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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dryer Drum Won't Turn? Drive Belt Replacement #WE12M29
GE Dryer Drum Won't Turn? Drive Belt Replacement #WE12M29
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$46.45Estimated Savings
$112.5002:56
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive belt on a GE gas dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the drive belt are when the dryer makes noise, won’t start, or won’t turn at all.
All of the information for this drive belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this drive belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt, if still intact, then unthread the old belt from the pulley and motor shaft to remove it.
8
Install the new belt
9
By sliding it over the drum, ribbed-side down and loop the belt around the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
10
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
11
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
12
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
13
Secure the screws.
14
Replace the main top by inserting the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
15
Fully position then replace the screws.
16
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
17
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive belt on a GE gas dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the drive belt are when the dryer makes noise, won’t start, or won’t turn at all.
All of the information for this drive belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this drive belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt, if still intact, then unthread the old belt from the pulley and motor shaft to remove it.
8
Install the new belt
9
By sliding it over the drum, ribbed-side down and loop the belt around the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
10
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
11
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
12
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
13
Secure the screws.
14
Replace the main top by inserting the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
15
Fully position then replace the screws.
16
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
17
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Drive Belt
$46.45
Total$0.00
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