thanks for this video! the filter and grill assembly have now been combined into a single part, for 500 & 600 series: part # 5304534450. New style blower wheel is 5304513609. looking forward to fixing this stupid problem for good. thanks for helping me continue to "repair don't replace!"
Be careful with the new part. You may have to retrofit the moisture sensor from your old unit that has the two silver bars. Not sure, I'm not familiar with the most recent kit, but I had to retrofit myself when I did this a several years ago. At that time the newer 400 series filter housing fit the my 617, but they sent me the newer 600 series housing at the time, that I was able to retrofit. I also had to change out the connector because the newer 600 series was different. The blower wheel should do the trick for the long run.
The new screen they use for catching the lint is too fine and plugs very quickly with whatever they put on the dryer sheets and it is a nightmare to clean. We use Goo Gone spray because the Goof Off wasn't working good enough. Our clothes would take for ever to dry. We usually have to do it a coulpe times inside and out before we put it back in.
I believe they advise NOT to use dryer sheets. If it’s static that you’re concerned about, you can add the steam option which may take care of that.
DM NYC - do you happen to know if the fix you recommend will work for the 317 model? Thanks!
Not sure. The fix has lasted a few years for me before needing another cleaning. Changing the blower wheel to the redesigned white one with wider blades is probably also a solution worth considering. If your current grill looks like the one I had on mine, the newer ones should work, but be careful, each model uses a different moisture sensor so you might have to improvise.
so if you have the 317 model you only need the clamshell and not the extra part grille? Gotta tell ya it fits a little odd. Not as flush as the original. I am not convinced this is how it's meant to be.
The 317 series may have a different lint assembly. The moisture sensor varies from one model to the other and that may affect the overall design. The 417 assembly works. Don’t know about the 316.
Thank you!!!
Updated part #’s Filter # 5304529766 Grill assembly #5304515376 Perfect fit! Thanks for the video! What a crazy poor factory original design.
Omg this is so helpful. Thank you - going to track those parts down
I cant find the parts anywhere. Are they still available?
I have the same problem on a 627. Not sure if you'll see this. But that lint filter clamshell part number is now replaced by a new part number and that filter is a different size and doesn't fit in my dryer at all.
Clam shell filter is horrible
Did you ever find out what was wrong?
It had almost no freon left. leaks fixed, charged with freon, and noise went away.
Fantastic video. I hate this dryer!
It seems they no longer make the filter assembly part number 5304513574. Does anybody have updated part numbers that can still be ordered?
Filter part number missing a digit. It’s ending in 13…5…74 not 1374. You can see first part number is missing a digit when you compare it to parts online and to the second part identified here.
Thanks for this. This wil be the third time I've been involved with this on the same machine. Really a huge design flaw. Great video.
i have pioneer,it makes this noise but cools just fine. haven't found anything on-line that explains a fix for it.
Electrolux no longer makes the lint insert that fits that housing. The new parts are: Grill assembly 5304529759 Clamshell 5304529766 The issue with the new grill Assembly is it uses a newer moisture sensor. I make a silicone mold of the new moisture sensor, then poured a new plastic part that has the old school metal sensors inserted. Problem solved! I realize this is an advanced repair, as you have to make the new part, but it works if you do it right!
Every parts warehouse I look at online says this is not compatible with my EFMG517SIW0 model dryer but this sure looks the same.....can you clarify?.....did electrolux actually send out a retrofit announcement when all this went down?
It's confusing because Electrolux doesn't list the parts in that way. I installed the 427 series filter parts on my 617 series dryer. And that's because they changed the moisture sensor in the later models. The bigger issue may actually be in the blower wheel, which now has wider blades so lint passes through instead of getting stuck. I believe that part is now universal, is inexpensive, and is the same part number across different models. I believe it's white instead of black. I believe you can't even get the original that was installed in our original dyers that failed because of the lint issue.
I can't seem to find the filter part 5304513574 anywhere, it has been replaced by part 5304529766, does anyone know if that new part will work with the old grill part 5304515376??
my hunch would be , yes, but you may have to modify the dryer sensor. Don’t know where the sensor is in the new model.
She is talking about the clamshell that has been replaced not the housing. I have the same problem where the updated filter fits in but is not snug. So stupid that after speaking with electrolux they still sell the housing but do not sell the the filter that fits that part.@@dmnyc8357
It says if you have the 317 series you dont need the extra grille/sensor/cowling. But if you have a 417/517/617 then you need the extra part. I just received this updated clam shell today (5304529766). It is smaller than the original but it does slot into the clam shell receptacle. However it fits not as flush so I am not 100% convinced this is how it's meant to be. Cant seem to find any videos or pics online of the updated clam shell in the older grille for 300 series dryers to confirm.
Appreciate this!
Thank you!!!
Man alive! I hope this works for my 617! The old one has ruin clothing and curtains, and it could be considered a fire hazard. I think Electrolux should have recalled them. I know I’ve complained since the get go. But nonetheless, I’ll try the clamshell lint trap. Thanks for the video. I wish someone would post the installation video or at least give a time estimate for the project.
It took me longer to swap the electrical connector than to do the screws. Estimate 15 mins when you have the parts & tools on hand. Add more though to really reach in and clean out the fan blades first.
Great info, just cleaned mine and it was full of lint, going to buy this kit and try, thanks.
You are my hero!
I appreciate this video, as it is exactly the solution I was looking/hoping for after cleaning out my dryer and repairing the shaking. HOWEVER... Apparently, Part #5304513574 (Lint Clam) has been discontinued and replaced by Part #5304529766, which is shaped differently and - as other comments have alluded to - does not fit flush with the Grill assembly Part #5304515376. As far as I can tell there is no "new" or alternative Grill Assembly part, which implies that it should fit. After receiving multiple "9766" filters, I can definitively say that it does NOT fit. Simply looking at the part, I can tell that it will cause items in the dryer to snag on the edge, and potentially cause the filter itself to either break or become dislodged. Therefore the recent comments make a LOT of sense. I'm honestly not sure how to proceed, outside of using the legacy filter assembly and simply replacing the blower fan and hoping that it's enough... Images of the new fit: ibb.co/JRNDsZT ibb.co/LkMDFrs ibb.co/KFvMzCm ibb.co/yfHZvMX
Absolutely perfect video! Thank you for all the useful info.
Thank you for posting. I replaced the lint filter and grill assembly a couple of years ago. This partially fixed the problem - I still had to disassemble the dryer every 6 months because some lint escaped into the blower housing. I just replaced the blower fan blades with the new design. Fingers crossed this fixes the dryer permanently. If you choose to replace the blower fan note that you will need a 1 1/8 inch socket and a 1/2 inch drive socket wrench to remove the old blower fan blades. This is a large size socket so it is something you are likely to have to purchase specifically for the job. GLTA
Yes. I had two leaks. One at compressor and another at the air handler. Worked well after the repairs and was good all summer.
Not only is this an annoying problem but it seems like a huge fire hazard as well! I'm surprised there hasn't been some kind of class action lawsuit about this. Someone's house is going to burn down. To add insult to injury Electrolux doesn't help you fix it at all. They should at least send the parts for free. Thanks for the video!
I ordered my parts according to the video a few months ago and unfortunately they were delayed. The supplier I went through indicated part # 5304513574 now subs to part #5304529766. The final part arrived today. The clamshell wasn't a perfect fit but it seems like it should do the job. When removing the old grill assembly, I could see in to the dryer the blower wheel was COVERED with lint. I used a shop vac (2 in) to feed it down there and vacuum it out. Was difficult to navigate, but the wheel looks to be clean now. If you had a small and flexible vacuum, it should be pretty easy to get in there. I used two #10, 2 in sheet metal screws for the grill assembly.
Pure Genius, Thanks sooo much👍😊
This fix has worked for several years for me. In addition to the Clamshell filter and housing replacement, the ultimate fix includes the updated blower wheel which has wider fins so the lint doesn't get caught in the blower wheel itself. The blower wheel is an inexpensive part, and if you replace that too, you're all set forever.
This helps, but doesn’t end the problem (and it’s expensive!). I did it anyway, and still have problems. The last time I cleaned my blower (about two weeks ago) I put weather stripping around the filter housing. I think when the filter gets even a little lint, it causes the blower to pull air around the edges of the filter housing, and collects lint. My fingers are crossed 🤞
I put these parts in 2 years ago and have still had to clean my blower every 6 months or so. I just had it apart again yesterday and also put weatherstripping on the housing because I had the same thought. You are a month ahead, hope we got it this time.
Is anyone having issues with the clam shell filter? Mine has been pulled out of the slot 4 or 5 times now while drying and things have gone down into the blower this last time a sock has gotten stuck and I am not sure I can get it out anyone else having this problem?
Yes I am having this issue and I called tech support about this. Don't waste your time calling a service technician because they come to your house, charge you $100+ and tell you that this is a known issue with Electrolux that can't be fixed. Worst dryer I've ever owned. I would never buy anything from this company again.
Same here. Electrolux needs to have a class action for this kind of design. Terrible engineering and an all around criminal design flaw.
Thank you so much for going to the trouble to educate us on how to fix this issue!!
I did this upgrade, now my dryer just beeps 3 times. I tested the switch with a multimeter and it's in working order. Any suggestions?
Called Electrolux to order parts and was refused. Electrolux rep says they won't sell me items because of known issues with this modification. The rep wouldn't elaborate on what issues were found. Does anyone know what issues Electrolux is talking about?
That's ridiculous. I've had my own dryer operating with the "modification for the last 3 years and they've done exactly the same to their more recent models. I still get lint stuck in the fan, but much less so, which means I can get almost 3 years without having to open the unit up again. The ultimate solution is to also change out the blower wheel with the new wheel they are using now in their new models. You could just change out the blower wheel, but that takes some doing, and see how it goes.
Did you happen to figure out what was wrong with it? Ours just started making this noise as well.
We had 2 bad flare connections so lost about 6 pounds of freon. Which I think is about 3/4 of the total freon in the system. if you run it too long with that noise going you can damage the compressor. It still makes similar noises but 10% of the overall volume and its now cooling perfectly. Hope you’re good once fixed.
@@dmnyc8357 thanks so much! Very helpful!
Were you having issues with it cooling or was it just the noise? Mine is cooling but making a similar noise. We’ve had issues with leaks with it in the past but it also wasn’t cooling.
Same noise after 2 months of used this company is garbage don’t buy
@@joshuascott3681 we had no issues with cooling, just the noise. Had it checked out and they said nothing wrong with it so we are just going with it for now!
Curious as to why you are changing The grill asst, is it because the new filter is not compatible with compatible with the old grill addy?
Correct. The new filter and grill assembly must go together. Also, long term, the ultimate solution includes replacing the blower wheel with the newly designed one that's now the only one that available on all Electrolux dryers. It's white and the original fan was black.
Thank you for the prompt reply, the filter is available pretty well everywhere but the grill is not stocked Anywhere around here , maybe in the US, I will keep searching, it would seems logical that the grill would be stock together with the filter. I wonder If a foam seal of the right size could be added to the existing filter to create a better seal. Your thought? I
@@spruceaircraft You may be able to use a grill from a different model as long as you're able to replicate the two sensor bars that are on your original grill. Check out the different models in a store to see if you can do that. On the top of the line model a blank plate covers the receptacles that the the sensor bars fit in to on the less expensive models. I used the grill for the 627 series dryer on my 617.
Thank you for all your comments, it has been very helpfull, keep up the good work
How the hell did this awful company not create a recall on this? Unbelievable! Thank you for the video. Last Electrolux product I will ever buy.
You are a hero! Thank you for enabling us to fix/upgrade our own “brand new” Electrolux Dryer. Nice not to have to hassle with appliance repair people that don’t know what they are doing and charge exhorbinant fees for their “service.”
If this new filter and filter screen is necessary, why was there not a "recall' notice from Electrolux ??? I have theis dryer, and I did notice lots of ling getting past the existing filter and into the plastic lint filter holder piece. i also noticed a fair amount of lint on the ground just below my dryer vent.
I called them today and it sounds like they are in denial. Unfortunately only a class action lawsuit will get them to admit this problem.
After several times removing the front to access and clean the blower motor on our Electrolux Dryer, I am very grateful for your permanent fix. Once we had the parts it was simple and easy to do. Thanks so much!!
There another major issue with this new clamshell lint trap. We have 2 of the Electrolux dryers purchased in 2019 that both came with this new clamshell design. The lint trap is very heavy and well fitted, however as the clothes tumble past it, they gat caught on the corners and lift this big heavy lint trap out and you will hear a very loud thumping as it tumbles inside the dryer. Meanwhile any smaller items fall into the lint trap slot and become wedged into the wheel at the bottom. This had happened numerous times and I have had to call for service to take the machine apart to remove articles of clothing or wash cloths. If you call electrolux they will will tell you they have never heard of this and have no solution. If you google it, you will find other people online who have had this same issue so I know this isn’t true. There needs to be some kind of lock on the lint trap to secure it in place. I would never buy this electrolux dryer again.
Hi Lynn - I haven't experienced this problem myself and only know of it being an issue related to the older moisture sensors snagging clothing. Sounds like you might NOT have a good fit between the filter housing and the filter itself. I'd examine the filter housing and filter for warps and if the filter housing is straight, tight and secure to the surrounding metal parts. Electrolux support is useless and basically liars. Sorry, but I don't have a better answer for you.
We have clothes get caught in the leading gap and it winds them up more or less destroying them. I've replaced the clamshell filter twice now and it keeps happening. We finally just keep sticking a piece of masking tape over the gap every time we clean the basket. Kinda crappy for such an expensive dryer...
@@bigmoebigsley thank you for the masking tape idea. Would painters tape work, too?
@@dmnyc8357the issue appears to be driven by a redesign of the clamshell lint trap. We can’t buy the one that nicely fits into the assembly anymore. The new lint trap is angled and thus sticks up and catches clothes. We had success for a week with the retrofit plan, and now we can’t use the dryer because the clamshell unit was pulled into the dryer and destroyed. I wish I could find the discontinued lint trap, or find a new assembly that actually fits the new lint trap appropriately.
@@bigmoebigsleysame exact problem here. Thanks for the masking tape idea. Its ridiculous that we have to do this!
I did this replacement and was so happy to be done with the blower clogging with lint. However, after ONLY SIX MONTHS the problem has returned. I removed the clog again and SIX MONTHS LATER, the blower is clogged again. This is the worst dryer I have ever owned. I will never buy an Electrolux product again.
i’m good still after two years. there is one more thing that can be done and that’s to switch out the blower wheel with the updated version that has larger spaces between the blades.
@@dmnyc8357 Worth trying if it resolves the issue. Any pointers on knowing the part number? My machines were purchased in May 2017.
@@toddgarvin2808 The replacement blower wheel is white vs. black and I think it's the only one they offer now . It's what's in all the newer models now! They just didn't tell us poor victims they had a "fix." I have one in my storage room and will reply with the part number by tomorrow assuming it's on the box! I've been waiting to see if I had to open the unit up again to clean it out before changing out the blower wheel as a separate project.
@@dmnyc8357 Thank you so much!
When I search up the number for the clam shell it comes up as 5304513574, not sure if it was a misprint or a change up now?