If I change my drive belt for my dryer, should I change pulleys also if they are not flattenned?

Answer 1

YOU SAY "PULLEYS" LIKE THERE IS TWO OF THEM. I DON'T KNOW OF A CURRENT BRAND THAT HAS MORE THAN ONE PULLEY WHICH IS ON THE MOTOR. THAT PULLEY NEVER GOES BAD. IF YOU GIVE A BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER YOU CAN GET A GOOD ANSWER TO WHAT TO LOOK FOR.

Answer 2

Are you referring to pulleys or the drum support wheels? Pulleys don't usually go flat, but the drum support wheels do. You can tell if a dryer has flat wheels from the thumping noise when it's running.

Even if the wheels aren't flat, the bushings on both pulleys and drum support wheels do wear out. While you have the dryer apart, it's a good idea to check the bushings of any rotating part.

Wiggle the pulleys and wheels to check for excessive play (looseness) or binding from lack of lubrication. Replace those parts that are worn.

Also double check all electrical wiring for signs of overheating near the connections. The first inch of wire will be brittle and discolored. That's a safety hazard and needs to be repaired.

Otherwise just clean out the lint as best you can and look for loose change in the duct work.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

It is not necessary to change the belt pulley along with the dryer belt, but but sense you already have the dryer apart, it wouldn't be a bad idea to change the pulley and the drum rollers at the same time... with my experience, I have noticed that the belt will last longer than the pulley or the drum rollers. So if the belt is bad, you might as well expect the pulley and drum rollers to be worn too...These are fairly cheap parts to replace, some models also have a replacement kit that includes all 3 items...

Answer 4

well check it for urself...
-flat belt using crowned pulley
-v-belt and round belt using sheaves
-timing belt using pulley

to be easy, if the pulley and the belt is compatible with each other, than ur connection is correct. And u dont hav to replaced the pulley when u change the belt.

Answer 5

Belts wear down much faster than pulleys. Don't replace the pulleys, but DO check to see if they turn freely while you have the belt off. A few drops of oil may be appropriate.

Answer 6

when i answered your question before i suggested the belt and pulley kit because you said the dryer squealed. don't buy the kit, just buy the belt, take it all apart, put it all back together. then if it squeals besides doing the whole job over you'll have to spend more buying the parts separately, your time and money dude! makes no never mind to me. i ain't the one doing the job or making the money selling you the parts. be happy, learn the hard way i only used to sell the darn parts and was trying to save you time and money. $30.77 plus tax i looked it up for ya.

Answer 7

sure the Tensioner will positioned on and reason the pulley to make noise. the ability steerage pump does not require the hoses to get replaced except ther are leaking. you will want a p.s. pulley remover /installer gadget to try this activity. You greater valuable be responsive to what your entering into. good success.

Answer 8

You don't neccesarily have to change the pulleys if they aren't flattened. Just the belt.

Answer 9

Look at the "Total Cost of Making The Repair".

If you have to go back in and replace the pulleys, how much trouble is it to do so? If its a lot of trouble (like it is at a friend's house, you have to borrow tools from someone, its hard to take it apart/get it out to work on); then consider replacing them.

Otherwise, if they look in reasonable shape - leave them alone.

Answer 10

yes