This Drive Belt is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It connects the dryer drum to the motor, enabling the drum to rotate during the drying cycle.
Causes of a faulty drive belt can include normal wear and tear, stretching or slipping due to age or excessive load, or damage from foreign objects or overloading. A worn-out or damaged drive belt can lead to issues such as a drum that doesn't spin or rotate properly, abnormal noises during operation, or a dryer that doesn't dry clothes effectively.
Symptoms of a bad drive belt may include:
- Drum not spinning or rotating during the drying cycle
- Squealing, screeching, or thumping noises coming from the dryer
- Clothes taking longer to dry than usual
- Burnt rubber smell during or after operation
This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Dryer was making a loud thumping sound. Ralph O. • Rio Rancho , NM • December 14, 2021
I tried to hire someone through Home Advisor and was given an initial estimate of 436.00!?! However, no one ever contacted me about repairing the dryer. The washer and dryer are about 12 or 13 years old, so me and the wife discussed going to look at the alternative.... Buying a new washer and dryer set. We had planned on going on Dec 10th. I then decided to do some research on YouTube on Dec 8th for dryer repair and came across a video that was made by AppliancePartsPros.com. The video covered...
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