This dryer drum drive belt attaches to the motor pully and works the drum as the motor rotates. The belt has a length of 93- 3/6 inches, and wraps all the way around the dryer drum, around a tension pulley, and then around the drive motor pully. Replacing the rib belt could solve symptoms such as a screeching noise when the dryer tumbles, a broken belt (dryer will not tumble if its broken), no heat or not enough heat, or the dryer will not start. The tools needed for this repair are a nut driver and a putty knife. Remember to unplug the dryer before installing the part and protect your hands by wearing gloves.
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
Sorry, we couldn't find any existing reviews that matched. Try using some different or simpler keywords.
★★★★★
★★★★★
Perry E - 6 days ago
Verified Purchase
Great as always
Steve's videos are always appreciated. They're as entertaining as the DIY stuff on YouTube, and more suscinct and useful.
★★★★★
★★★★★
Brennan R - November 6, 2024
Verified Purchase
Easy job,part was a perfect fit
The part was just as advertised,and my dryer is running like new
★★★★★
★★★★★
Maureen S - November 12, 2023
Verified Purchase
Part
Part worked!!
★★★★★
★★★★★
Beldron F - May 25, 2023
Verified Purchase
Second part needed
I purchased the belt, when I disassembled the dryer I found the drive pulley was broken. When I looked for the pulley the break down didn’t have it. I called technical support, when I gave the technician the part number for the motor assembly. He found the pulley number and was able to order the pulley. It came in but the threads were different from the motor I had. I retapped it to the threads on the motor, installed it and made a 86 year old ladies day.
★★★★★
★★★★★
Catherine H - April 16, 2023
Verified Purchase
Broken belt
Worked as expected.
★★★★★
★★★★★
Robert L - January 31, 2023
Verified Purchase
Appliance repair
The parts I ordered were top of the line. They came in fast. The repair videos were a great help. I would use PartSelect again.
★★★★★
★★★★★
Joseph S - October 19, 2022
Verified Purchase
Not easy to install. But it works great. A lot cheaper than a new dryer.
Works great! Even ordered a extra belt. Can't due with out my dryer! Thank you.
★★★★★
★★★★★
Arnulfo N - September 23, 2022
Verified Purchase
Works great
Easy shipping no hassle
★★★★★
★★★★★
Greg S - May 11, 2022
Verified Purchase
Easy fix
The part was exactly like what was said.
★★★★★
★★★★★
Amber B - September 24, 2021
Verified Purchase
Great part, exactly what was needed
Came in decent time and was exactly what was needed to get my dryer back in working order!
< Prev
1
2
3
Next >
Customer Repair Stories
Average Repair Rating: 3.0 / 5.0, 115 reviews.
What's this?
Sort by:
< Prev
1
2
3
Next >
Search filter:
Clear Filter
Your search term must have 3 or more characters.
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
Sorry, we couldn't find any existing installation instruction that matched.
Drum support rollers were shot, idler was changed as well, new belt installed, 2 new thrust washers and felt pads were installed as well.
Repair parts were exact OEM, went very smooth. Longest part was cleaning the inside of dryer and cutting new vent pipe exit.
I had recently had the low limit thermal fuse replaced for the same problem. About a month later same problem but different fuse. I checked the low limit fuse with an ohm meter and it had continuity. When I checked the High limit fuse it did not, there was infinite resistance meaning it was open and not providing current to the heater ele
... Read morements. Out of concern why the high limit blew, I decided to replace the thermostat as well. As I dissembled the dryer there was an over abundance of lint from years of use. I also notice the drum belt had some chunks missing and decided to replace it since I was removing it anyway. Ordered the parts from Part Select and they arrived in a timely manner as promised. Replaced the defective parts, vacuumed out all the lint and junk that was coating the drive motor and other items. Resembled the dryer and it worked good as new. total cost of $60 in parts, and couple of hours and back in business!
loud screeching noise, motor seized, long time to dry
disassembling took about ten minutes. found that lint needed to be cleaned out. idler lever pulley was locked up and the belt had worn the pulley down. guide felt pads were off the drum guides. motor seized up. studied videos and ordered parts for each problem. once parts arrived the total repair took a total of 45 minutes. saved $300-400
... Read more, and did not have to buy a new dryer. dryer working better than it has in four or five years, heating up better and no noise. would recommend buying own parts and replacing. on a scale of 1-10, this is a 2. this is an electric dryer. hope this helps!
dryer made squeaking noise when first starting to run
I first watched the video and disassembled the dryer to see if I could determine what part was squeaking. All looked good except the wheel on the Idler lever which was tight. I vacuumed up the years of lint and reassembled the dryer and waited for the parts to arrive. I ordered the idler lever and also the 2 drum support wheels, belt and
... Read more2 drum guides since I thought that is was a good idea to go ahead and replace these parts once I had the dryer disassembled again. Good choice on the belt as once I removed the old belt there was a crack on the underside of the belt. I bought snap ring pliers at home depot but the tips were too big to fit the holes on the snap rings on the drum rollers. I bought another snap ring plier set from an automotive store that came wth 5 snap ring attachments - but again all were too large to fit the snap rings on the drum support rollers. I used a nail and small screwdriver to expand and pull off the snap rings but this approach was frustrating and time consuming. Not sure where to get snap ring pliers that are small enough to fit the holes on the snap rings - so hope that you have better luck locating a set thats small enough! I was able to return the pliers that I purchased - so all good. I was surprised at how easy the dryer came apart and how easy it was easy to work on. When disassembling the dryer - we took pictures of the wire connections before we disconnected them, however at one point we tilted the dryer back to clean behind it and the top slipped a little away from the side panel of the dryer and one of the wires that was connect to the wire block that is up by where the power cord connects cam loose - and it took some time to find and figure out a wiring diagram for this connection. Suggest that you take a pictire of this wire connection block once you lift the lid - just in case a slip occurs and a wire may disconnect. When replacing the idler lever - have a little grease available when you install the new idler lever (between the arm and the bolt area as it constantly moves and the old brease has probably worn away) . After making these repairs I dont think I will ever buy a new dryer as any part , including the heater and motor would be easy to replace and cheaper than a new dryer.
trouble with lining the drum on the rollers after belt installation
disassembled the entire dryer drum and front bulkhead plate. Installed belt and replaced drum on rollers and positioned idler pulley .Video was very helpful in positioning drum and belt onto idler pulley. More trouble with the existing dryer vent replacement after repairs were complete
Raymond from OCEANSIDE, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
1 personfound this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Noisy
Removed front cabinet panel, removed lint/front drum panel, removed drum and belt. Removed spring from idler lever, replaced idler lever. Installed drum with drive belt, reinstalled front lint/drum cover, reinstalled front panel.
Dryer stopped tumbling, so bad belt was my first thought. Dryer is in vacation home so did not have immediate access to it to diagnose. Ordered belt and discovered that the poorly designed motor pulley had broken and the belt jumped onto the motor shaft and burned through the original belt. Week 2 after ordering pulley, installation went
... Read moreper YouTube video. Glad I also replaced the belt because it was brittle and cracked. Suspect it had been slipping because sheets would ball up into a log, possibly because the drum wasn't spinning fast enough. Anyhoo, after repair all seems OK.
Read less
Richard from PORTLAND, OR
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
2 of 2 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Dryer drum would not turn under load
I watched the repair video and followed the instruction given to replace the belt. The instructions were easy to follow and to the point. The one thing that was not covered was to vacuum the interior prior to closing the dryer up.
Ask our experts a question about this part and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
16 questions answered by our experts.
Sort by:
< Prev
1
2
Next >
Search filter:
Clear Filter
Your search term must have 3 or more characters.
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
Sorry, we couldn't find any existing answers that matched.Try using some different or simpler keywords, or submit your new question by using the "Ask a Question" button above!
Lorna
July 20, 2017
Hi, my dryer is emitting a burning smell this happened one before and I replaced the belt (which fixed the problem) but now it is happening again. Should I be replacing something else or could the belt be faulty already??? Thanks
Hi Lorna, great question! Based on your symptoms we recommend checking the idler pulley and rollers on your dryer for tightness. If they are quite tight they should be replaced, and that should stop the burning smell. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
17 people found this helpful.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Rene
July 20, 2017
I bought this part and I am replacing the old belt. I see a few groove options to wrap it around, one is prettttty deep and the other seems just out of reach? Which do I use?
Hello Rene, great question! The belt does not usually slide in a groove, it is simply wound around the drum. When the belt is installed try turning the drum slowly to let it align properly. Best of luck with this repair!
10 people found this helpful.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Avery
July 20, 2017
So my dryer goes hot and sometimes tumbles, but sometimes it is very slow and other times it is normal… from what I can tell. Reading around I thought to change the belt but now I dont know if that will fix it. Thoughts? Advice? Help?
Hello Avery, our advice to you is to first check the rollers on your dryer to make sure they are not seizing up and sticking. This could be caused by excessive wear and visible damage. I hope this helps!
10 people found this helpful.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Richard
December 30, 2017
The dryer will not turn unless I lighten the load inside. Anything more than a few items and it refuses to spin. Is it the belt or something else?
For model number Sdg3606aww
Hello Richard,
Thanks for your question. Usually this is due to the belt, assuming the clothes are not over-capacity for the dryer. You may also want to check the drum glides to see if they are intact, along with the idley pulley wheels.
I hope this helps.
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your inquiry. There are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. If you have an electric dryer you will need to check the heating element, the high limit thermostat and the cycling thermostat. If you have a gas dryer you will need to check the igniter, the radiant flame sensor, the gas control valve and the coils. There are some other parts you will need to check as well. They are the temperature sensor, the timer and the thermal fuse. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
6 people found this helpful.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Mike
December 30, 2017
My dryer was making a loud squealing sound so I took it apart as per your videos but how do I know if the belt is bad or if it is the rollers or the idler pulley? I do not know how to tell if they are good or bad.
For model number MDE308DAYW
Hello Mike,
Thanks for your question. A bad squealing noise is typically due to bad rollers or the idler pulley. Inspect the rollers and the pulley for any signs of wear or damage visually and replace them if they are damaged.
I hope this helps.
My dryer won't start. If i press the knob to start it, it just makes a loud noise like it's trying to start but the drum does not move. If i turn the drum then try pressing the knob it will start up for a minute but quits again. Then only makes the same noise if i try again.
For model number CYE3005AYW
Hello Starla, Thank you for the question. The first thing to check is the belt to ensure it is not wore out and lose and able to grip and tumble the drum. In most cases with a loud noise and no tumbling or a slow tumble, the motor would be defective and needs to be replaced. Hope this helps!
2 people found this helpful.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Mario
August 1, 2019
My dryer is gas and when i run it on empty it gets hot the steam comes out hot the drum is hot when i touch it ,but as soon as i load it with clothes and run it , it does not get very hot i have to do two 60 minutes cycles in order to dry the clothes i check the belt is fine what else do you suggest can be wrong please advise thank you very much
For model number MDG308DAWW and SER#11806493JR
Hi Mario, thank you for your question. When you are experiencing an issue like this there are a few parts that you will have to test to determine what is causing your issue. For all of these parts you can test them with a multi meter. First you will have to test your thermostats and thermal fuses to make sure they are all functioning correctly. After that you will want to test parts in this order, your m series coils, igniter itself, or your radiant flame sensor. You may also want to check your regulator just to make sure that part is functioning properly as well. Something else you should also check would be your filter and ducts. Make sure there is absolutely no blockage that would restrict air flow in your appliance. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
1 person found this helpful.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Gary
November 3, 2017
Just replaced belt and it still squeaks,any help?
For model number MDE508DAYW
Hello Gary,
Thank you for your question.
If you have just replaced the belt and it still squeaks, there could be a couple of causes. It could be that the belt was installed with the grooves facing out which is allowing it to slide on the drum. However, the most likely cause would be a lack of tension on the belt. I would recommend double checking the belt path and that the idler is installed correctly and providing tension on the belt.
I hope this helps!
1 person found this helpful.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Steve
February 16, 2018
Dryer ignites 5 seconds then shuts off and continues same process
For model number LGA30AW
Hello Steve, Thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend checking the following parts to fix your issue: high limit thermostat, cycling thermostat, "M" series new style coil kit, radiant flame sensor, thermostat boosting heater, and the door switch kit. You can test the parts with a multimeter. Hope this helps!
1 person found this helpful.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
< Prev
1
2
Next >
✖
Ask a Question
Ask our experts a question on this part and we'll respond as soon as we can.
