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rebarchek1
Jan 22, 2013, 07:02 AM
Maytag dryer drum will not turn but belt not broken
ma0641
Jan 22, 2013, 07:12 AM
Idler pulley could be bad, a bad motor or a bad bearing that has jammed the drum. I'd go with the pulley.
rebarchek1
Jan 22, 2013, 07:14 AM
Idler pulley could be bad, a bad motor or a bad bearing that has jammed the drum. I'd go with the pulley.
I can turn it by hand but turns hard? Still think that is the problem? How do I repair this?
ma0641
Jan 22, 2013, 07:24 AM
I can turn it by hand but turns hard? Still think that is the problem? How do I repair this?
Can you hear the motor running? If not, could be the motor or timer. Power to dryer? If power and motor turns, it's a bad idler or bearing. You will need to pull the bottom plate off to do a quick look and pull the case or back off for repairs. If you have no experience doing this, have a repair person do it.
rebarchek1
Jan 22, 2013, 07:39 AM
Yes I can hear the motor running so I believe I will start with the bearing. Thanks!
ma0641
Jan 22, 2013, 11:42 AM
Yes I can hear the motor running so I believe I will start with the bearing. Thanks!
Might just be the idler pulley. There are 2 roller bearing in the front and 1 in the back. If this is an old dryer, you might think about a replacement since the repair cost may surprise you.