The Dryer Drive Belt is an OEM part for GE dryers that connects the motor to the drum, allowing the drum to rotate during the drying cycle. The belt measures approximately 87 inches long and 0.25 inches wide, with 4 ribs.
Over time, the Dryer Drive Belt can wear out or break, leading to the drum not turning.
Symptoms of a bad Dryer Drive Belt include:
- The drum not spinning or rotating
- A squealing or thumping noise coming from the dryer
- The dryer stopping unexpectedly during a cycle
This OEM GE part can also be used on Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Will not tumble
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Won't start
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Noisy
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Was making a squeaking/squealing on start up Gerald G. • Nashua , NH • March 20, 2016
My GE dryer from the late 80's/early 90's was squealing when it would start up, belt or bearing I was thinking. I found a manual online that covered my model and I watched a video on this site that showed me how to take it all apart, mine was a bit different but the principles were the same. I took it apart and added some quick-disconnects to 2 wires so next time I can take the front panel off easily. When I got to the bearing it looked worn but not bad so I cleaned it and put it back. ...
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