A tool fell through filter area into back of drum
Hello. I don't have the make/model number but I'm going to attempt to help you! Assuming that the dryer has the top mounted lint filter, the blower housing cover will have 2 screws which attach the blower housing to the top cover visible when the lint filter is removed. You must remove power from the dryer to proceed. The tool has fallen into the blower housing where the blower fan is located. The vent tube must be removed(pipe that attaches the dryer to the wall). Next, the rear cover of the dryer must be removed to expose the blower cover, usually mounted on the left side( if you're facing the rear of the dryer). Remove the 2 screws from the top of the dryer(underneath the lint filter), next, remove the 3-4 screws which hold the blower cover onto the blower housing. Usually, in order to remove the blower cover and access the fan area, it will have to be firmly pushed upwards and at the same time, pulled outward at the bottom to clear the bottom lip of the dryer. Vacuum out any debris inside the cover and fan, remove the lost tool, and then(and this can be a pain to do) replace the blower cover. Be patient(you have to slide the cover up, back into position and push firmly in order to get it to go over the bottom lip of the dryer again. Be careful! There are many unfinished edges in dryers and it's like putting your hand into a box of razor blades when handling parts such as these) Replace the mount screws of the housing cover and rear cover of the dryer.(Positioning of the rear dryer cover can be tricky to get the screw holes to line up again--the rear cover has a lip beneath where the vent pipe is located that sits on an edge--it sometimes can be difficult to get positioned properly so be patient and don't get frustrated!) Once you get a couple of screws in, the rest should line up reasonably. I hope I helped you!
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