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psmmoore5965
Jun 3, 2007, 10:08 AM
Hello,

My Frigidaire Heavy Duty dryer is about 5 years old. Recently I noticed that it was not tumbling the clothes when I had a heavy load and it becomes very hot to the touch on the top and back of the dryer. It sounds like it is tumbling (the motor is working) but when I open the door I find that the clothes are not tumbling. I also checked this by holding the button down inside the door and turning on the dryer. If I give the drum and spin with my hands from inside the door it sometimes will start it to tumble. It will also tumble and dry when I put just a few items in at a time. I have followed the instructions from Applguy (thank you Applguy) on this forum and have removed the top of the dryer and inspected the belt which seems to be in good shape. There doesn't seem to be any obsticles in the way of the drum and it is not making any unusual squeaking or loud noises. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

Thank you

kevinf80
Jun 3, 2007, 01:44 PM
Hello,

My Frigidaire Heavy Duty dryer is about 5 years old. Recently I noticed that it was not tumbling the clothes when I had a heavy load and it becomes very hot to the touch on the top and back of the dryer. It sounds like it is tumbling (the motor is working) but when I open the door I find that the clothes are not tumbling. I also checked this by holding the button down inside the door and turning on the dryer. If I give the drum and spin with my hands from inside the door it sometimes will start it to tumble. it will also tumble and dry when I put just a few items in at a time. I have followed the instructions from Applguy (thank you Applguy) on this forum and have removed the top of the dryer and inspected the belt which seems to be in good shape. There doesn't seem to be any obsticles in the way of the drum and it is not making any unusual squeaking or loud noises. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

Thank you
Hi there,

Is the tension on the belt OK? Sounds to me like it could be slipping, especially as it only happens with a heavy load.

Kevin.

bushg
Jun 3, 2007, 01:59 PM
I have the same problem with my but if I spin it and shut the door real fase mine work's. Hubby will fix it when it completely breaks:)