Gwen March 07, 2013 for Model Number Drsr483ed2ww My dryer was making a speaking noise that got louder, then it was drying and made a loud thumping noise and stopped working. What could it be?
1 Answer Gwen, You will want to check to make sure that the belt is not broken. If the belt breaks the unit will not run. Also check the rotation of the tub to ensure that it spins when turning by hand. Check the bearing to make sure that it is not bad. You may have a sieze bearing. Read More...
Helene February 06, 2013 for Model Number DVLR223EE1WW How do I put the dryer belt on my dryer. I have it on the drum and on themotor and tensioner but the belt seems to be too long. It is the correct belt according to 2 sources. but I need to know how it is routed to make it tight? Thanks so much Helene
1 Answer Hello Helene. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/25860-dryer-belt-diagrams.html Read More...
Charlene December 18, 2012 for Model Number PBXR463GA1WW GE gas Dryer When the dryer is turned on and has run for a short time you can start to smell a rubber smell. I was wondering if the belt is in need of replacement.
1 Answer Hello Charlene, When the belt starts slipping it is because something in the unit is opposing the turning of the drum. This is either the idler pulley WE12X83, the rear bearing kit WE25M40, or the front slides WE03X37318 two of these, and WE03X37317 two of these. The front drum bearing support WE3M26 may require replacement if the clips that hold the slides in place are worn off. The belt WE03X29897 will only require replacement if the unit is run too long with the opposition to the drum rotation occurring. As a note. the two green slides go to the middle and the white ones go on either side of the two green ones. These part numbers are for model number DCXR463GA1WW. The model number you had listed came up as invalid. Read More...
Bruce December 14, 2012 for Model Number gfdn100el0ww When dryer is running with a load, it makes a thumping noise like there is a pair of shoes in it. When you take half the load out it quiets somewhat.
1 Answer Hello Bruce. You will need to replace the drum support bearing WE14M124 and all 4 glides WE03X37318 (2) and WE03X37317 (2). Also you will need to order and replace the rear bearing kit WE25M40. Read More...
Ken November 10, 2012 for Model Number ds4500ea1ww The dryer is making squeaking noise. My wife and I debated the characteristics of a squeak and squeal and it is definitely a squeak. I don't think it is a slipping belt. Sounds more like a metal on metal.The dryer was taken completely apart to thoroughly clean. The same problem after putting back together. The squeak only happens during part of a load. Definitely more frequent and intense at the end of the drying cycle. The size of the load does not seem to matter. are there places that can be lubricated without getting it on the clothes?
1 Answer Ken, In your style dryer, there are a couple of possibilities, The most likely being the rear drum bearing WE25M40 . the other is the idler pulley WE12X83, but that is more of a "squealing" type noise, that turns into a rumble. Read More...
Carla October 25, 2012 for Model Number DBSR463GG1WW Yes I checked and the drum is tight, won't move at all. Don't know what to do or what that means.
1 Answer Hello Carla. Something is either jammed inside the tub, or something is stuck inside the blower wheel. You will need to look and clear out what ever has the drum stuck. Read More...
Carla October 24, 2012 for Model Number DBSR463GG1WW My dryer was working fine(Iwas using it at the time). One load finished and I went to start another load. It only makes a weird "buzzing" sound when you turn the start knob. I tried holding in the button, turning the start knob and turning the drum. That did not work. Could it possibly be the drive belt? Nothing unusual prior to it before it stopped working. Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Carla. Make sure the drum is not tight inside the unit. If not, you can check and see if the belt is broke. If the belt is good, you will need to order and replace the motor in the unit. Read More...
Miki October 14, 2012 for Model Number DCXR463GA2WW Very loud, irritating squeeling coming from the dryer, particularly with full loads. Squeeling also occurs with light loads but is less loud. Is it possible that replacing the belt can remedy this? Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Miki, The squealing is the belt slipping. The noise is caused by the drum putting up opposition to turning. You will either need the rear drum bearing kit WE25M40, the front bearing WE3M26 and glides WE03X37318, idler puller WE12X83and, because of the wear on the belt WE03X29897 because of the slippage, you might consider changing it, too. Read More...
Kansas H. October 12, 2012 for Model Number DHSR333EA2WB Do they have that belt or a replacement belt?
David October 06, 2012 for Model Number DCXR453GV1WW Our dryer smelled like a burning belt, so I checked the belt. It measured about 90". Is that enough stretch that it would be the cause of the smell?
1 Answer Hello David, The belt in a dryer will normally not stretch. If it stretches, it is about to break. There are strings made into the belt to prevent stretching. If the belt is slipping, it is doing so because something inside the unit is opposing the turning of the drum. This will be the idler pulley WE12X83, the glides (WE03X37317 X 2),(WE03X37318 X 2),and front bearing assembly WE3M26, or the rear drum bearing assembly WE25M40. Read More...