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    May 24, 2010, 08:04 AM
    3 loose screws in dryer drum
    I have a frigidare stackable dryer and the 3 screws in the back of the dryer drum keep working loose. When I tighten them it works great for about a load or two then they start getting loose again and you hear a "thumping". Why won't those screws stay tight? What can be done to get them to stay tight?
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    May 24, 2010, 09:36 AM

    Are they machine screws which have threads?

    What's the approximate diameter or do you know the screw size like #10 etc.
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    May 24, 2010, 09:40 AM

    You would probably benefit by a threadlocker, like Loctite Green: Loctite Consumer Retail Products | Threadlockers, Locktite 290

    If they are machine screws. I always have Locktite 222, a commercial product on hand.

    Make sure you buy a product that does not require HEAT to remove.
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    May 24, 2010, 10:04 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid View Post
    Are they machine screws which have threads?

    What's the aproximate diameter or do you know the screw size like #10 etc.?
    Yes they are machine screws, not sure of the size
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    May 24, 2010, 10:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid View Post
    You would probably benifit by a threadlocker, like Loctite Green: Loctite Consumer Retail Products | Threadlockers, Locktite 290

    if they are machine screws. I always have Locktite 222, a commercial product on hand.

    Make sure you buy a product that does not require HEAT to remove.
    I see where locktite 222 blue works up to 300 degrees. How hot does dryer get

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