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Admiral Dryer drum not turning
If your Admiral dryer drum is not turning, start with the drive belt — a snapped belt is the most common cause. Reach into the drum and try turning it by hand; if the drum spins easily the belt is likely broken and needs replacing. A faulty timer can stop the drum, but that is rare, so only test or replace the timer after checking the more common parts. Worn drum rollers or roller axles are next on the list; remove the belt and try turning the drum by hand again, and replace rollers and axles if they spin poorly or wobble. An obstructed blower wheel can overload the motor and prevent the drum from turning, so inspect the blower housing for debris or damage. Finally, a stuck or worn idler pulley can keep the belt from running smoothly and should be replaced along with the belt if needed. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to pull up the right replacement parts and step-by-step instructions for your exact dryer.
01 - Admiral Dryer Drive Belt
The drive belt is a very long, slender belt that wraps all the way around the dryer drum, around a tension pulley, and then around the drive motor pulley. Over time, the belt can break from normal use. If the belt is broken, the dryer won’t turn. To quickly determine if the belt is broken, reach into the dryer and turn the drum by hand. If the drum spins very easily, the belt is likely broken. Next, inspect the belt to confirm that it is broken. If the belt is broken, replace it.
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02 - Admiral Dryer Timer
A dryer drum not turning could be caused by a faulty timer. However, this is very rarely the case. Before replacing the timer, check all the more commonly defective parts. If you determine that all of the other components are working properly, test the timer by using a multimeter and consulting the wiring diagram. If the timer is defective, replace it.
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03 - Admiral Dryer Drum Roller
Most dryers have two drum rollers on the rear of the drum, and some dryers have two more rollers supporting the front of the drum. The rollers must spin freely to work properly. If the drum rollers are worn out, the dryer won’t turn properly. To determine if the support rollers are worn out, remove the belt from the dryer and try turning the drum by hand. If the drum does not rotate freely, check the support rollers for wear. If one or more of the rollers are worn out, we recommend replacing all of the rollers at the same time as a preventative measure. (The roller shaft can often be reused if it is in good condition. Clea...
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04 - Admiral Dryer Blower Wheel
The dryer blower wheel is the component that circulates the air through the dryer drum. Since the drive motor that rotates the blower wheel will often drive the belt that turns the drum as well, an obstructed blower wheel could prevent the drum from turning. Inspect the blower wheel and housing for any obstruction and replace the component if necessary.
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05 - Admiral Dryer Drum Roller Axle
One or more of the drum roller axles might be worn out. Most dryers have two drum support rollers on the rear of the drum, and some dryers have two more rollers supporting the front of the drum. The rollers must spin freely to work properly. If the roller axles are worn out, the rollers may not spin freely, causing the motor to overload and the dryer to stop. To determine if the drum roller axles are worn out, remove the belt from the dryer and try turning the drum by hand. If the drum does not rotate freely, check the support rollers for wear. If the rollers spin freely without wobbling, the axles do not need to be replac...
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06 - Admiral Dryer Idler Pulley
Inspect the idler pulley for the dryer drum belt and make sure it spins freely on the shaft. If the idler pulley is stuck, worn or damaged, we recommend replacing the drum drive belt in addition to replacing the idler pulley.
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Dryer drum not turning: what should I check first?
Dryer not spinning: could worn drum rollers or roller axles be the cause?
Dryer drum not turning: can the idler pulley or blower wheel stop the drum?
Dryer drum stopped: could the timer be the problem and how do I test it?
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