DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the belt on an LG electric dryer (model DLEX4000B). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the drum will not spin.
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Step-By-Step Instructions1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
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To replace the belt on your dryer, first remove the screws securing the main top to the cabinet.
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Slide the top back and lift up to remove.
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Next, uninstall the screws securing the control panel.
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Now lift up the tabs to detach the control panel from the support bracket and move it out of the way.
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Remove the screws securing the support bracket so you can detach the bracket from the cabinet.
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Detach the door switch wire harness remove the wire from the retainer and set the bracket aside.
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Open the dryer door and support the front panel as you remove the lower two screws to release it.
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Pull the panel forward and lift up to remove.
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Disconnect the light switch wire harness and the moisture sensor wire harness.
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Remove the screws from the front bulkhead mounting brackets.
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Remove the screw securing the duct housing to the blower assembly.
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Now lift the front bulkhead up and pull it forward to remove.
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Reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt, if still intact, and pull the belt off of the motor pulley.
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Remove the belt from the drum.
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Install the new belt by sliding it over the drum, ribbed-side down.
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Loop the belt around the idler and motor pulleys in a zig-zag formation.
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Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
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Replace the front bulkhead by inserting the bracket tabs into the slots in the side panels and aligning the drum on the front rollers.
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Secure the bulkhead by replacing the bracket screws.
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Secure the duct housing screw.
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Reconnect the moisture sensor wire harness and the light switch wire harness.
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Replace the front panel by aligning the slots in the panel with the tabs on the frame.
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Position the panel open the door and replace the screws to secure.
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Reposition the support bracket by inserting the tabs into the slots in the side panels.
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Reattach the door switch wire harness and secure the wire in the retainer.
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Replace all of the screws.
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Reposition the control panel and snap it into place.
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Align the main top on the cabinet then push forward.
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Secure the screws in the back.
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You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the dryer is functioning properly.