Broken dryer diagnosis + drum belt replacement for GE dryer

[@shoneyestewa]

$32.50 and I fixed my dryer by myself. Money has been tight and my husband has been sick for a few months so every bit saved is appreciated. Thank you so much!!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

That is awesome!

[@joseluistinocov.142]

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[@roxannepainter6756]

This was by FAR the BEST video I found (after looking at over 20 videos on how to repair my dryer)! Thank you so so much for this video, it was very easy to follow.

[@JoeSholtes]

Thanks man! This was a HUGE service call charge saver! 32 bucks later and I’m fixed. Tipping you for your knowledge and hard work!

[@hunterpatterson4889]

You saved us over $800.00 for a new dryer!! You are a God send! Thank you!!!!!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Awesome! Glad I could help.

[@Chris-kv3wo]

Thanks for making this video I have the same dryer. I actually heard the belt break while it was running so I already knew what the problem was. I followed your instructions and it was an easy fix. I did a little cleaning with the shop vac while I had the door off which I would recommend everyone do. Thanks again!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad I could help!

[@willn8664]

I am just trying to get the lint out. Is there a way to just take the front off or do I need to take the top off also?

[@justarandompepe8961]

@@willn8664 of course you know by now but you have to take the top off, or at least unscrw the bolts that attach the front to the top. i recommend taking it off anyway, gives you more access to reach everything.

[@PsychicThursday]

This video was a lifesaver. Great angles to show what was going on and what to do, not just describing what to do or assuming we'd know what you’re talking about. The shot of the pulley from underneath... chef's kiss. Thank you.

[@rgriffin5264]

This was perfect! I can’t thank you enough for this spot on repair tutorial. Well done!!

[@karenhance1435]

So glad I found your video. $40 for a new belt and a few hours and I fixed it myself. I have the exact same dryer & had the same issue. Thank you so much! 💪

[@NotyouraverageYTwatcher]

First thought it was the fuse, but thankfully came across this video! I was able to keep the wires/top intact and just take 6 screws out to put the belt in place.bought it from Lowe’s for $17

[@ta8671]

You are the GOAT 🐐!! As a single mom who didn’t want to buy a new dryer, I feel so accomplished that I replaced the belt on my own🥹

[@MadelynLowrimore]

This video is amazing! I have minimal handiwork experience but was able to diagnose and then repair my dryer using this video. Only cost me $17.81 for a new belt and the whole process, from start to finish took about 4 hours. Thank you!

[@Rioudh]

Jake, I followed your video to diagnose a broken belt before even taking the cover off! I'd replaced one before, but your steps made it easier. Thanks a bunch!

[@Ret926law]

So glad this video popped up on my algorithm. I have the gas version and it’s the same issue. Thank you for the step by step super helpful and yes my belt broke too. Waiting for the belt to arrive via Amazon and very grateful for your video. Thanks a million 👍🏽

[@JamesBrohard]

Thanks for the video. Another tip is to take photos of the circuit board before you remove the cables so you know where they go back when you're done. Also if you have a hard time remembering we're all the screws go back it never hurts to make a little sketch and lay the screws out on it. The problem I had with my dryer was it was making a screeching noise. So if you remove the front panel with the door there are two felt pads along the top. For now I just flipped them around so the non-worn outside is now face up. That seems to have done the trick and there is no more screeching. I also took the time to bust out the Shop-Vac and give everything a good cleaning while I had it apart. I was surprised how much dirt and dog hair was in the ductwork beneath the lint trap.

[@jakamungo4674]

This video helped me to fix the same issue with my GE dryer... Saving me time and money. From one Jake to another.. thank you thank you thank you.

[@designinglorri]

Thank you for such a clear explanation! So glad you made this video! I was able to assess the problem with my dryer and it's exactly what was described: broken belt. Off to the hardware store to get a new one.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

You are so welcome!

[@amandanallie9935]

My only problem is I have what looks like a telephone connector on the back and I can’t get it disconnected any tips, thanks

[@XtraBurntToast]

Thank you so much! We got this dryer second hand, and you saved us so much money in calling a tech out. Much love ! ❤

[@JoshuaBloom-ry2vh]

Hey just wanted to say that you saved the day with this post. Exactly the same issue and I was able to replace the belt on my own with the belt from Lowe’s. Appreciate this post and all the knowledge you provided.

[@garywaugh4114]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have exactly the same model dryer and it turned out. I had exactly the same broken belt. I have never worked on a dryer before but you're easy to understand step by step directions saved me a lot of money.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

You're welcome!

[@joeycuellar74]

What type of model is that. I have the same on but cannot locate the information I need.

[@Thunderbahl]

Thank you. I despise DIY projects but this video was an immense help and allowed me to retain my sanity.

[@mannys_collectibles]

I’m definitely not the most handy of guys. Your explanation, video and $23 after made look like I’ve done this many times. Thank you ! !

[@snowxll]

my mom was ready to call a repaird man and waste hundreds of dollars. because of this video my little self was able to do it for $25 belt fee haha! thank you very much sir.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Excellent!

[@honorinnamapalo1007]

Fixed my dryer following your instruction, saved me hundreds of dollars! Thank you Very much

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Excellent!

[@optimusprime3484]

Same exact dryer same exact problem. Thank you so much for the early Christmas gift (2 days away). Get this dryer back up and running and like you said "make the wife happy". Very detailed and thorough video much appreciated.

[@mattpeterson7074]

Good tip on the the wiring diagram being hidden under the hood of most of them. Hopefully, I'll never have to use that knowledge, but definitely nice to have it should our drier go down!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

thanks so much

[@tjorr12]

Super helpful. Same dryer, same issue. I was able to complete the repair in under an hour. I was able to do it without disconnecting any of the wiring, which saved some time. Thanks for the video!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Nice work!

[@Yakie25]

Thank you very much for the informative video. Exactly what was wrong with my dryer. Wife called me down last night and told me about the dryer. Saw your video this morning and had it fixed in an hour(and 20 bucks). Awesome! Thanks again 👍

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Excellent!

[@johnmelvin3107]

Thanks for sharing, thanks to your video I was able to diagnose and replace the belt on our dry. Saved me $399. Wife was ready to go by a new one.

[@RodEnos76]

Excellent, clear instructions. The problem ended up being a memory stick adapter had wedged between the drum and the front piece. When I moved the front panel it fell out and all the noise went away.

[@caelynnspringer131]

I have the same dryer and the same problem thankfully I watched the video first and restart all over follow the same steps as the video. Thanks to you and your video. Already bought the part off Amazon and going to fix the issue. Thank you for the video it helped so much 😊 this means alot to me.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad it helped

[@robertlannon]

A GREATR big WOW and thank you Jake ! I've been searching all over for dual belt drum drive for my GE dryer, your close up shows the belt as ONE continuous black & brown belt...my belt had completely come apart and appeared as two ! You would think the 'professionals' would point out the joined/reinforced belt but none do.....thanks again from Nor Cal !

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad I could help.

[@tazman2125]

Thank you so much, great instructional video with a step by step procedures. it worked, I was able to fix my GE electric dryer.

[@davehartsock9106]

Fantastic video. This is exactly what my problem was. Thanks for sharing.

[@anthonym12282]

You're a lifesaver! 4 days before all my family comes for a week, the dryer stops turning. I have the identical model & it was the exact same issue! $17 & problem solved! Also, I used the 88" universal Lowes belt & it worked great.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Great to hear!

[@justinsingleton7644]

I never would have figured the belt tensioner without this video. Thank you sir!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

No problem!

[@JoeFpoc]

This dryer wasn’t to bad to take apart compared to other ones I messed with. We tried to vacuum all the lint out of the front of the dryer which caused he blower motor to become full of lint and unbalanced. Thanks for the how-to on taking it apart, only part i needed

[@moisesmora2291]

Great video, just finished fishing my dryer with my wife. First repair project together and you made it a breeze to follow, thank you.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad it helped!

[@edwardvarsalona4678]

I had the same clicking noise when I pushed start but I thought it was a broken drum belt and that is what it was...Your video was great in helping me take apart the dryer and replace so thank you for putting it up. The one addition I can make is that it was very tough for me to move the tension pulley with one hand but after some fruntration I realized I was able to reach under the drum with my other hand and that made it easier for me.. Thank you again

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad it helped

[@miraclenix]

Thank you so much. Ordered part from Amazon fro $11.95. My husband and I used this detailed tutorial and fixed it. I will see you made it look easy to get that belt and pulley lined up... whew...

[@yalimsonmezer]

Thank you Jake! same issue with the same model You saved me a lot of time. I also removed the left cover while I was installing the belt, which made easier. I know you don't have a space there, but it might be helpful for the others. Anyway thanks again.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

You're welcome!

[@brewcityldb]

You're a lifesaver, dude! Thank you for putting this video together!

[@mwgant]

I have GE dryer model gtd65ebsj3ws and had exactly the same problem and this vid perfectly helped me. I found generic 90.25” x .25” belt at Lowes in stock for $15. Belt was about .5” longer than original, but it worked fine. Thank you!!!

[@phonphon8003]

I have the same model and having some issue

[@jackburton2680]

These GE dryers are cheaply made/designed trash

[@WhyNotNow007]

I’m glad to find your video!!! Thank you for these easy instructions and saved me some money.

[@jarredcarter8489]

Huge help sir! Saved me plenty of broken clips, bent panels, and at least two hours of cursing!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad it helped!

[@brittinfontenot3544]

Same dryer. Same problem. Same solution. Thank you for this video!

[@kalmasri4370]

Thank you for posting this, my dryer had the same exact issue, and your video saved me a lot of time and trouble shooting. Very much appreciated.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

no problem.

[@stuartmarkman769]

I had that same problem with my older , non electronic dryer. It lit up but no motor sound. I thought it was dead so I went and ordered a new dryer. I took the dryer outside and decided too take it apart just for grins and I took the top off first and lo and behold , I had a 2 piece belt. I went into town, got a new belt and fixed the machine for $39.00 . I cancelled my order for a new dryer. Great video. thanks.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

So good!

[@susanwalz21118]

Thank you! I have a similar dryer. Ordered a $12 belt and it fixed it myself. Didn’t even unwire it, just unplugged and maneuvered the top. Had more issues putting the door and top back on than fixing the belt! :)

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Nice work!

[@MrRyanqualle]

Thank you so much!! You made this easy for me! I thought I was going to need a new dryer or an expensive service repair job. Thank you for sharing

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

You are welcome!

[@adamavery]

Thanks for this, you saved me a ton of money. FYI for anyone using the Lowe's generic belt--it is definitely a tight fit but it will work.

[@pcluan2011]

Jake, Thanks for the video. It takes me to all the steps that I need. I did stuck in changing the belt. It was so tight I failed many times until my wife helped me lifted up the drum. It is working now. Not sure if it’s the belt too short, it is the same as yours. Thanks

[@lk-tj3tn]

Boss I take it back. Thank you for saving me hundreds of dollars on repairs. Cheers

[@617rudeboy]

I have the same exact dryer and had the same exact problem. This video saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

You're welcome!

[@Nun2playwit]

$15.76 fix at my local hardware store. 👍thanks for the video , saved me couple few hundred.

[@LamoyBrown]

This video helped me fixed my Dryer🙏. Thank you sir

[@jayflex1000]

I had the same problem with mine yesterday. This was the exact problem I had. Thanks to your great video I also had a broken drive belt. Ordered the part last night. Unfortunately Home Depot and Brinkman’s didn’t carry it. This video was a big help. Awesome. Now as long as I remember how it goes back together lolol. I took a bunch of pictures like you said where things plug in and go.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad it helped

[@edwindelgado5545]

Wow found a video I had same dryer and same issue with the belt, definitely gave me some brownie wife points when I fixed this. You the man

[@hayleys212]

Thankyou so much for your video!! Fixed my dryer! Thankyou for the how to from start to finish!!!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad I could help!

[@Mike_44]

We also got this very same dryer. The problem with mine were the front plastic bearings the drum rides on, they were worn out and the dryer started making noise when spinning. Also took the time to clean it thoroughly as well as the wall duct. Ended up good as new. Great video by the way!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Good to know!

[@mrmontgomery707]

My dryer just broke today and is doing the same thing that yours did. Same dryer and everything. Lol. Thanks for the video. Will be using it this video weekend as a reference for sure.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad I could help!

[@mikerudd4943]

Appreciate the help. I had the same problem. I found that the belt that was on it was 89.5. The lowes ones were about 93 inch long. May have worked just fine, but I wanted to make sure so I did amazon which had 89.5. Saved a few bucks as well. Getting under and getting the belt back on was a bit of fun. Mine had a water attachment so I had to uncompleted the wires on the left of the front. Thanks again.

[@ernanv24]

Hello I have the same dryer as him if so is that model is the 89.5 inch belt??

[@arianamcdaniel8511]

Thank you for this! Saved me time and money

[@Ranoffwitit]

video was so clutch thank you man

[@basilreardon5783]

Your Assum your guidance was great 👍

[@brandonsanders6844]

Thank you so much, this quickly solved my issue and save me a lot of time trying to figure it out on my own

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad it helped

[@owenrichards8297]

This video helped immensely! Saved me big time.

[@jasonholt9264]

Jake This video was perfect. I have the same dryer same problem and was able to get fix it quick. Thank you!

[@brycebaker9021]

Great video. Even the GE website calls for a wider belt for replacement. Why they used such a skinny one in the first place is beyond me.

[@starline3355]

👍👍👍🤝Thanks, with your help I repaired mine

[@stevedunn2195]

Thanks for your help my belt broke also a Lowes 88 inch belt does not fit on a 89 and a half diameter we12 m29 tension too much. Also your code reader saved me from anger management cause my directions were too faded to read. Cause you can pull the door switch wire out when taking front off .. design flaw thanks again

[@ernestogarcia176]

Great video it was very helpful 👍

[@bobnipp4478]

Thanks for putting this together - I have the exact same dryer w/ the same issue. Was able to fix it using this video.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Great to hear!

[@farmerjankins2429]

Thanks Jake of all trades. Lol Mr fix it here good in depth video I appreciate it. Helpful 👍👍

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad to help

[@danscotchie5364]

Awesome! Thank you so much! Your video helped me out so much!!

[@tc8195]

Jake you saved the day!!! And the wallet!!! My repair started the exact same way you described, and what I mean by that is my wife yelled from the basement and told me the dryer would not start (I know, husbands are tools, oh well). When I found your video it was a bombshell, because not only did I have the same issue, but I also have the same dryer. Can’t get much better than that! Anyway, I skipped the diagnostics, disassembled the dryer, and like you found the belt was broken. 2 hours later (including the trip to appliance store), I have a spinning dryer. I never write comments but I had to share my appreciation for your video. Thanks for the video! And yes I did subscribe.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Awsome! glad you're back in business and have a happy wife

[@jeh1984]

Thank you for making this video! I have the same problem like yours and it has saved me a LOT of time and money I don't have! Thank you again! Subscribing!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad it helped!

[@traviswinston4629]

Excellent video!! Thanks

[@kingsteegg]

Thank you very much. Very well done. Jeesh, after watching that I threw that thing back together like I knew what I was doing. $20 fix, if you include the can of beer I got while out picking up the belt.

[@jaymayabb7718]

Right on the money! Thank you, sir.

[@sweetdee4435]

Ty for making this video! Now my dryer is working! We had the same dryer too!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad I could help!

[@cynthiarubio2469]

Thank you for this video!

[@mommyofbabyj6346]

This is the dryer I have and its doing thr same thing. I hope it gets fixed soon I already dryed a load and when I washed and transfered it. The dryer didn't want to start.

[@seantinowalden1838]

Good video very detailed thanks thought it was my belt because I could turn the drum with my pinky thanks for the step by step

[@coreyerickson5167]

Thank you for making this video! Super helpful!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

You're so welcome!

[@46miso]

tysm for the video !! i have this exact dryer and was able to fix it thanks to you

[@Galindoempire]

Outstanding video!!! Have exact same issue. You made it so simple to follow

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad it helped!

[@LeeuwSandor]

Very useful video. Thanks! Did you know there is a latch to secure the pully on while you install the new belt? After putting the dryer back together again, I noticed I left my flashlight in the back of the unit 😂

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Didn't know. thanks for the info.

[@doremifabrications320]

Thanks again for this video! Showed me everything I needed to know.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad to hear it!

[@lk-tj3tn]

The last part! Tips on the tension

[@leilani156]

Thank you sir you saved are life 😂😂😂…we have same dryer and i open it up and sure enough the belt broke off

[@Rob_Houser]

Thank you. We fixed my dryer.

[@stingray4780]

Unfortunately I replaced the belt successfully and closed it back up. I pressed the start button and the same jingle and it never starts. Does say PAUSE though! Wish I could fix this dryer I know I am close. I figured it was only the belt since it was broken just like your video. Thanks for your video!

[@BlackShades]

Did you ever get it fixed?

[@MJBarry-zj5sh]

Amazing video. Thank you

[@charliehawthorne5763]

Mine was doing the exact same thing today. No codes or anything. Replaced the belt and still the same thing, but I am going to replace the switch tomorrow and see if fixes my issues. My relays on the board seem to be working and clicking just like yours. Helpful tip, I found out that on this model the service manual is wrong about getting it into diagnostic mode. If you press and hold the start, twice the knob 180, then wait 3 seconds seemed to do the trick every time.

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

nice.

[@honnomr79]

If you don't mind me asking - how did you wind up fixing your dryer? Mine was showing the same initial clicking symptom with no drum movement but when I opened up the case, the belt was intact. I kept digging until I got down to where I could remove the idler switch to test continuity, and it seems to be working as it should during an open and closed situation. At this point I'm a little stumped as to the next step - motor?

[@harriskratka4262]

Electronics manufacturers hate him for this one simple trick

[@ernanv24]

Thank you for this video saved me about $800 to $1000 on buying a new drayer😂🤣😂

[@octaviuslinster7775]

Great video and very helpful

[@bryanstroman5921]

Thx for the information and the video, same problem, now to find a belt

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad it helped

[@marsalis1974]

Thanks for the video, it help alot.

[@Benji-vz4iw]

same issue. Thank goodness for your vid and youtube!

[@Jake.of.All.Trades]

Glad it helped