Electrolux Dryer LINT FIX & Retrofit on 617, 517, & 417 Models
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2018
- 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!
Screws needed are 2 stainless pan head #10 size 2” long to secure the filter housing. Also, Electrolux has redesigned the blower fan for these dryers with wider fin spacing that prevents lint from being stuck in it! When you tear the unit open to clean it replace the blower fan. It’s only about $20 and that should clear up this problem for ever!
Hi there, I was watching your other video as well (ua-cam.com/video/ymScMQ3ggrA/v-deo.html) - you have listed 2 different part numbers for the same parts - can you confirm which ones are correct? Filter Assembly Lint Clamshell # 530451374 (vs 5304513574 from this video) and Grill Assembly Lint w/ Moisture Sensor # 5304515376 (5304515376 from this video)
Thank you for sharing this and your time. You've made the world a little better for those of us who bought Electrolux.
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.”
Ordered the parts myself and I have a maintenance agreement from Sears and had them clean the blower and put the parts. Works perfect. Thanks for sharing this!!!!!
Thank you so much for going to the trouble to educate us on how to fix this issue!!
Thank you so much! Problem solved and parts on the way. There are quite a few clips on YT on how to clean the blower out but having the part numbers saved me as much time as the disassembly and the re-assembly itself.
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.
Very simple solution. Thanks for the information
Thank you DM NYC! Every two months, I have to contort my arm and use a crazy huge tweezer to pluck out the lint stuck between the fan blades because my dryer is wedged behind a lipped ledge and I can't take off the whole front of the machine. Then I go online and look up whether or not someone has initiated a class action suit for these stupid dryers which clearly have a design flaw. Today I did not find a lawsuit, but did find your post, ordered the parts, and hope it will solve the problem!! They cost $112.68 with tax (NY), free shipping. Worth every penny if it works, although they should be recalling these machines and replacing them...I will never buy another Electrolux!
Also suggest replacing the blower fan. They’ve also changed the design on all the new series driers and the replacement blower is less likely to fill up with lint.
@@dmnyc8357 Do you have the part number for that blower fan?
Thank you much for this video - managed to replace it on my 617 in about 15 mins.
It is maddening that Electrolux does not acknowledge this as a major problem and pretty much has ignored my multiple requests under my extended Platinum Star warranty. So on top of the $$$ I now feel was wasted on the warranty, the $130 for the lint trap replacement I now guess I am going to pay out of pocket to have the blower wheel and my ductwork cleaned.
If you're going to pay someone to open up your machine to clean it out, you might as well also replace the blower wheel with the newly redesigned one that has wider fins on it that does a better job of allowing stuck lint to pass to the outside. If you're handy and open up the unit yourself, it's about a 1 hour job. Just be carful to disconnect the clip that goes to the dial control by pressing down on the connector to release it. There are videos from similar machines that show you how to disassemble the unit.
@@dmnyc8357 Thanks for heads up - I will see if tech that comes out can do that for me. Did not realize this was another design improvement.
I will say my Electrolux washer has been completely trouble free for 3.5 years, unfortunately its matching dryer pair is a total piece of trash.
Thank-you for this video! I ordered and installed the new lint filter and housing which seemed to prolong the blower wheel cleaning frequency but the rumbling noise always comes back (family of 5 so lots of laundry!) I have recently ordered the new white blower wheel and will try replacing which will hopefully further improve things!
Hey Andrew, can I ask you the part number of the new white blower wheel? I can't seem to find it.. Thank you!
@@rexfizzle Hey Bret, I ordered part # 5304513609. Thanks!
@@mecheng2001ca Thank you! :)
great video! thank you so much! i got a different question, my dryer now stops after maybe 5 seconds. no error display. any idea?
So you are very lucky if they give you these parts for free. The 3 year warranty is only valid with their Platinum Star warranty (if you registered after purchase with them). They won't even tell you if this is a known problem without you having a service technician visit and even then they will likely deny it and have you pay for the marked up cost of the parts and labor. After two calls and an escalation to a supervisor I was given a 50% discount on the 3 parts that should have been part of the design in the first place. I think it is going to take a house fire for Electrolux to address this defect with their product. Thank you DM NYC for this video!!
YOU are a genius!!! Thank you for your video. This is exactly what I needed. I thought we were buying the "best" dryer, when actually it is the worst we've ever owned. After 2 years of fighting the battle with the grill being removed and attached again and again to remove the excess lint, the grill was somehow completely ripped off today while drying a regular load of clothes. I will be following your suggestions until we replace the Electrolux washer and dryer pair we bought thinking it would last much longer.
For the full solution, if you're planning on opening up the unit, the blower wheel can be replaced with an updated design that has wider fins and allows any accumulated lint to pass to the outside. The original fan is black and the updated replacement is white. It's the least expensive of all the parts. You probably can't even order the old style fan at this point.
@@dmnyc8357 , Do you have the part number for that newly designed blower wheel?
www.allstarapplianceparts.com/frigidaire-dryer-blower-wheel-5304513609/ B Tomek, I found this link for the blower wheel. It looks like they've replaced the old problem blower wheel with this one on ALL of their dryers. It's white with wider blades whereas the original was black with tighter spaced blades. If the link doesn't work for you, just Google "blower wheel for Electrolux 627 Dryer....even if you have a 617, 517 or 417.
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.
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.
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 upgrade, now my dryer just beeps 3 times. I tested the switch with a multimeter and it's in working order. Any suggestions?
This is great ordered parts. Any chance you would show us how to take apart the dryer?
Repair Clinic has several videos of how to guide you through. It's about a dozen screws and most importantly when you lean the front panel forward, carefully unplug the connector to the dial. You need to press a tab to remove it. Also, remove the interior grill that holds the filter housing in place (2 screws) and detach the moisture sensor internally to avoid the cumbersome disconnect what otherwise is holding the machines's face with the other hand. Start 2 screws back top of machine. Slid top off backwards.
2 screws behind the door opening that hold the filter housing. 2 screws bottom front, near feet, of machine. 2 screws now visible on top front of machine. Carefully lean front forward and disconnect the dial. The remaining screws are all visible to remove the internal metal housing that holds the machine together! Once that's removed you'll have direct access to the entire interior of the machine.
I have Electrolux model # EWMED65HIWO why is this model # so different from all the ones listed? is there no retrofit that is compatible?. I just cleaned it all out and don't want to use it if it just fills up with lint again. It also appears that many other Dryer brands have same lint issue. What is the brand that has the best filter if I have to get a new dryer?
In addition to the new filter and filter housing redesign a blower fan with wider blade spacing allows the lint to more easily escape. The old fan and part number has been replaced with a new fan and part number with wider blades! I suspect that change is the ultimate fix.
Whats the part number for the blower fan? Thank you in advance!
The new fan / blower is part # 5304513609. This is a replacement design in white. The old one is black. @@turab16
@@dmnyc8357 I'm having the same issue. I have another year with the Platinum Star Warranty, but sounds like that was a waste of money. Do you think I just need to replace the blower fan or should I still replace the the whole lint filter assembly ? Appliance Parts told me the numbers you gave are not compatible with my dryer. EFME617SIW .
@@LLR61 The blower fan is an inexpensive part but you have to take the unit apart. I believe the new blower fan is now listed as a replacement on the 617 diagram, but I'd check the 427 diagram to make sure it's the same. If you're up to the task I'd start there and see how that works without replacing the filter and lint assembly. The lint assembly can be replaced without taking the dryer apart and it's just 4 screws plus connecting the moisture sensor so you can do that any time if you're OK with the price of the parts or if you can just give Electrolux the part numbers and get them for nothing. Just about all of the more recent models of Electrolux dryers use the same blower fan (new version of the fan) and the new clamshell filter and filter housing in the newer Electrolux 427 is a direct fit in to the 617. The average "parts guy or gal" won't know that because the parts diagram doesn't list the 427 parts on the 617 diagram. If they did Electrolux would be exposing their own faulty design. As you can see I installed exactly those parts in my 617, and it's been almost a year. I have not installed the new blower fan and so far so good, but we're only 2 people in this house so the jury is still out! I have the new blower fan in a drawer if I end up needing to replace it. Good luck!
@@dmnyc8357 free no more my friend......
Thank you!!!
Having some issues unscrewing the inner screws
I have a 1 day old 627 model of this dryer and it came with the clam shell lint filter. What i noticed on the first load is that lint is depositing on the door seal so when I open the door I have to clean the bottom of the seal. I also reversed the dryer door for access so maybe that is creating a problem? it seems to close and align properly. Anybody else having lint blowby onto the door seal?
I have a new one and lint also accumulates on my door. I also have the loud rumbling. My repairman said it's a normal dryer sound. Hopefully when my warranty switches over the Lowes, they'll send someone out from a different company.
Yes i do also, I have a 6 month old 600 series with clamshell lint trap and I keep a brush on my dryer to sweep off the door rubber. I didn't switch door direction and have same problem so I don't think that's why.
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.
Do you know of a video showing how to remove the front in order to access, and clean the blower fan blades?
ua-cam.com/video/60-vAQMELLU/v-deo.html This is from repair clinic. It's close but not exact. You have to gently disconnect 3 wires. 1 to the control dial by pushing on the clip a little, a 2nd that goes to the light and a 3rd that goes to the moisture sensor. This is what I recall -
2 in the back to remove the top cover, 2 on the top front, once you remove the top that holds the face of the machine, 2 behind the front door that hold the filter housing (you can leave the filter housing attached), 2 on the bottom front of the face that also hold the face of the machine. THEN BE CAREFUL TO DISCONNECT THE 3 WIRES WHILE YOU'RE HOLDING THE FACE OF THE MACHINE FROM FALLING AWAY. Once you have the face off there should be 4 screw holding on the front frame plus a 1,2 or 3 screws that attach to the blower unit/area. You should see that in the video. Good luck!
Thanks, I had seen that one, and you're spot on, they are close enough for me to get it open. There's quite a bit of lint in the blower blades, not as bad as I expected though. Hoping this solved our issue. Found the parts you listed online.
If you're going to the trouble of opening the unit up there is a new blower fan that replaces the black one. It's white and the blades are wider...It's $22 bucks if you can't get it for free from Electrolux. The blower fan that comes with the unit has been discontinued! Those 3 parts is what they changed on the newer units! Good luck. Just be real careful with disconnecting the plug from the dial...don't force it. It's got a tab you have to press to release.
End up being more than a cup full. Put everything back together, and problem solved for now. You just really saved the day sir!
I might end up changing that. Did you remove the drum in order to reach the rear of the motor to hold the spindle, or where you able to get the blades unbolted with the drum in place?
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.
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.
Can you please show us hire those blue and wires are connected?
If your're asking about the connection to the moisture connector that's the two silver bars on the filter housing......if you simply remove the filter housing with the 4 screws that are holding it in (2 that are visible when you open the door and then another 2 inside) you'll see the connections on the underside of the filter housing. Disconnect the 2 wires there and then you'll be able to reconnect to the new moiisture sensor on your new filter housing that's normally installed on the new 427 model. Hopefully that answers your answer.
What happens if you simply don’t reconnect the sensor? Do you need it for the dryer to work?
Is this happening on the 627 model.or has it been remedied I'm thinking of getting that series thanks
The 627 model is probably OK as they changed 3 key parts in this design. The filter. The filter housing w/ moister sensor and a new blower fan / wheel. I'm soured on Electrolux because they made a decision to cover up a problem and ignore complaints. They could have turned this around and made me and others loyal customer if they were honest and addressed the issue. It's a decent machine, just a horrible brand. Whirlpool and Samsung make similar units but I'm not sure how they treat their customers when there is a problem.
@@dmnyc8357 thank you.
The issue we have with the 627 is on a smaller size load or with things like socks, they tend to sit on the lint filter.
Poor design, like the one he installed. It is flat and wide, like a shelf, and it acts just like it , too.
I saw a newer design and they did 2 things that I cannot see being able to retrofit on the 627, yet.
1) They made a dryer window like the washer window, with a protrusion over the lint area. PERFECT!!!!
2) They angled that area, including the lint trap. Again, PERFECT!!!
@DM NYC I fought with Samsung for a year on both impeller washer which doesn't clean your clothes, sometimes not even get the top of clothing wet. The dryer moisture sensor was hypersensitive so if anything dry past it twice it'd shut off a load of soaking wet clothes to mildew. 10 service men from 2 different companies usually "Servicing" both machines and it wasn't until i video taped sparks (likely static) coming from door hinges on my gas dryer that they tapped out. I also told them I've informed my homeowners insurance in case of fire!!! 12 .5 months later I got full refunds on both and bought these Electrolux 600 series. Hoping they are the newer models 🙏 with the blower motor as it does have the clam shell lint trap.
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.
I am trying to order these parts and everywhere I look they are not available? Can anyone help?
You probaly have to order from Electrolux directly, which is what I did. If your dryer is within the 3 year parts warrenty period it's possible they'll send these parts for free. All part #s begin with 53045- Grill Assembly add #s 15376. Filter Clam Shell add #s 13574. Also the Blower Wheel has been redesigned which should help this lint issue and for it's part # add 13609. For a detailed listing of parts go to: applianceparts.lowes.com and type in model number EFMG427. These are the filter and blower parts that have been upgraded that will fit the older 617, 517 and 417 models. Since these are new parts not many distributors have the regularly in stock. Unfortunately you may have to call Electrolux Parts directly.
Called them multiple times. They said warranty is only valid for 1 year. I have to pay to buy them.
Geoffrey Blass labor is 1 yr, parts is 3 years. If you call their parts Depatment directly you may have better luck. They are not easy to deal with. Sorry and good luck.
I just ordered the blower wheel, part # 3404513609 and didn't have any problem..and no charge for it. Call: (800) 599-7569 for parts. I have the 617 series dryer which is 2 years old. They will not pay for labor but they are sending out the part.. This is the the blower wheel that's a slightly changed design that should be less prone to having the lint get stuck in it. If you're handy you may be able to replace it yourself. Go to /applianceparts.lowes.com/ and enter your model number. They have great drawings of each part of the dryer. Good luck.
@@dmnyc8357 finally got the parts yesterday. What is the length of the new screws?
Thanks for posting this - I called them and they pretty much told me no-go on the 'free' parts but were more than happy to sell me the kit so I could modify the dryer due to their piss-poor design. I didn't realize Helen Keller was on engineering staff. Their price (waived shipping) was $8 less than Lowes....
Clam shell filter is horrible
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.
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!