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Apr 27, 2007, 02:20 PM
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Dryer Drum not turning
I have a Whirlpool electric dryer model# LEC8858EQ1. The dryer drum has stopped turning. I hear the motor and see the heating element inside glowing, but the drum won't move. I can turn it by hand.
Is this a broken belt or gear, or something else? Thanks in advance
Howard
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Apr 27, 2007, 05:36 PM
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You are right, a broken belt or gear is the problem and doing it yourself is a headache, so just call a specialist or depending on the age of your dryer, just buy a new one. It would be simpler, less time consuming and less expensive!!
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Junior Member
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Apr 27, 2007, 08:55 PM
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Changing the belt is really not a difficult or expensive job. Go to your nearest Sears parts place. They will usually have the belt, and can give you a breakdown diagram on how to do it yourself.
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Ultra Member
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Apr 27, 2007, 09:20 PM
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I would agree, I think you may have a broken belt... UNPLUG the dryer and go at it, it's not too bad and pretty cheap, I would check the bearings as well as long as you have it apart
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Oct 14, 2007, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by hkaplan2
I have a Whirlpool electric dryer model# LEC8858EQ1. The dryer drum has stopped turning. I hear the motor and see the heating element inside glowing, but the drum wont move. I can turn it by hand.
Is this a broken belt or gear, or something else? Thanks in advance
Howard
RepairClinic.com has the belt for $12 plus shipping. It should take about 45 minutes to an hour to fix. RepairClinic also has repair help, some diagrams, and free advice is you have a question.
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