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Posted by PK on November 20, 2006, 11:26 pm
> Jeff Taylor wrote:
>
>> I just put my wash in the dryer (Sears Model 110.64212200 built by
>> Whirlpool), cleaned the filter, set the timer, and pressed Start.
>>
>> I heard the motor start, but something didn't sound right, it was too
>> smooth. I opened the door, and sure enough, the drum wasn't spinning.
>> (Normally you can see clothes still moving for a second after the door
>> opens). There was a "hot" smell, but hopefully that was the heater
>> element, not a belt. Hmmm. Thinking perhaps I overfilled the dryer, I
>> emptied everything out and tried again. Same result.
>>
>> Fearing the worst, I moved the drum slightly by hand, then tried again.
>> This time the drum spun. I reloaded the machine and it happily dried my
>> clothes.
>>
>> So what would cause this to happen? What should I do to prevent it from
>> happening in the future? The dryer has been relatively trouble free in
>> its 3.5 years of life.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>
> There is a FSP kit to do the belt, idler wheels, & the tensioner/pulley.
> Take your model # to any appliance parts store & they will set you right
> up. Takes 15-20 minutes to do the job.
>
> Rob
The dryer belt was proably 1/3 off the drum pulley giving enough slack for
the motor pulley to turn. When you turned the drum by hand the belt may have
caught and ran itself back onto the motor pulley. Or there's a worn spot on
the belt already.
- The tension of the belt requires adjustment.
- The belt may need to be replaced.
- The motor may have made a small wear mark (groove) in the belt meaning
that it didn't have and will not have the same friction when it stops at
that particular spot - turning the drum by hand will probably make it catch
and the momentum will give it running.
If you don't have time to open the rear and investigate I strongly advise
not leaving your dryer running without you close by.
Regards,
PK
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