Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Belt by Whirlpool

Hello Hank, This sounds more like something has gotten into the blower wheel.

Hello Bob. No, you need to check the rollers and the idler pulley in the unit.

Hello Josh. Something is binding the drum. You will need to check the drum, seals, and rollers and see if something is binding in the unit. The drum should turn freely without the belt on it. If not, it is binding in the unit.

Hello Kimberly. It depends on if it is gas or electric. As for electric, remove the cover off the back of the dryer for the cord and remove the screws securing the cord to the dryer.

Hello AJ. Disconnect the power and remove the toe panel. Next remove the top front panel on the unit. Once removed, you can relace the belt. Here is a link to help you. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/25860-dryer-belt-diagrams.html

Hello April. Yes, it sounds like the motor is bad and will need to bwe replaced. If you can start the drum by hand and it run, then the motor is bad.

Robert, To access the belt, there is a service panel at the bottom of the front. You will first need to disconnect the power supply. Remove the screws at the bottom of the panel. Lift the bottom of the panel outward to release the spring clips and panel locators. Remove the screws holding the front panel located at the bottom of the panel and lift the bottom of the front panel outward to release from top panel. You will need to lift the main top by removing the screws securing the cabinet top to the side panels. When you disconnect the door switch make sure that you mark the wires to ensure that you know how they are connected or take a picture of how they are connected. You will then remove 4 screws holding the front bulkhead assembly. This will allow you to take the belt off.

Hello Joes. It sounds like the rollers and the glides and see if they are bad and need to be replaced in the unit.

Hello Lynn. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor is bad in the unit. Check and make sure the rollers are good also. As for repairing the unit, you will have to determine if the unit is worth the repair.

Hello John. 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