GE Dryer Belt Replacement

[@joanlavoie2591]

Letting me know it's okay to remove the drum was a game changer! Thank you so much! Setting the tensioner was much easier.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@joanlavoie2591 Glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching Joan & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@glenndespres5317]

Props for both how-to and production value. Getting the camera focused on the pulley and motor with proper lighting so we can see exactly how it goes was clutch. My belt is on order but I am now confident that I can get it back on properly now. Thank you.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Appreciate that! I try to make high quality & informative videos for all my viewers. Good luck on your repair & Thanks for watching & subscribe to the channel Glenn 🛠️👍

[@JohnDavis-ol7qg]

Thank you for posting this. I got hurt at work and have been out for 5 months now. Jan 1 I was washing towels and threw them in the dryer after drying a load of colored clothes and I'm guessing the age of the belt and weight finally made it snap in half. I can't afford a repair person to come to my home so I figured, let's see how hard it is. Your video was the first one I seen. I stopped at my local appliance parts store, and they had it in stock for $42. 4 screws and pull the drum out, cleaned everything with my shop vac, put belt and drum back in, slipped the belt on the motor, installed the door front on and boom 💥, back in business. Put the top on and it's drying those same towels effortlessly . Thanks again.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

No problem! Glad the video helped you out which saved you money. Hope all is well & you get back to work soon. Thanks for watching John & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@AZAce1064]

Thank you so much, you just helped a old Arizona who can’t afford a new dryer here fix ours!! 👍👍🇺🇸

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching Ace & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@AZAce1064]

@@ApartmentMaintenance I did

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@AZAce1064 Appreciate that 👍

[@ekeiner]

The tip about preloading the pulley on the bracket is amazing

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Appreciate that. It's definitely a game changer. I've done several without doing that & it makes it alot easier when you do. Thanks for watching ekeiner & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@juliereyna5124]

Thank you for posting this video. It was easy to follow and we saved alot of money fixing our dryer ourselves.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@juliereyna5124 Nice! Glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching Julie & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@danbasile4333]

Great video. I have the exact same dryer. Saved lots of $ putting the belt on myself. Thank you.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

No problem! Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching Dan & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@stevenbradford6824]

I like how you care about your work! Some channels I've seen all they do is Band-Aid everything. I realize most of this has to do with a budget. It's hard to do nice work when you don't have the money to replace the parts when you need to.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

I agree. I won't fix something unless its fixed properly. I also have input in my budget so that helps matters. Thanks for watching Steven & subscribe to the channel 👍

[@lchiarelli0]

This was a thorough video which helped me complete my first home improvement duty. Thank you!

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Awesome! Glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching Ichiarellio0 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@ChanceReynolds]

Changed the belt and got it up and running! Your vid saved me like $500. VERY much appreciated.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

No problem! Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching & subscribe to the channel & hit that thumbs up button on the video to help out the channel 🛠️👍

[@ChanceReynolds]

@@ApartmentMaintenance one issue i'm having now is the dryer barrel, or whatever, apparently isn't pushed in far enough. It didn't lock in. So it dries, and it works, but it squeaks and I have to reach in and push it from the inside to kind of lock it in. Is there a fix for that without taking the whole thing apart again?

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@ChanceReynolds Sounds like it's not all the way in. Other than having it sit in its proper position there's not much you can do.

[@ChanceReynolds]

@@ApartmentMaintenance I think I know what happened. On the top near the bearings there are 2 felt squares, I guess you might can them. In my ignorance I thought they were lint and I pulled them out and tossed them away. I think that is making the drum slip forward just a tiny bit and causing the issue. Is there a replacement for that? What do you think?

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@ChanceReynolds Yeah that definitely would cause it. Here's a link to the felt seal. You just cut what you need. amzn.to/3QHg8HK

[@waitwhat6056]

This video helped me immensely. My belt just randomly broke a few days ago. I watched this video a few times while waiting for the belt to arrive. Then dove in. I didn't have to unhook the door wires. It took me a much longer time because I was doing it alone and I'm a 5'4" woman lifting etc. I took several breaks after each step, lol, for my sanity. Then did a test run with the top still off. The hardest thing for me was popping the top back in place. It's running now...with dryer balls so I can hear it.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Nice job! Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching waitwhat6056 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@rozaiimarie4155]

Thank you so much for showing me that I could pull the pulley that far down. I couldn’t get it on because I thought I couldn’t pull it far but as soon as I did I got it on thank you so much!!!!

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Your welcome! Glad the video helped you out & you were able to tackle the job on your own & save money in the process. That's the goal of my channel & videos. Thanks for watching rozaiimarie4155 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️

[@hermosafunshine]

Great video for reinstalling a belt. If you didn't show how the tensioner pulley rested under that metal bit, I'd still be trying to install it. Many thanks.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

No problem! Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching & make sure you subscribe to the channel 👍

[@albrown5738]

Awesome video thank you!! Especially showing how the belt tensioner worked . First time ever doing a job like this save me 500 bucks on a new dryer

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

That's great to hear & I'm glad the video helped out! Thanks for watching Albrown5738 & support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@cvaria]

Thanks 🎉 i overlooked the drum bearing slides. Amazon to the rescue.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@cvaria Glad the video helped out. I have all the parts linked in the video description in most of my videos. Thanks for watching cvaria & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@mrcoollu9662]

Thanks so much for helping out I feel confident I can do this by myself

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Nice! Glad the video helped out. Plenty more to come. I haven't uploaded as many videos as I would've liked to the last 2 months or so cuz I've been swamped this summer at work. Now that things will be cooling off soon I can get back to posting a lot more videos. Thanks for watching MrCoolLu9662 & stay hydrated out there 🛠️👍

[@msvarunbajaj]

Saved me a tonne of $$ on this!! Thank you so much!!

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

No problem! Glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@peterwatkins124]

That is so great! All fixed. Thank you for posting. 👍

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

No problem! Glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching Peter & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@MaintenanceMan-pj8zt]

Love the videos. Keep sharing the knowledge man

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Appreciate that. Thanks for watching MM 👍

[@krashboombang]

Great video, thank you. I replaced the belt, drum slides (all 4 of them), lower felt, along with the new tension wheel. Problem I'm having is that the drum barley spins now, when I take the new lower felt out its better but still not right. Even when I manually spin the drum, it seems like something is binding with the drum. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@krashboombang Make sure the belt is on properly & the drum is fully set in the back center opening. Everything has to be right when reinstalling or it won't operate properly. Thanks for watching & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@krashboombang]

@@ApartmentMaintenance Yeah, I will definitely check/look at all your suggestions, really do appreciate your response!! Thank you very much.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@krashboombang No problem!

[@idkwhattonamethis2642]

Those belts are a pain in the a$$ if you never done it before and its hard to show someone due to the drum being in the way. Great job getting it on video.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Yeah if you have not replaced one before it can be tricky cause you don't know how the old belt was installed since it was broken. Thanks for watching IDK 🛠️👍

[@krashboombang]

Great video helped me a lot! Thanks

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@krashboombang Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@Kenny-dd1fk]

Thank you for the quick vid it worked for me 😊

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Glad the video helped out! Thanks for watching Kenny & subscribe to the channel if you're not already 🛠️👍

[@martinmcguane7942]

What about the "interlock" switch, I saw another vid where sometimes a switch goes bad disabling the belt drive from functioning?

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Yep that can definitely go bad & cause the same symptoms of the dryer cutting off after pressing start. Thanks for watching Martin & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@speddy4775]

Great video. Keep them coming man

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Thanks for watching Speddy 🛠️👍

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

Awesome! Very helpful!

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@JuanLopez-oz9kh Appreciate that. I'm glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching Juan & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@awesomethegang]

I replaced a dryer belt for the first time!

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Nice!! Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching AwesomeTheGang & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@susannawalden4129]

What is the name of the tool that you used to remove the screws for the front panel to come off?

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

If you're talking about the multi tool I used for the 2 screws that take the front panel off you can buy just the bit which is cheaper than the multi tool I used. But you will need a drill if you want just the bit. I'll share the Amazon affiliate link with you for both items. If you purchase either item a small amount goes to the channel which helps support the channel & allows us to keep creating great content. The price is the same as if you would find the tool yourself on Amazon but by going through the link it just tells Amazon our channel directed you to Amazon from our channel since we are an affiliate of Amazon. Thanks for watching Susan & make sure you subscribe to the channel which helps out as well. 👍 Here's the tool I used in the video: amzn.to/3SEL0K2 Here's a bit that goes in a drill which does the same thing if you have a drill: amzn.to/3FSKwIC

[@shelbyscorse]

Any suggestions on where to purchase new drum glides?

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Yes, I have them linked in the video description. Thanks for watching Shelby & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@StreetRacingLifeStyle]

Awesome video dude thanks

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Appreciate it. No problem! Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching StreetRacingLifestyle & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@brianmoretti6480]

Very nice info thanks

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@brianmoretti6480 Appreciate that. Thanks for watching Brian & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@j-bbumohmed4455]

Thanks. Appreciate the help man.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

No problem! Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching J-Bbumohmes4455 & Subscribe to the channel 👍

[@Luis_Guilbe]

I just fix mine just following the instructions on the pulley cause it was giving headache 😂

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Thanks for watching Luis & subscribe to the channel 👍

[@Luis_Guilbe]

@ApartmentMaintenance just did your video was very helpful. I don't have to call anybody to fix it when I can do it myself and save some money.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@Luis_Guilbe That's great to hear. That is the exact reason I started my channel.

[@arthrcam8]

Thanks so much for this!

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

No problem! Glad the video helped out Arthrcam8. Support the channel by subscribing & hitting that thumbs up on the video. Thanks for watching 👍

[@michaeltrowbridge7174]

have a question I have a whirlpool dryer will not start could it be thermal fuse

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Yep it definitely can. I would check that first. Just pull the wires off it & put your meter on continuity & see if it beeps or not. If it doesn't beep then that's your issue. Thanks for watching Michael 👍

[@ChimpDaddyRandomVideos]

You saved my life

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@brianmoretti6480]

What’s the numbers on the glides

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@brianmoretti6480 I have all the parts linked in the video description. Thanks for watching Brian 🛠️👍

[@patrickhawkins-The_BiG_HawK]

Subscribed

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Appreciate it!! 👍

[@Raysmaintenance]

Good time

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

You know it! Thanks for watching bro 🛠️👍

[@LilRedBrown]

I cannot get my lid back on. You did not show how those tabs align. I have tried several ways and it is still off just enough I cannot screw the lid back on

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Sorry about that Rebecca. But if you go to my playlist & click the appliance repair section & one of the dryer repair videos I believe I have that filmed. It just sits on the top then the 2 screws at the front hold it down. There are 2 square openings on each side of the lid that have to line up with the 2 pieces sticking up on the dryer cabinet where the lid would sit. Hope that helps out. Thanks for watching & subscribe to the channel 👍

[@tjohnson9493]

What do you think was the cause of the broken belt?

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

It was the original belt that was 7 years old so it finally got weak & broke. With the heat of the drum every time the dryer runs then cooling down, the belt is constantly expanding & contracting. They definitely don't last forever but it's an inexpensive part that needs replaced at some point on every dryer. Thanks for watching TJohnson9493 & Subscribe to the channel 👍

[@tjohnson9493]

@@ApartmentMaintenance Makes sense, thank you. Good job with your videos and channel. I'm a subscriber. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@tjohnson9493 Awesome! Appreciate the support!

[@marvaedwards9549]

Help.. I replaced the broken belt but drum still does not spin😢

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

It's hard to say without seeing it in person. You could have a voltage issue, start switch, the interlock switch, or something might not be put back together properly which can very easily happen. So it's hard to say over the Internet. Sorry about that. Thanks for watching marvaedwards9549 & subscribe to the channel 👍

[@daveparsons7756]

Why is belt not tracking properly?

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

If it's not in line with the mark on the drum something isn't right with the install at the motor & the tensioner pulley. After you reinstall the belt you can turn the drum counterclockwise & adjust the belt so it lines up with the mark on the drum. If everything is installed correctly after one full rotation it will stay on the mark. Hope that helps & Thanks for watching Dave & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@daveparsons7756]

Thanks so much for quick reply. My belt wasn’t broken….the vent/ motor were clogged up with lint. Tried feeling the tensioner (never took out drum)….but can’t figure out why the belt is trying to track about an inch ahead of where it was…

[@daveparsons7756]

Any other ideas on what I may have done??

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@daveparsons7756 Ohh ok. That is very strange since you didn't remove the belt or the drum. I've never seen that happen unfortunately I don't have an answer to that one.

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@daveparsons7756 Make sure when you put the front door back on that you lift up on the drum & sit it on the drum bearing, which is the plastic piece at the top of the door that has 2 white & 2 green drum slides. You can also make sure the drum is pushed back into the bearing all the way cause when you remove the front door the drum will drop down & from the tension of the belt it could come out of the bearing. That's about the only thing I can think of for the issue you're having since you didn't remove the belt or drum.

[@patrickhawkins-The_BiG_HawK]

Green drum guides look black to me????

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Must just be the video. But they are a darker green color. Thanks for watching Patrick & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@patrickhawkins-The_BiG_HawK]

@ApartmentMaintenance yea even the new ones I bought looked almost black but they are sold as green. This dryer has made me nutty. A tab that holds blower motor down snapped and now if I put a entire load in I can hear the blower fan grinding the plastic shroud. I think it is allowing the blower motor to tilt downward ever so slightly with enough weight in the drum. Even before I removed any blower motor bolts. When I attempted to lock tensioner pully behind the motor mount tab the motor itself kinda twisted to left. I'm assuming that tab being broken is allowing blower motor shaft to move enough to grind blower fan when it gets too much weight in drum. I should have piled up some bigger washers where tab broke and tried to lock it down better. GOOD NEWS WITH A SMALL LOAD ITS PERFECT AND SILENT. orginal problem was broken belt but once I got it apart, I did see the blower fan had grinded through small area towards bottom of the plastic exhaust tube enclosure/fan shroud.. sorry for writing a small novel here. Any experience with a issue like this?

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@patrickhawkins-The_BiG_HawK Unfortunately no I haven't had that issue. I'd say your suggestion of adding some washers is something I would try if I came across that situation & didn't have any spare parts around.

[@ruthguthrie327]

Stack dryer belt

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

@@ruthguthrie327 I don't have a video on a stack dryer belt. Thanks for watching Ruth & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍

[@ApartmentMaintenancePOV]

Great fix. What do you use to record your videos?

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Appreciate that bro! I use my cell phone to record all my videos but I do have a GoPro but I haven't used it yet on any of my videos. Thanks for watching Apartment Maintenance Man 🛠️👍