Ge Dryer Belt Tensioner Replacement
General electric ge large capacity models 1970 1990 how to install a belt on general electric ge dryer.
Ge dryer belt tensioner replacement. Use a putty knife to press the clips holding the lid in place image 1. The spring loaded idler pulley keeps the belt tight so the belt can grip and rotate the drum during the drying cycle. Genuine oem part we12m29 rc item 1381519. Dryer drum drive belt 89 1 2 inches long 4 ribs.
This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the idler pulley on a ge gas dryer. How to check replace the belt in a ge electric or gas dryer this video will show you how to take apart and replace the replace ge dryer drive belt ge dry. This diy dryer repair guide explains how to replace a dryer idler pulley. If the dryer motor is running but the drum won t rotate the belt has likely broken.
The drive belt is a very long slender belt that wraps all the way around the dryer drum around a tension pulley. 4 ridges the drive belt dries out over time. Free delivery with 45 order. The drive belt on your dryer attaches to the motor pulley and then wraps around the drum and a tensioner pulley and spins the drum as the motor rotates.
This is the most common ge hotpoint dryer belt. If it looks worn image 2 it will need to be replaced. A worn or damaged idler pulley squeals or squeaks when the dryer is running. One sign that it is the idler pulley is if the squeak is made at a high frequency because the pulley goes around many times for each drum revolution.
Wen handyman dryer belt oem part number 40111201 model q d0021 13 26 13 26. How to replace ge dryer idler pulley and belt if you have a squeaking dryer it may be that idler pulley is worn out. Ge dryer drive belt. Flat belt with ribs installation notes.
Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Look at the existing belt. 87 long and 1 4 wide. Wen handyman dryer belt oem part number 137292700 and 134163500 model q d0019 10 15 10 15.
The most common reasons for replacing the idler pulley. Ribs go against drum general electric ge standard capacity models 1970 1990 how to install a belt on general electric ge dryer. If the plug can be reached without moving the dryer the dryer probably won t have to be moved.