How to Fix the Door Swing Direction of an LG DLEX5170W SteamDryer Clothes Dryer

Written By: Lis Cinelli
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How to Fix the Door Swing Direction of an LG DLEX5170W SteamDryer Clothes Dryer

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

45 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

No one notices the direction that a clothes dryer door opens until it is a problem. The dryer door swing may need to be reversed depending on what side of the washing machine it sits on, or where it is in a laundry room. Our Fast Fix guide will document the process used to fix the swing direction of an LG DLEX5170W SteamDryer door.

Before you begin, make sure the dryer is unplugged and you are in an open space with sufficient room.

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    • Hold the door while removing it from the dryer so that it doesn't fall and break.

    • Remove the two 150 mm Phillips #2 screws from each of the two hinges on the inside of the door.

    • Remove the door.

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    • In order to prevent scratching or damage, place the door on a soft or protected surface

    • Remove the sixteen 150 mm Phillips #2 screws from the door.

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    • Gently pry open the inside panel of the door using a spudger or medium flathead screwdriver.

    • Remove the inside panel from the door.

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    • Remove the two 140 mm Phillips #2 screws from both the hook and the latch on the inside panel.

    • Swap the positions of the hook and the latch on the door.

    • Reattach the two screws to both the hook and the latch on the inside panel.

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    • Remove the two Phillips #2 140mm screws from each of the two hinges.

    • Swap the positions of the two hinges and the two gray cover caps.

    • Reattach the two screws on each of the two hinges.

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    • Remount the inside door panel to the door.

    • Reattach the sixteen 150 mm Phillips #2 screws to the door.

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    • Remove the two plastic cover caps on the dryer front gently, using a spudger or medium flat-head screwdriver.

    • Reattach the two plastic cover caps on the opposite side of the dryer front.

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    • Hold the door while reattaching it to the dryer so that it doesn't fall and break.

    • Reattach the door to the dryer using two 150 mm Phillips #2 screws on each of the two hinges.

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    • Test the alignment and door latch by opening and closing the door.

Conclusion

Reversing the dryer door swing is a simple and quick process. Completing this project can save you time and frustration by allowing your dryer door to open freely in the direction you need.

Author

Lis Cinelli

Member since: 29/09/20

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2 comments

Directions are very clear and accurate. Not difficult!

Colin Ponder -

I looked everywhere for directions on how to reverse the door on my dryer, but couldn't find any. The instructions in the LG manual were useless and there was nothing on YouTube that pertained to my dryer. I was ready to call an appliance repairman and then I found you. Your instructions were easy and very clear. I now have a dryer door that works. Thank you. Thank you.

Bill Ferguson -