If your dryer has begun to squeak, particularly when handling heavier loads, it's probably time to replace the belt. You can save a lot of money by doing the job yourself. First, unplug the dryer. If you can reach the plug without moving the dryer, you probably won't have to move the dryer to change the belt. Use a putty knife to press the clips holding the lid in place (figure A). Then lift the lid. Look at the existing belt. If it looks worn (figure B), you'll need to replace it. Disconnect the electrical connection for the door switch from the front of the dryer (figure C). Remove the screws holding the front cover of the dryer in place (figure D). Lift up the front cover, and pull it off the dryer. Cut the dryer belt with scissors, and pull the drum straight out (figure E) so that you can access the motor and pulley to install the new belt. The belt will be threaded around an idle pulley and looped over the drive shaft (figure F). The idle pulley helps keep the belt tight. Place the new belt around the drum so that the rubber surface (figure G) touches the drum. The rubber surface has ridges that help it keep good traction. Set the drum back in place so that it rests on the rollers inside the dryer. Use a bungee cord to hold up the front of the drum (figure H). Reach underneath the drum to access the drive shaft (figure I). Set the idle pulley in position if necessary. The pulley snaps into two grooves in the cabinet body. Loop the belt under the idle pulley, and attach it to the drive shaft (figure J). Replace the front of the dryer, and attach the top by reversing the removal procedure.
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