Dryer Repair- Replacing the Multi Rib Belt (Whirlpool Part

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This particular Multi Rib Belt is specific to Whirlpool manufactured brands including Admiral, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Crosley, Jenn-Air, Hardwick, Magic Chef, Amana, Glenwood, and Caloric. To find a Multi Rib Belt specific to your model, visit www.PartSelect.com
If your dryer is having any of these symptoms, then replacing the Multi Rib Belt could solve your appliance problem.
1) Dryer drum stopped turning but fan still blows
PartSelect Part Number: PS346995
Whirlpool OEM Part Number: 341241
Tools used for this repair/replacement:
1) 5/16" Nut Driver
2) Phillips Screw Driver
3) Putty Knife
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[@phillipmorgan1614]

Best video I found! Took no time to replace! Thank you!!

[@SuperCapsfan101]

This was my first time doing this. I watched 3 videos on the subject, and yours was the most helpful! I'm sure you saved me at least $150 service call. I spent $10.00 on the part, and when I cleaned out the lint under the drum, I found almost $4.00 in change! So thank you!

[@eddiehancock4728]

Did you have enough?

[@anitaknight8235]

LOL..... Me too!

[@weesi11976]

Lol! You almost got your Money back. Ha!

[@chrisdodds6657]

Ten bucks! I spent fifty!

[@davesmith9417]

First timer here; thank you for the detailed explanation and the money savings. Did it for $17 bucks and working great. You should also let people know based on the age of their dryer to clean and vacuum it out really good while open. Mine was filthy, but this should be self explanatory when any person looks in and sees all that dust and crud:)

[@partselect]

Great points, and thanks for watching! Glad it was able to save you some $$$!

[@blackrifle6736]

*The dust bunnies shall not escape from the wrath of the ShopVac. Cheers!*

[@chelseydonahue2153]

Totally agree mine too

[@johnegee2552]

We got the dryer used I found $4.87 in it and a diamond that I don't know if it's real mine was filthy

[@katherinewolfe]

I really appreciated the good view of the pulley and hub. My belt was torn clean through, so it wasn't obvious how everything fit together. Nice to be able to fix my dryer myself - thanks!

[@patriotsoldier76]

It was thirty minutes till quitting time and also my wife's birthday. I got the dryer up and running and home in time to not dissapoint my wife because of this video. God bless you for your help. Thanks a million.

[@armandohuizar6164]

I have to admit this gentlemen is quite a repairman. Made my repairs seem so simple. Thank you Steve.

[@partselect]

Very nice of you to say so! Thanks, Armando!

[@madi-mp]

Didn’t have a clue on how to do any of this and was determined to figure it out without having to call someone to help. Thank you!!

[@golf4fame]

Thank you so much! Because it is a Labor Day weekend, I contacted several people, ready to pay up to $100, and not one of them replied to me. Knowing I would have to wait at least 2 days with stinky clothes, I decided to look on KZbin and do it myself. I found yours and that Whirlpool is very close to mine and the only problem I had was getting the front cover back on, a few hard paper-cut like scratches by holding that, but I eventually got it! All thanks to you!

[@RottnRobbie]

Just wanted to say thank you for having such clear and complete instructions. I did a search on KZbin, and watched several videos on how to replace a broken belt. Different models, different brand names, but essentially the same job on video after video. Yours was the fifth one I watched, but was the only one to mention which side of the belt goes towards the drum, and had the clearest and best lit view of the idler/tensioner installation.

[@kathleennolan5750]

Thank you for these easy to follow directions - concise and precise that even this 70 year old woman could change the broken belt on my kitchenaid dryer - thanks, I'm back in business again, although, I enjoyed hanging wash for a little while, lol

[@blackrifle6736]

*Steve: Thank you for another superb presentation towards restoring my LGR7646. It's decades older than one shown but the guts are all the same since 1966. Cheers!*

[@marcusurioste4096]

Great video. Helped me immensely when the pulley assembly popped off and I thought the belt had broken. One pro tip. When I was on the floor and the dryer drum was resting on my shoulder I used one of those squishy yoga blocks to support the front of the drum. Perfect height. Made it an easy one person job.

[@jeffreyb3081]

Was ready to go buy a new dryer. Your video helped me save hundreds of dollars-cost me $15. Thx

[@RickKiphut]

Thanks for this vid. Helped me get my dryer back up and running (drying). The teenage girls in the house are very happy.

[@llsmith61]

You adorable man! Used you about 5 years ago and it happened again today and I dialed you up and started working. Last time it was easy to find the replacement belt. Today I couldn’t locate one. Had to order on line. When ordering it asked if I wanted the 3 piece kit or just the belt. Since this dryer is almost 20 years old I decided to go ahead with the 3 piece kit😁 Wish me luck

[@KyngMedia]

Man.. THANK YOU! This video made it so easy to fix our dryer. Spent $17 at hardware store to buy the belt instead of $150 for a used dryer. 1 million views means you have saved people MILLIONS of dollars with this tutorial. Thanks again!

[@Phil-nv8wo]

Fantastic video, never would have realized this job was sooo easy. It was like your demo model was my actual machine. Thank you very much.

[@HeyitsthatgirlAshley]

I appreciate the time you took to share this with everyone who needs some better instruction. The video was helpful and straight to the point. The video angles we're good also I was able to see everything the way I would if I was standing next to you. Thank you sir!

[@WebOfTwilight]

The belt on our dryer broke clean through and my dad and I had to get a new one. We were able to fix it by watching your video. Thanks so much!

[@partselect]

Glad it helped!

[@olafsaavedra693]

Same here! This was an excellent video. Super friendly user. My belt was only $15.00 bucks! No tech required... Thank You!!

[@KevonLindenberg]

Thank you for the video. I had the tensioner pulley come off of my drum while doing a manual inspection for lost socks and spent a good hour messing around in the back before coming across your video. Next time I'll look for the video first.

[@tompriesmeyer639]

Thanks for the step by step video. Got the belt changed, and it's working great. Couldn't have done it without your help.

[@koreyphan]

Best video to watch for dryer belt replacement. Thank you so much for he clear video. I didn’t know how to wrap the belt around the pulley until i wAtched your video!

[@yeahyeahyeahudah]

awesome vid. Helped me fix my dryer in 10 mins!!! you can tell this guy is for real. just watch how he unscrews the screws from the top of the dryer. that's a man that has been unscrewing for his whole life!

[@partselect]

Thank you for the compliment about Steve. He's been in the appliance repair field for over 30 years and we're quite proud to have access to his skills and knowledge.

[@mr.gutwrench]

Steeeevvvvee, You are the Man!! I had my ass handed to me by a clothes dryer. Was going about it all wrong, getting nowhere. You and your putty knife trick, and the two screws under the lint screen,Wow, nothing to it the way you do it. Wish I'd seen your video before I started. Thank You Man.

[@exceleratorjoshua]

This man helped me fix my old whirlpool for less than 10 bucks. Cant thank you enough my friend.

[@ericbusse4985]

Thank you so much! Wouldn't have been able to repair the dryer without your video. Much appreciated Sir!

[@barbarakluver8792]

Thank you so very much for creating this! I just finished replacing my dryer belt after watching your video! I love doing things for myself and it is so very nice that people share their knowledge of "how to".

[@kristophermillerrap8327]

Thank you, you just saved me from buying a new dryer or calling a repair man. What would have been $500 plus, only cost me $20, and the time it took to watch this video. Many thanks.

[@user-qc6kc6bd7u]

Replaced my belt today! This video was easily the most helpful. Especially appreciate the lack of unnecessary filler in your video

[@tomm5256]

Thank you for this video. You just saved me $160 OR delayed my purchase of a new dryer. I watched this three times and felt like an expert.

[@johnegee2552]

You did a great job with the explanation of the installation of this belt it took 30 minutes for me to take apart the dryer completely and clean it put the new belt on and put it back together thank you so much for your wonderful video

[@Imzadi128]

Putty knife...butter knife - Tomatoes...tomahtoes. LOL Very clear and simple instructions. My grandson and I were able to replace the belt ourselves. We didn't have it quite so easy disconnecting the plug inside the machine but other than that it was a breeze. Thank you for the instructions can't wait to replace the auger motor on my ice maker with your instructions.

[@dukeman7595]

Of course after I tore the back off the dryer and ruined some other parts, I found your video showing how simple it is to change this belt. Knowing how is 90% of the work, you have no idea how dumb I'm feeling at the moment. Thank you for the wisdom!

[@todduf1]

I did the same thing.

[@tman3036]

Same

[@REDDFALCONER68]

Same here also👋🏼

[@KougyokuGentou]

Thank you for this video, you just saved me a bunch of money on repairing my dryer. My idler roller popped loose, and my dryer disassembled exactly the way you described in your video. From there it was easy to put the idler back in position and realign the belt. The hardest part was getting the drum back on there, but thankfully i had help!

[@DavidManvell]

This video helped immensely. My Whirlpool dryer has a slightly different configuration however I got it to work. The white pulley Down Below on my Whirlpool does not exist. Instead there is a metal piece sort of in the shape of a crescent. It took me a bit to figure it out but basically you create a small Loop with the belt and push it through the metal tensioner below the crescent and wrap the loop around the motor. I also did not undo the connector to the front door I just pushed it off to the side with it still connected.

[@catwomanfromthemoon5498]

My blond self thought the wheel broke. I took the drum out and went looking for it. Eventually I figured it out though. Go me! LOL!

[@wakkowarner4288]

Thanks for this vid, I have a 1998 KEYS750 and her belt broke the other day. Ordered genuine belt + idler. When I took everything apart, the cause for belt fail was obvious.. the generic plain (non-rotating) idler! Your vid let me take mine down to where I could replace it all, and she's drying her first post-fix load right now. Thanks for saving me the $ and inconvenience of having to get a repair person out here! I used a broom handle on top of the dryer with twine looped around the front of the drum, to hold everything in place while I threaded the belt and then hung the door frame. She runs so smooth and quiet now! (she came with the house, I didn't know about the duff idler on it)

[@user-cr8ts7wq7v]

Thank you! Replaced the belt on my Whirlpool WED7000DW2 (Cabrio) dryer following these instructions. I especially appreciate the details about how to properly route the belt around the idler pulley and how to tension it during replacement. This was actually covered incorrectly in another video. Good advice on not letting the screws fall, but my clips into which those screws went would also pop off when replacing the front - but can be grabbed with a little finagling. This made the process pleasant.

[@milesanthony7577]

Thank you! 💯💪🏾 this was definitely a blessing finding your video. Our dryer lives and that connector was not coming apart. I end up pushing pins holding the wires on the dryer frame out. Other than that it was ezie peezie!!!

[@michaelbyrne4432]

It's 2020 and this video from 9 years ago helped me out big time. Thanks!

[@laceyfagan2062]

2022 here and it helped me!!!

[@nomandad2000]

2023!

[@davidhertzog5145]

Thank you Steve. I ordered the parts for both my washer and dryer from your company. Your videos are spot on easy to follow and extremely helpful. Instead of spending 1100.00$ for a combo set..It cost me only 230$ in parts to rebuild both! Thank you so much for your expertise

[@SunshineTokin420Rainbows]

I raised 5 kids with a wringer washer & clotheslines. So your videos are great. I am able to help my autistic son replace our dryer belt and lower felt band.

[@joea7876]

Thanks for this video, I was ready to go buy a new drier, but instead, got this one fixed for under 10 bucks. Couldn't have done it without your help. The hardest part was that door switch harness...GOTTA be an easier way to get that apart...really frustrating. Other than that...piece of cake! Thank you!

[@kennethgoforth809]

No; I'd rather be thanking you for making then sharing this video you sir are a life savior to me.

[@reclusive99]

Great video, really helped in changing belt and saved labor cost. Appreciated 😊

[@tomburby]

This is excellent. I have been a teacher for 36 years and this man knows how to say just enough and show you just enough to make this a very easy job indeed. Thank you!

[@SunshineTokin420Rainbows]

Didn't see the discount coupon till after I'd already placed my order, but I'm cool cuz getting the right parts and in less than Forty-Eight hours. Especially considering I didn't place the order till after 11 p.m. last night. Thanks to these videos, my autistic son is able to watch them at 2x speed, his norm, fully understanding it all. I will definitely be telling friends about you guys. 🌞💨🌈✌️

[@scottnelsonsmith]

Your video covered everything. Unfortunately, I didn't pay attention to your instructions to _lift_ the front panel when removing, and I snapped the clips. After replacing those everything went well. My wife helped with putting the front panel back on; made it very easy. I'm impressed w/ the completeness and efficiency of your video; you provide exactly what is needed w/ no redundant commentary or other distractions. My only recommendation to others is simply to pay attention to everything in the video and you shouldn't have any problems at all. Excellent work, thank you.

[@toddimdieke5667]

Thanks for the clear instructions & good video. This saved me over $100. I got the belt for 9 bucks & found $7.20 in change in the front panel.😂

[@MrRickyrock29]

7 minute video just saved me 2 weeks of laundy-mat time while the "warranty guys" did the same thing I did in 10 minutes. Thanks guys for the help!!

[@silvercutter]

Thank you! Explicit. Gentle. Wise. Nicely paced. Clear camera work. 5 stars.

[@daveonley3066]

Thank you for this video. So easy to follow. I used a little block of wood to prop up the drum while I put the belt on the roller. This saved me the purchase of a new dryer.

[@krshamrock2]

Thank you very much, I was able to put the new belt on, took me 10 minutes! Very appreciative that people like you put videos on here to help folks!

[@alexandermakrianis]

This video was extremely helpful, I had a replace a dryer belt and needed a little guidance. Very detailed and not over complicated. Thanks.

[@marybullinger7321]

Many Thanks to you Sir. I just replaced my dryer belt. You make it look so easy. I struggled somewhat but I followed instruction and was determined to get it done, and did it!!. Thanks again!

[@marybullinger7321]

Now, I've got to replace my motor pulley. That was the problem, because my belt kept slipping off. Shouldn't be a problem though. Thanks again.

[@ricardobravo1509]

I just fixed my dryer thanks to your video. I also watched few other videos and knew that yours would be the one that helped me out and it did. Thanks for the great explanation and saving me money.

[@timothyroome-traut8324]

Excellent visuals and instruction. Completed the repair in 30 minutes

[@Benjamin-vl7gt]

Very helpful video. Saved me from spending $600 on a new dryer.

[@siuhhharnett1790]

Thank you sir! I just did this thanks to your help! Also replaced latch assembly on my dishwasher last year thanks to your videos! Much appreciated !

[@inma0014]

Thank you good sir! Was quoted 200 to have someone come out to fix. No issues following along and I got the new belt on pretty easily with your instructions. Total cost to me was about $15 for the new belt and 20 minutes of my time. Thanks!

[@user-yw8lv9um6j]

Bless this man!! I wouldn’t have been able to fix my dryer if it wasn’t for this video! 😂

[@rotsen6383]

Done! $20 bucks and 42 mins later it’s perfect. Thank you!

[@user-vc8ge1cf1o]

Awesome! Love these videos. Made my wife super happy and saved my wallet. This guy is so straight to the point, easy explanation. Reminds me of working on projects with my Dad. Much appreciated! Keep making awesome videos and selling the right parts at a good price!

[@peacockphoto1938]

Awesome simple explanation. Followed your instructions & it was done in minutes. Thanks from a non-repairman!!

[@dantyler7374]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, very well done and saved me a lot of money!

[@jjuneau1976]

This was great. I turned on my dryer this morning and it sounded like a garbage truck.. lol. It was full of rocks, coins and even a half a pencil. I learned everything I needed from your videos. Easy fix. Thanks so so much!!

[@mb4lunch]

Thanks! It's been a while and my mind polluted with GE dryers (LOL!) This was totally awesome! Great camera angles and clarity! hats off! Thanks again.

[@syiokelly]

Thank you, your video was very helpful. I'm sure I would have spent hours trying to take everything apart without it.

[@PatriceOnPurpose]

Easy looking. Great video

[@dljh1964]

Steve from Part Select: thanks! I changed the belt myself thanks to your thorough, step by step demonstration! THANK YOU!

[@gracielagutierrez4501]

I just fixed my dryer with the help of this video! Thanks!!

[@ruddyb9680]

Your video save me to buy another dryer I was able to diagnose and fix my dryer. Thank you.

[@kweli05]

Good video. I wish my dryer was this clean and shiny.

[@anitaknight8235]

Great video! I fixed my dryer in less than 30 min.

[@denobjoh]

Thank you replaced my belt that was broken today saved a lot of money

[@tracyTNtracy]

Thanks so much for this video. I tried watching a few others but the angle of the camera made it so their hands were blocking what they were doing. Yours was great!

[@BG_Rico]

You just saved me a lot of trips to the laundromat. When the motor ran and the dryer produced heat I knew it had to be something easy!

[@DisHammerhand]

Belt just broke on my dryer. Popped the hood and saw it like that. Thank you for the video! Gonna put the new one in when it arrives.

[@donnacar62]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We were able to replace our own belt because of your video!

[@todduf1]

I never have done this before. It turned out great. Thanks a lot.

[@mrfaty323]

After all these years this video is still helping out. Thank you guys!

[@andyzedd3236]

Steve, you absolutely crushed this repair video! You're the man!

[@MrRawness81]

This video saved me time and money.Feels good to do things on your own.

[@robertcroce4449]

Thank you for this fabulous video! It saved me time and money knowing that I could replace the broken belt myself, with your tutelage. The drum spins again!

[@maricleredpav4068]

2023 this video saved my grandfather's one thank you very muchachos

[@augdog1230]

Thank You!!! This saved me a call to the repair person!! You have earned a subscriber for life!

[@sundberg39]

Thank you. It's nice to have good lighting so I can see what your doing. Very informative and helpful.

[@hobocowboy]

Thanks for posting this helpful video. I've replaced a dryer belt before, but I could not figure out where the locking screws were. I would have never guessed the lint trap. 👍

[@kosieS]

Thanks so much first time watcher first time fixer of a broken dryer belt. Simple basic and awesome video followed it step by step and fix was easy and quick 20min. Thanks so much

[@just5630]

Thank you so much! This was the best video I found. Easy to understand and very detailed, especially with the hardest part on aligning the belt on the pulleys. You saved me a lot of money on a service call, repairs or even replacing with a new dryer.

[@tomb8112]

Thank you for this video. I never worked on a dryer before but was able to replace the belt following your instructions. Figured I saved maybe $100 not having to call in a service person !

[@jti51]

So thankful for this!! Fixed my dryer in a few minutes for only $8!!

[@morganjr1977]

You’re a lifesaver, Steve! Thank you!

[@dino24t]

Thank you so much for this video. It took a while to find a video where the dryer mirrored my Admiral dryer setup & the way to disassemble it. Our tumbler stopped working & when I got into it the Idler Pulley was detached & sitting on the left side of the dryer. Thanks to this video I was able to reattach & put it back together. It was also helpful to mention the felt on the tumbler too when putting it back together. There were a couple spots where it had folded in on itself. Thanks Again!

[@johnmiller732]

Yes, if the belt and it's routing are broken, it can be puzzling how to put it back

[@77Quan92]

You are a LIFE SAVER!!!!! I just fixed my family's dryer just now! Thank you so much for this great tutorial!

[@catwomanfromthemoon5498]

Blond girl adventures in DIY: I didn't have the round white idler. I found a weird half metal one in my dryer, and ended up removing the drum and trying to hunt down a missing piece. Eventually I caught on and figured it out. The clear images and step by step instruction in this video are great, but I would have loved it if you'd included instructions on how to separate the dryer door switch. I couldn't get it apart, so I unscrewed the whole thing 'till the job was done. Front of the dryer was HARD to get back on. All that being said, you still saved me from paying a repair person; plus I found 76 cents. I still don't know where all the missing socks have gone though.

[@JohnSmith-by5ed]

Exactly the video I needed, I went to take the back off like you would on any old dryer back in the day and it was completely encased and I didn't understand how I was supposed to get to the belt assembly cuz I didn't see any way to remove and access it. After watching this video took about 2 minutes to take apart.

[@thirtymilehigh]

finished changing the belt, thanks dave.

[@jerrysherman2743]

Thanks for your help. Very clear, non stressful instructions. Mission accomplished with very minor problems (little clips on door fell off - I taped them in place).