The space between the dryer's drum and the front panel of the dryer is wide enough to allow items in the load to pass through. The felt seal closes the gap to prevent clothing from moving from the drum to the inner cabinet of the machine, outside of the drum.
What does dryer felt do?
The felt strip is typically fitted around the front periphery of the drum where it fits into a round track on the front housing of the dryer. The felt acts as a low friction bearing surface for the front support of the drum.
How do I know if my dryer seal is bad?
Bad drum seals might also lead to a metal on metal grinding sound. Best way to check this is to remove the top panel of the dryer and then rotate the drum while you visually check the drum seal.
How do I replace the felt lining in my dryer?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqCqrLo2JKo
How do you install dryer felt?
- Disconnect the power supply from your electric dryer.
- Open your dryer's cabinet to remove the drum and access the felt seal.
- Peel the seal from the dryer drum.
- Position the new felt drum seal around the drum edge with the stitched edge facing toward the body of the drum.
Can I use my dryer without the felt seal?
Keep Heat Inside the Dryer's Drum A dryer without a seal allows much of the heat generated by the dryer's heating element to escape, causing the dryer to work harder to maintain the set temperature or fail to achieve the temperature prescribed for the type of clothing in the load.
How do you replace a front felt seal on a dryer?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btZOXSv1R00
What adhesive do you use for a felt seal on dryer drum?
This drum seal with a silicone rubber adhesive is used in dryers. This part seals the drum to make sure air does not escape from the dryer.
How do you put felt on a dryer drum?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln0L6EtDU6M
How long does it take dryer felt glue to dry?
ANSWER Dave, Allow 24 hours for the adhesive to dry before using the dryer.