Roper Dryer Belt Replacement

RoperRoper DryerModerate⏱ 45 minutes - 1 hour

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If the drum in a Roper dryer with a top-right lint screen won't tumble, a broken or slipped belt is a common cause. This guide shows how to open the cabinet, release the idler pulley tension, and install the new belt with the correct routing.

🧰 Tools

Putty Knife
6-in-1 Screwdriver
Work Gloves

⚙️ Parts

Dryer Belt 341241

ШагиSteps

Prepare for safety

Unplug the dryer from the wall, or turn off the breaker supplying the dryer.
WARNING: Electric dryers use 240 V power, so don’t work on the dryer while it’s plugged in.
Caution: Wear work gloves because dryer sheet metal edges can be sharp.

Remove the lint filter and blower housing screws

Pull the lint filter out of the top-right lint screen housing.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws located on the blower housing at the lint screen opening.
Reminder: Keep these two screws separate since they secure the lint screen vent to the top of the blower housing.

Release the top panel clips

Slide a putty knife under the front edge of the top panel to locate the spring clips.
Press inward with the putty knife to depress a clip while lifting up on the top panel.
Repeat for the other clip, and lift the top panel up.
A small flathead screwdriver can also depress the clips if a putty knife won’t reach.

Disconnect the door switch harness

Locate the door switch harness on the right side of the front panel area.
Use a putty knife or a small flathead screwdriver to depress the locking tabs on both sides of the harness connector.
Pull the connector apart to uncouple the door switch harness.
Caution: Don’t pull on the wires, and don’t force the connector without releasing both side clips.

Remove the front panel and door assembly

Open the dryer door to access the mounting screws.
Use a 5/16 inch nut driver to remove the two screws inside the door opening that hold the front panel and door assembly in place.
Support the assembly as you remove the screws because it can tip forward and the drum may shift slightly.
Pull the front panel outward slightly, then lift the assembly straight up to remove it from the bulkhead arms.
Note the hook arrangement so you can seat the assembly correctly during reassembly.

Release belt tension and remove the old belt

Look under the drum and note the belt routing and the idler pulley location if the belt is still installed.
Pull the idler pulley to relieve tension, then slip the belt off the pulley and motor.
Remove the belt from around the drum.
Take your time and keep fingers clear of the idler pulley pinch points.

Decide whether to remove the drum for cleaning

Leave the drum in place if you only want to replace the belt.
Lift up on the belt and use it as a handle to lift the drum out of the cabinet if you want to inspect or clean inside the dryer.
Inspect the roller wheels, the idler pulley, and the motor while the drum is out.
Clean out dust and lint while the cabinet is open if needed.

Reinstall the drum and position the new belt

Use the belt to lift the drum and set the drum onto the rear bulkhead supports if you removed it.
Caution: The drum can slide off the rear support, so keep one hand on the drum while positioning it.
Slide the new belt over the drum with the grooved side of the belt facing the drum.
Use the old belt wear pattern on the drum as a reference for where the new belt should sit.

Route the belt around the idler pulley and motor

Move the idler pulley toward the motor while threading the belt under the idler pulley and onto the motor shaft.
Try again if needed until the belt seats correctly on the motor and idler pulley.
Spin the drum by hand and confirm the belt tracks smoothly on the pulley and motor shaft.

Reinstall the door and reconnect the switch harness

Set the bottom of the dryer door onto the hooks and align the door onto the bulkhead arms.
Spin the drum by hand to help the drum seat properly on the door bulkhead if alignment is difficult.
Use a 5/16 inch nut driver to reinstall the two screws inside the door opening.
Reconnect the door switch harness on the right side, and make sure both side clips lock in place.

Close the top panel and reinstall the lint screen screws

Lower the top panel and press down until the clips snap into place.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to reinstall the two screws at the lint screen vent opening that secure the dryer to the top of the blower housing.
Reinstall the lint filter.

A correctly installed belt will turn as the drum spins by hand, and the door switch harness will be fully seated and locked. If the drum rubs or feels misaligned, reseat the drum on the rear bulkhead support and realign the door bulkhead before running the dryer. Repair didn't go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

«Roper Dryer Belt Replacement» — автор Ben Schlichter, iFixit, лицензия CC BY-NC-SA 3.0. Показано без изменений. Открыть оригинал и комментарии →