Whirlpool Dryer Belt Replacement

WhirlpoolWhirlpool DryerModerate⏱ 45 minutes - 1 hour

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If a Whirlpool-made dryer (Whirlpool, Inglis, Amana, or Roper) with a top-right lint screen won’t start or the drum won’t tumble, a broken belt is a common cause. This guide shows how to safely open the cabinet, remove the old belt, install a new belt, and put everything back together, with tips for inspecting and cleaning inside the dryer while it’s open.

🧰 Tools

Putty Knife
6-in-1 Screwdriver
Work Gloves

⚙️ Parts

Dryer Belt 341241

ШагиSteps

Prepare for the repair

Unplug the dryer from the wall or turn off the breaker before starting.
Dryer cabinets have sharp edges, so wear work gloves and handle the sheet metal carefully.
You will need a putty knife and a 6-in-1 screwdriver with Phillips and 5/16-inch bits.

Remove the lint filter screws

Pull the lint filter out of the top-right lint screen housing.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws in the lint filter housing on the blower housing.

Release and lift the top panel

Slide a putty knife into the seam between the top panel and the front panel to depress the retaining clips.
Lift the top panel after both clips release.
The clips sit near the left and right sides of the front seam, and you may need a few tries to hit them squarely.

Disconnect the door switch harness

Locate the door switch harness on the right side and disconnect it.
Use a putty knife or a small flathead screwdriver to depress the clips on both sides of the harness while pulling it apart.
Caution: Don’t pull on the wires, because the connector can be difficult to release and the wires can get damaged.

Remove the front panel and door assembly

Open the door and 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 the screws come out because it can tip forward and the drum can shift slightly.
Pull the front panel outward slightly, then lift the assembly straight up to unhook it from the bulkhead arms.
Pay attention to the hook arrangement so you can line it up during reassembly.

Release belt tension and remove the 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 motor and idler pulley.
Remove the belt from around the drum.
Use two hands if needed, since releasing the tension is easier with one hand on the idler and one on the belt.

Optionally remove the drum for inspection and cleaning

Lift the belt and use it to lift the drum out of the dryer cabinet.
You do not have to remove the drum to replace the belt, but pulling it out makes inspection and cleaning easier.
Inspect the roller wheels, the motor area, and the idler pulley for obvious wear or damage.
Clean out dust and dirt from inside the cabinet if needed.
Let the dryer cool before cleaning near the heater area, and avoid damaging any wiring while vacuuming.

Reinstall the drum

Use the belt as a handle to lift the drum and set it onto the rear bulkhead support.
The drum can slide off the rear support, so keep a hand on it until it’s stable.

Install the new belt on the drum

Slide the new belt over the drum.
Make sure the grooved side of the belt faces the drum.
Use the old belt’s wear mark on the drum to position the new belt in the same spot.

Route the belt around the idler pulley and motor

Move the idler pulley toward the motor while threading the belt under the pulley and onto the motor shaft.
It may take a few attempts to get the belt threaded correctly.
Confirm the belt is fully seated on the motor shaft and captured by the idler pulley.
Spin the drum by hand and watch for the belt turning on the idler pulley and motor shaft.
The belt should run from the drum, under the idler pulley, and around the motor shaft.

Reinstall the door and reconnect the switch

Set the bottom of the front panel and door assembly onto the hooks at the bottom of the dryer opening.
Align the assembly with the bulkhead arms and make sure the drum sits correctly in the front bulkhead opening.
Spin the drum by hand to help it seat correctly 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 until it clicks into place.

Close the top panel and test the dryer

Lower the top panel and press it down until it snaps onto the clips.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to reinstall the two screws in the lint filter housing on the blower housing.
Reinstall the lint filter.
Restore power and run a short test cycle to confirm the drum tumbles normally.

If the dryer still won’t start, recheck that the door switch harness is fully connected and that the belt is correctly routed around the idler pulley and motor shaft. If the belt failed again quickly, inspect and clean the lint screen housing and the entire venting path for restrictions. Repair didn't go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

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