How to Replace a Belt on a Maytag Dryer

[@stevebass]

Hey Bill -- you're at a decade and still helping people. This was the most accurate, realistic, and helpful belt replacement vids I've seen. Thank you!

[@ShivREdits]

9 years later and your video is still helping people, thanks a ton 👍

[@hilltopvt]

just used it today at my house!

[@broodyking]

make that 11 years later ❤ thanks brother

[@mikew7218]

10 years now! Thanks Bill!

[@lylrys]

I just used this video today. 🙏🙏🙏

[@thomasbriggssr8155]

Absolutely correct! This is the best belt replacing video I have seen. Trying to put a belt on the pulley without being able to see and trying to get both hands in while laying down is extremely frustrating. Who knew to just crouch down and put your head in the drum and put both hands in that way? Certainly not I. However now that I know it is simple!

[@zton636]

You are a God. I last night worked 4 hours last night replacing drum wheels. (Long story) Left belt and deum for the next day. Watched this and 7 minutes later belt and serum back on. Thank you.

[@billknoche9228]

Thanks for posting this video I replaced something 15 years ago and a drum roller today, I don't think I would have gotten the belt back on without your help! I think the dryer was in the house when I bought it 45 years ago and it's still going strong. Two adults and 3 boys, they don't build them like they used to. I guess there aren't a lot of 80-year-old guys that enjoy the challenge of replacing a noisy bearing or two. Again I Thank you.

[@billknoche9228]

🙂🙃

[@mrmustache8735]

good job Bill

[@marcguy156]

Thank you very much! I could not for the life of me figure out how to properly connect the dryer belt to the motor shaft/pulley and idler pulley until watching your explanation. Using the left hand to raise the pulley and the right hand to pull the belt UNDER the pulley wheel and then connect to the motor shaft/pulley was the key. I watched several other videos, read numerous explanations, and looked at many illustrations but not a single except yours actually explained how to do it.

[@claireadams9795]

Dear Bill, We have this exact dryer. Your videos were invaluable for repairing it. The roller bearings were gone. We decided to replace the belt as long as we had the machine apart. I was dreading reattaching the belt but after watching your video and following your instructions it was super easy. Thank you! Your videos save us a lot of money by repairing it ourselves.

[@janetrosen2792]

I never thought in a million years that I would be replacing a dryer belt, but with your excellent video my husband and I were able to replace it ourselves. Thanks for your clear instructions.

[@magicnightalex88]

I have Been working on my dryer for 1 week all these other videos confused me yours was so clear and helped me 100% thanks so much

[@BillNewberry]

Awesome!

[@ladonnamorgan4453]

Lol

[@donatosaintlouis627]

BILL Has great MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SKILLS, to break this down, step by step.

[@amberhenderson9683]

@@BillNewberry I have a question

[@yojoe2614]

Just replaced the idler pulley on my Maytag dryer and didn't take proper note of how to put the belt back on. This video helped immensely in getting everything put back together. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@elistorch6718]

Took it apart. Made repairs. Put it all back together. All thanks to your guidance. Much appreciated!

[@hnkparts]

Repairing appliances instead of replacing them is not only cost-effective but also environmentally friendly. By providing guidance on how to replace the belt on Maytag dryer , this video encourages viewers to extend the lifespan of their appliances and reduce waste.

[@rebeccahhartline1912]

Thank you. You seriously have no idea how much you have helped with your straight forward direction and good visual on all the parts. Thank you so much

[@BreMagyar]

I never touched an appliance to repair and out of all the videos, this one was the most detailed and thorough which helped me to replace the idler roller and put a new belt on the drum. Now I have to find a video to help me put the front back together. Thank you Bill! Carol

[@trysomethingnew987]

THANK YOU!!! I may have just found this video in 2019! This is why KZbin exists. First time home owner and just had that sinking feeling when you think your appliances are dying..then you get rational..and open up KZbin.. I have the exact same dryer downstairs went to go grab my laundry and after it ran for about an hour it was still rather damp. Not normal at ALL! Wanted to see how much of it I had to take apart in order to get to the lint collector.. (alllllllll the way) Because of your perfect video I now know it's as easy as I hoped!thank you again! Who knows maybe I'll find some lost socks while I'm in there! Operation Dryer begins!!!!!

[@josephmeadows8715]

Mr. Newberry I just want to say thank you very much. This was my first belt change and with this video I was able to repair my dryer and save my self alot of money.

[@marygracemcnatt862]

I had just about given up. because I had knocked of the belt my self. then I was told to check you tube. 5 min later I did test run. then fully assembled and began to dry clothes. excellent video,

[@peterstainer5841]

DUDE! I WISH I FOUND THIS VIDEO FIRST! I WASTED SO MUCH TIME DRIVING AROUND BUYING BELTS WHEN ALL ALONG I HAD THE RIGHT SIZED ONE, I WAS JUST INSTALLING IT INCORRECTLY THE WHOLE TIME! I'm mad at myself but so relieved now that it's fixed, so much money wasted at the laundromat man 😔 THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@travishollingshead770]

You saved the day showing the schematic of the Belt. I had everything else right but couldn’t get the configuration right. Thank you!

[@yehudabuehler4780]

Me to

[@vicO1323]

Thanks. I have the similar dryer and I'm replacing the rollers and thought I might as well replace the belt. Oh and thank you Maytag for not providing an access panel to get to the belt pulley. No wonder that Maytag guy retired.

[@jessicam8499]

Thank you SOOOO MUCH SIR! I have a Maytag Bravos and I couldn’t find anyone who wasn’t using an access panel…which I don’t have. I can’t thank you enough and it was so easy!

[@liztenney]

Thank you!!! I was trying to put it on the black wheels and my dad gave up saying he was gonna buy a new dryer until I watched this video! So now my dryer is fixed! I fixed it 🤣🤣🤣🤣 so thank you

[@sabrenahorsley1752]

Thank you for making this super easy for a single mom of 3 teenagers who made horrible faces when I told them they'd have to hang a clothes line up and dry a load or two outside until I get the dryer fixed! I'm sure you've made this repair job a breeze for not only me but even people who could never see themselves handling this diy repair job all by themselves... I watched this video about 2 years ago and I'm back just to make sure I'm getting it all right once again. I should have replaced the belt when I replaced the drum rollers back then...but then I wouldn't have gotten to scroll through and find your video. It's been saved of course 😊 And my old but reliable dryer is reliable once again!

[@brianfeldhahn472]

I was combing the Internet trying to figure out how to route my new drum belt and it became laughable how every article or video omitted this crucial detail. Thank you Bill, you are the bomb, Sir!

[@BlitzKC816]

I almost gave up, I replaced the rollers, roller shafts and still had problems. You saved me with your things to check. Sure enough only 7 dollars more for a idler pulley. Works like a champ thanks so much! Plus there were no real wear tracks on the drum, so I thought it went in the groove. I think the groove is put there to make it easier to install the belt. First I get it running correctly in the groove then pull it back onto the drum.

[@cscharenberg]

This is an excellent video. The demonstration of the pulley tensioning and how to slip it around when you have to do it blind is really key. I'm impressed!

[@Noobchannel518]

I never thought that you'd have to take the whole dryer apart just to change a belt. Sounds a bit complicated but from the comments this should help me get it done 💪🏻🤘🏻

[@JamiePopso]

THANKS BILL IM A 65YR OLD WOMEN I FOLLOWED YOUR VIDEO AND IT WAS EASY TO YOU THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO ❤

[@dongordon5154]

BOOM...to the point and an excellent aid...I watched your disassembly also...great and simple. I just needed to clean out the lint build up inside. Thanks for not taking 45 minutes, explaining the concept of dryers, why people use them, how many models are available...etc., etc!! Great Job!!!

[@donatosaintlouis627]

BILL; outstanding work. I tried it the 1st time; it worked. (With some help from my wife, handing tools over.) LOVE the Classic Big-10 Penn State hat. Great theme. With Coach O'Brian and now Coach Franklin, the TRADITION Continues. Fantastic work on the Tutorial, to change a belt. Saved us $200 ! ! !

[@gregoryhenderson8746]

I usually make a cellphone video as i disassemble things, but didn't do it this time (drat!). One of the drum rollers was bad. I replaced the roller and then couldn't remember the belt routing. I know this belt material won't stretch, so i was baffled as to why i still had about 5 inches of slack with the belt all the way around the drum. This video made it clear. Thanks!

[@huttarl]

Great job explaining the tricky part of putting the belt back into position, which has to be done blind, but showing us in a way that we can see.

[@ADHTube]

Thanks man. Even though I wasn’t able to do the “put yourself in the tub and blindly loop the belt” scenario, I was able to figure it out otherwise operating from the right side where my pulleys are.👍🏾

[@jerrypettibone1492]

Thank you. This is a video shown in real life, dirt and all. Looks like you could have used MY DRYER for this. Made it easy to fix my dryer.

[@tinuviel949]

HUGE appreciation-watched this 10+ times & finally got it. its alittle stiff spinning but i esriously cant remember if it was always like that. my very old de410 had a small but effective backdoor & i used duct tape to hold the right side down over the drum-removed after attached to the thing with the spring & motor round thing. You made a nearly middle-aged woman very happy (and filthy dirty)-THANKS!!!!!

[@trishawick9807]

Thank you! I couldn't figure out how to wrap the belt around the pulley and tensioner. This shined the light on it...

[@glenjolivette7460]

Got my dryer from a 2nd hand store, belt busted this morning so im sure it hadn't been changed since it was new. Just ordered this belt, and plan on using it when the belt arrives, thanks a lot!

[@KingLasor]

The video was very helpful and enabled me to replace the belt. Our clothes are drying right now! My wife thinks I'm a hero. :) Thanks a lot.

[@awrosenoff]

So Bill, after watching your video, I was above able to just reach under the drum after it was sitting on the rollers. I pulled the tension roller over as far as it would go and put the belt back on. I couldn't see what I was doing, but could visualize how it went together. Took a few tries, but it saved me some back strain. I really appreciate your guidance.

[@kevingraham6318]

And even at 11 years after posting, still a life saver if you weren’t paying close attention when taking the old belt off. 😀

[@missinglinq]

40 minutes I've been trying to figure out the belt configuration. Thank you!

[@ROGUESQUADGAMING]

Bro you saved my life and taught me something new ,much aloha from hawaii ,I feel very accomplished !! Thanks man really !

[@dehiguey]

Thank you Bill...Excellent instructions .!14 Years..and still helping!

[@edwardwlodarczyk5244]

Thank you very much............I remember replacing a belt about 15 years ago......this videos was a great reminder.....

[@bulldogmadblitz]

This was exactly what I needed - the drum-removed two hand visual was spot on and way easier than I thought it would be. Much appreciated.

[@ScottFrye000111222]

Bill?...You're a hero. I had much of it figured out but that "best way to loop and attach" was missing from my personal data stream. 30 mins open to fix to close to run

[@DiadelOrtiz]

You are great!!!! I went through a day of trying to find a video that was visual and easy to fix. You nailed it.Thank you

[@CJBarth05]

Thank you for such an easy to follow instructional video from a single mom trying to do it all herself!!

[@kristinaschmidt9552]

Thank, Bill! I replaced the belt and the idler pulley, today. Couldn't have done it without you!

[@payne640]

Wow just changed the belt with the help of this video and it works THANKS TO YOU MY MAN it is very appreciated!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@chrissoup4683]

Don't know if your still active on this channel or not, but I had to thank you for this video, my belt had slipped off and I was so confused on the pully system, I could not figure out how get it back on, very easy once you know thanks a million

[@dawnkorba7630]

Thanks for the instructions. The dryer was squeaking rather loudly so we decided to try to fix it ourselves. We got the dryer apart and then were clueless when it came to putting the belt back on. Now we get to go down and put it back together and hope the noise has gone away.

[@ProjectPete]

Bill, thank you for making this video. It really helped me with my dryer. I can help folks out though. It seems impossible at first to do this but I came up with an idea. Simply use painters tape to align the belt to the drum. I placed painters tape on the belt and taped it to the outside of the drum right where it was before it failed (on the rubber wear marks on the drum). This allowed me to insert the drum without moving the belt out of alignment. Once the drum was back in place, I simply did what you instructed and put the belt onto the tensioner and then looped it to the motor. Once this was done, I turned the drum slowly (looking through the crack at the belt to see where the belt and tape were). Once the tape parts of the belt start to get close to the tensioner, you simply reach in and pull them off. One at a time. Made this job VERY easy. Anyway, thanks for the instructions. My dryer works perfectly now. :)

[@leonardoheredia5103]

This helped 100% you just saved me $700 to buy a new one thank you very much Bill

[@DebraJEAN472]

Thank you for saving our marriage. We couldn't figure out how to replace the belt around the pully for an Maytag Epic Gas Dryer and were screaming at each other for blaming the other for not looking at the old one before we (HE) pulled it out (lol). We watched other videos, but your explanation and video with the drum *out* saved us from divorce court! We needed to bring out our tiny mouse arms to do it, but thank you for showing it without the drum!!!! You might not think you help people, but YES YOU DO!!!!!! Marriage saved!!!!!!!

[@BlackandWhitecustoms]

If you guys almost lost marriage over something like that then its time to take a hard look at your marriage and understand that the issue wasnt the dryer but is deeper and will continue to manifest itself through different situations until the underlying problem is resolved.

[@m2dizzle486]

Thank you for your patience and detail in the breakdown. I was just able to repair my belt according to your instructions. Struggled with the front door a little bit, but that was my fault. Thanks again. Keep up the good work

[@allenvasher5358]

Thank you, I couldn't figure out how to make the fit until, (tight) till I saw how far you had you had to pull the Is tensioner poly over. Thanks again

[@marinevetgarage9101]

Glad this video is still around. It helped greatly. Thank you.

[@religionbusterz8334]

Dude I thank you so much You saved me so much time and a huge repair bill my cost $20.00 and your 6min video. I love this Country..

[@mpaci63410]

Can't thank you enough! Took me a damn hour to find not only the correct way for the belt path but someone that actually showed it without the drum in! It might seem simple but explaining it without a visual doesn't do much for someone that has never done it before! Thanks Bill!

[@mariapetrella2527]

This video was perfect. The only thing you left out with the cursing and screaming that comes as you’re working blindly underneath the barrel lesson learned go find a machine that has access panels. Easy to fix.

[@ftswarbill]

You Rock Sir. Thank you for making such a great video. I'm sure you helped many thousands of people like me out in the 8 years you had this posted.

[@IronReef77]

Thanks buddy. Took my moms whole Maytag dryer apart thinking it may have been the thermal fuse(could also be) but was shocked to see the whole dryer belt had snapped. Seems pretty much a simple fix, just a bit time consuming taking it apart and organizing the parts but all good.

[@JamesWestborn]

So awesome. I just did it. First time fixing a dryer. Did everything you did and it worked great. Thank you

[@Frost13042]

Mr. Bill I've been stuck on this for a hour! Thank you for this it solved it in 5 minutes after this 👍 bravo 🤣

[@000001willy]

Thanks Bill. That was a straight forward explanation of what I have to do to replace my dryer belt and the other parts which are a little stiff.

[@WarNvrChanges]

Now that’s how you make an in depth video that doesn’t just assume everyone knows how the belt lines up on the pulley.

[@khangnguyen5823]

Just watched this to fix my dryer!! Thank you very much. I was standing there like an idiot going why isn't it spinning after I got a new belt.... Thanks for showing me how to loop it around the motor!!

[@BillNewberry]

Awesome Job! Glad I was able to help. Thanks for Watching!

[@fredaleman3764]

I want to thank Bill and KZbin. You guys rock and roll, 🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅baby.

[@clairewellington6563]

Bill, thank you so much for this video! It really made a difference. I'm not mechanically inclined, but your video was so easy to follow that I fixed my dryer without needing to hire a repair service. The belt slipped off, and I never would have had the confidence to repair it myself without your video.

[@gwdaviseq]

Thank you very much Bill! Got my dryer back up and operational after the belt jumped off...I looked as though the idler wheel was too tight, so a little WD40 to free it up and re-install the belt... and it seems to be good to go...

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[@londonnoel7336]

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[@tommyholder9143]

Thank you! Watched the break down video first and you've really helped me out.

[@oldmandave56]

Bill..thank you so much...glad you put this video up...we have a Maytag legacy which is newer but pretty close...I actually changed the belt my self and thanks to your video was able to blindly replace the belt after the drum was put back in....seems to be running smoothly...thanks again !

[@BillNewberry]

oldmandave56 Awesome Job!

[@clintc724]

I forgot how the belt was on the pulleys and you helped me out, thanks!

[@cosmowarriorzero3530]

My Maytag dryer just started making a loud noise that sounds like a broken belt or something slapping inside, but it still turns. Hoping it's just the belt and this video gave me the tools I need. Checking the inside of the dryer shortly. Thanks for the video.

[@janekiceniuk1578]

Excellent! I figured, how hard could it be? Thank God I found these 2 videos. So easy to follow. Belt changed! Thanks so much

[@Jei]

Omg I've been struggling with this for hours. The moron who fixed it before I got it had the belt strung backwards. Holy cow thank you for this.

[@LK249]

Dude i know this is a very old video but this saved me from having to buy a new dryer! Thank you thank you!

[@petertracanna6679]

Thanks for this video.....Just fixed my mothers Maytag dryer! My only suggestion is to mention that the ribbed side of the belt goes on the drum. I put it on inside out the first time.

[@erikmellander9750]

Thank you Bill. Yes you have to pretty much take apart the dryer to replace belt, rollers, idler pulley or drum slides. As a suggestion once you do have the dryer apart, take short video clips of spinning the rollers and idler pulleys, as well as the drum slides so you can show your local parts shop (if you buy them there vs online), so they can help diagnose and you get only what needs to be replaced. Our machine was starting to squeak badly, figured it was the idler pulley or rollers going bad. Upon checking, the rollers were actually OK, needed a few drops of oil (I used 3 in 1) on the shaft which made them spin much easier and eliminated squeaking. I cleaned the idler pulley and also dropped some oil on shaft. While in there I replaced the drum slides which you might as well check and replace if they are worn along with changing belt. My cost for belt, 2 slide kits, and 1 bottle of 3-1oil from local parts store was $89. Although I can afford a service call or new dryer, I have fixed both my washer and dryers in the past. It saves money sure, but fixing things yourself starts to build your knowledge base of how and why things work, and builds confidence and self reliance. And as the great Red Greene says, “If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.”

[@frannienn4215]

Thank you, Bill! I was struggling with how to get that belt back around the tension thing once the drum was in place. I didn't swear once because your video was so easy to understand. Great video!

[@bevtitus2812]

Many thanks! You saved me an hour or more of failure and confusion.

[@trietnguyen5887]

Thank you Bill. Your instruction to put back the tricky bell is clear and direct to the point. 🙏

[@geneaguilar4424]

Well I have to thank you as well. Took the dryer apart and didn't pay attention how I undid the belt. Thanks

[@Jdp313]

My son got in my dryer and must have hit the pulley over. By spinning the drum. Just needed to see how the pulley went thanks man!

[@RobertEWiner]

Thank you for showing how to put the drum belt back on. Just replaced the idler pulley and belt and wouldn't have been able to figure out how to get the belt around the motor and pulley without your video.

[@filamrider]

8 yrs after loaded here I'm..... watching your video how replace the dryer belt at the retal house...Thanks bro. Semper Fi God bless.

[@whittlesstone]

Thanks so much - the way you show how to put the belt on really helped!!

[@5USgRWFH]

Great video! I like how you showed how the belt goes on without the drum in the way. I was able to nail it the first try.

[@Frank-h9j]

Video still useful in 2024 thanx bud you saved my afternoon

[@ericbrown4462]

Nice to see something other than the Pittsburg dad videos you usually do. Thanks.

[@danielhedgpeth2009]

Great how-to video. Following your clear instructions was very easy, and we were able to fix our Maytag Performa in a snap with a $8 belt. Thanks so much. One note: with the drum in place, we couldn't fit our arms in to put the belt on the pulley. Instead, we put the belt on then pulley first, and used the old broken belt and a metal hook to pull on the pulley from above the dryer, loosening the belt so the drum could slide into place. Then we carefully put the belt around the drum without letting it fall off the pulley. It took us a couple tries but it worked and we still couldn't have done it without the help of your video, so thank you!

[@ZacharyReese]

This video was SUPER helpful. I'm not at all handy but I was able to understand every step. Thank you so much.

[@JasonKuffler]

Great video for anyone that has a clue about moving parts. My fiancee and I thank you for putting together a super helpful look at our dryer!

[@dillonwatson8718]

Thanks man, I was at a loss on how to get the belt back on after it had jumped off, you saved me!

[@georgeruiz1048]

This video was perfect for me to get the belt back on the dryer. Thank you

[@FFGGuru]

Thanks for actually showing how to put the belt

[@4224Crash]

Thank you for the video. I took apart my dryer replacred the belt and pulley, without a repairman. Just the cost of parts. Very helpful

[@RyanHull76]

Thank-You - Worked perfectly for a Maytag DG-612 - That idler Pulley is a pain!

[@HorsepowerAddicted]

Thanks for helping me putting back that belt in place!

[@ThomasJBerna]

Hey Bill, THANKS for the help - video got me in and out - dryer working fine again. Best wishes to you and those dear to you - keep up the good work!

[@BillNewberry]

Thomas J. Berna Thank You and Same to you!