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Dryer v-belt broke

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FightingChance

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Lowest end Frigidaire model, belt that makes the drum rotate broke. Got a spare, but the back doesn't come off and I can't reach in far enough to loop the belt around the drum from the tiny motor access panel. I haven't tried taking off the top and dropping it in, I just wanted to get some input to see if I'm on the right path to try that next.
 
Most dryer's have removable tops that comes off and allow you to remove the sides. A belt is easy to replace.

EDIT: Open the door to the dryer and look at the upper section for screws. Remove them and you can usually use a flat screw driver to pop the top off the body.

EDIT2: Ohhh, almost forgot. Be very careful with the console portion when removing the top, as it is usually connected and must be removed at the same time.
 
The front of the top pops up.
Then the front can be removed.

While you are at it, take a vacuum cleaner and clean out all the lint that will be there.
Usually clogging the motor making it wear out early.

Instructions above by my brother, owns appliance business.
 
Originally posted by: biggestmuff
Quick question: what would make a dryer squeak incredibly loud?
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Could be a few things. Most dryers have an idler pulley that tensions the belt. On my dryer this was a piece of rounded plastic instead of a roller. This squeaked horribly until I replaced it with a roller.

There is also a felt gasket that the front of the dryer drum rides on. This could could be worn out and causing friction somewhere.

There are usually wheels that the back of the drum ride on that might need replacing. From what I understand you shouldn't oil these as the oil will just pick up dust and dirt. You can replace them.
 
Originally posted by: Crucial
Originally posted by: biggestmuff
Quick question: what would make a dryer squeak incredibly loud?
Click to expand...

Could be a few things. Most dryers have an idler pulley that tensions the belt. On my dryer this was a piece of rounded plastic instead of a roller. This squeaked horribly until I replaced it with a roller.

There is also a felt gasket that the front of the dryer drum rides on. This could could be worn out and causing friction somewhere.

There are usually wheels that the back of the drum ride on that might need replacing. From what I understand you shouldn't oil these as the oil will just pick up dust and dirt. You can replace them.
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As crucial said, there are rollers in there; some have more than others (I think). It's a fairly common part to wear out on some models. (I replaced mine so frequently that I simply kept a spare in the house.) The more you overload the drier, the more likely it is to wear out prematurely. Size mismatch between the old drier and the washing machine.
 
Originally posted by: DrPizza
Originally posted by: Crucial
Originally posted by: biggestmuff
Quick question: what would make a dryer squeak incredibly loud?
Click to expand...

Could be a few things. Most dryers have an idler pulley that tensions the belt. On my dryer this was a piece of rounded plastic instead of a roller. This squeaked horribly until I replaced it with a roller.

There is also a felt gasket that the front of the dryer drum rides on. This could could be worn out and causing friction somewhere.

There are usually wheels that the back of the drum ride on that might need replacing. From what I understand you shouldn't oil these as the oil will just pick up dust and dirt. You can replace them.
Click to expand...

As crucial said, there are rollers in there; some have more than others (I think). It's a fairly common part to wear out on some models. (I replaced mine so frequently that I simply kept a spare in the house.) The more you overload the drier, the more likely it is to wear out prematurely. Size mismatch between the old drier and the washing machine.
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Thanks, guys. I'll tackle that this weekend. Although, I'm probably just delaying the inevitable; a new w/d purchase.
 
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