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2007-09-17 03:31:12 · 7 answers · asked by FadedTimes 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yeah it is a breeze with most dryers. I did it just the other day with a Kenmore dryer. Just Google your brand and model number and there are a bunch of websites with detailed instructions.
Basically you need do the following things:
1. unplug the dryer and remove the vent from the back!
2. access the front of the dryer at the bottom. Some dryers have a separate access panel.
2b. for those dryers that don't have a seperate panel usually you start by taking off the top of the dryer by sticking a screwdriver between the top panel and the front panel. (there may be screws holding down the top panel in the top of the lint trap.)
3. tip the dryer on its back and take the broken belt off
4. find a new replacement belt, make sure it is the same size as your old one. sometimes the older blets strech an inch or two. I found mine at Lowes for 5$ and it fit most brands.
5. fit the belt over the barrel and motor. replace the tension wheel/spring if it has slipped out of the bottom.
6. put the dryer back together again, double check all the electrical connections to make sure they are secure as you do it. When I took the door off the front of my dryer the connection that let the dryer know the door was closed popped off.
Good luck
2007-09-17 03:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Aliursis 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
before you take the dryer apart and replace just the belt, i'd like to tell you about a kit that is made by whirlpool for their dryers. it's called a dryer maintenance kit, and includes all the parts and PICTURE INSTRUCTIONS to fix the dryer so that it will run like new again! it is sold to fix noisy dryers, so if your dryer squeaked, or thumped when it ran, buy this kit. it's only $30.00, and contains a new belt, idler pulley, drum rollers, and hardware, but probably the best part is the instructions, they make the job a lot easier! it is also less than the price of the parts if you bought them one at a time, or just bought the belt and idler pulley. one other thing, your original idler might not have been an actual pulley, but just a glide, which could have contributed to the belt failure, so it would be best to change that, too. i did mine back in january and it only took about an hour and a half, and i took the time to clean out all the lint from inside with the shop vac. don't want any dryer fires! whirlpool make three different kits, one for their 24", 27", and 29" wide dryers, either measure it's width, or by where the lint filter is located. 24", on the back wall, 27" in the door opening, or on the 29" on top of the dryer. if you can't find it at your local appliance parts store, check sears, if there is a sears parts dept. near you, as it fits kenmore, too. after ours was finished, the wife said that it hadn't run as well since it was new, and that alone was worth the $30.00!! i hope this helps you get it fixed, good luck.
2007-09-17 06:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the belt or idler pulley. If you do find it's the pulley, you should changed the belt while you're in there. Any parts distributor will have these parts in stock. It should be about $15 for the belt and the same for the idler.
Some people have a lot of problems getting the belt on right. If your handy and follow direction well, you'll be OK. Hiring someone should cost you around $70 total to fix.
Keep in mind, there is a chance this is not the problem. It is just the most likely.
2007-09-17 04:44:20 · answer #3 · answered by Lew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easy to repair
remove the filter and the two phillip screws there . then pop the top from the front (spring clips) remove the 2 inner screws on the front panel. then raise up on the front panel and it will come off. remove the drum and clean out the lint. oil the wheels and idler . replace the belt with the ribs side down below is a photo of how the idler goes back.
2007-09-17 06:45:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting to the belt is the hardest part. You used to be able to remove the rear panel and see all the workings. Now, some need to be accessed from the front. Easy job once you can see the drum.
2007-09-17 04:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The motor that turns the pulley has probably stopped turning the pulley and needs to be replaced, however sometimes they can cost more than a new dryer, depending on the model of the motor.
2016-05-17 04:49:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably is the belt. Pretty simple and economical fix.
Read this write up about dryers
http://www.apwagner.com/appliancerepaircenter/Dryers.htm#work
2007-09-17 03:42:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋