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2. Dryer Starts but Drum Won’t Turn. If the dryer will start but the drum refuses to turn, there are three possible causes: the belt, the motor, or the capacitor. 3. Belt Problems. The belt is the easiest problem to check. Try to turn the drum with your hand.
If the drum rollers are worn out or the axles are damaged, the dryer drum won’t turn properly. To determine if the support rollers are worn out, remove the belt from the dryer and try turning the drum by hand. If the drum does not rotate freely, check the support rollers or axles for wear.
When your dryer's drum is not spinning, there are some parts that you may need to fix. Solve this issue using our videos, step-by-step guide, and 3D renderings.
A broken belt, bad idler pulley, and worn out rollers or bearings are the main reasons a dryer drum won't turn. So putting in a new maintenance kit should fix the problem of the drum not spinning. The kit replaces the parts that typically cause the drum to get stuck.
If your dryer won’t spin or if it makes a loud, rumbling sound when in use, it’s possible your drum rollers are malfunctioning. Typically, drum rollers are installed in sets, so you may need to replace all of them at the same time.
One of the most common reasons your dryer won't spin is because the drive belt is broken. To find out if this is the problem, open the dryer door, reach in, and attempt to turn the big circular tumbler—the drum—by hand. If it turns too easily, the belt has probably snapped and needs to be replaced.
A worn, slipped, or broken drive belt creates a distinctive problem: the dryer motor will be humming as usual, but the drum won't turn. Drive belt problems are also the most common reason a dryer won't spin. Try to turn the drum with your hand. If your belt is intact, the drum won't move easily.