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Asko Dryer drum not turning

If your Asko dryer drum is not turning, the most likely cause is a broken or slipped drive belt. A quick check is to reach in and turn the drum by hand: if it spins very easily the belt is probably broken and needs replacing. Less commonly the timer can fail, but test the timer with a multimeter only after you rule out the more common parts. Worn drum rollers or their axles often make the drum hard to turn, so inspect and replace rollers and axle shafts if the drum binds or wobbles. An obstructed blower wheel can also prevent the motor from turning the drum, and a seized idler pulley will stop the belt from providing proper tension. If you need the exact replacement part for your model, enter your Asko dryer model number on RepairClinic.com to see parts that fit. This page walks you through the most likely fixes for a dryer not spinning or a dryer drum stopped so you can diagnose confidently and get the right part.

01 - Asko 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 - Asko 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 - Asko 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...n the shaft thoroughly before installing the new rollers.)
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04 - Asko 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 - Asko 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...ed. If a roller wobbles and/or does not spin freely, we recommend replacing all of the axles and rollers as a preventative measure.
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06 - Asko 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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My dryer drum won't turn. What should I check first?
How can I tell if the drive belt is broken or just slipped?
The motor runs but the drum won't turn. What parts cause that?
Should I replace all drum rollers and axles at the same time?
How do I find the right replacement part on RepairClinic.com for my dryer?