The Belt Drive is an OEM replacement part for GE dryers. It is responsible for transferring power from the motor to the drum. A bad belt drive can be caused by normal wear and tear over time, as well as excessive load or strain on the dryer drum.
Symptoms of a bad belt drive include:
- The dryer drum not spinning or rotating.
- Unusual noises coming from the dryer during operation.
- The drum not tumbling smoothly or consistently.
- The belt appearing frayed, cracked, or broken.
Causes of a faulty Belt Drive can include normal wear and tear over time, excessive tension or stretching, or physical damage from improper installation or foreign objects.
This OEM GE part can also be used on Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Broken drum drive belt Bourque, N. • Rosenberg , TX • October 31, 2016
First, I did a search based on the problem I had with my model of dryer. The model number was on the door frame and was visible when I opened the dryer door. The problem was, when I pressed the button to start a dryer cycle, I heard a clicking noise and the indicator text changed to "Drying", but I could not hear or see the dryer drum turning. The search led me to a page that indicated my problem was usually one of 3 common causes. 1. Faulty door switch 2. Broken Drum drive belt 3. burned out...
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