Samsung Console Top Dryer Belt and Idler Pulley Replacement

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Samsung Console Top Dryer Belt and Idler Pulley Replacement

Dificuldade

Moderate

Passos

13

Tempo necessário

No estimate

Introdução

If your Samsung console-top dryer won’t start, won’t spin, or turns on but you don’t hear anything running, a failed idler pulley and a broken or slipped belt are common causes. This guide shows how to open the cabinet, replace the belt and idler pulley, and reassemble the dryer. The disassembly is almost exactly the same on some LG and Kenmore Elite dryers that look similar, but always verify parts with a proper model-specific part lookup.

    • Unplug the dryer before servicing it.

    • Use this repair when the dryer won’t start, won’t spin, or turns on but doesn’t progress into spinning and you don’t hear it running.

    • Do a proper part lookup to verify the correct belt and idler pulley for the exact model, even if the dryer looks similar to an LG or Kenmore.

    • Try releasing the top by sliding a putty knife under the front edge and depressing the two tabs.

    • If the clips are too stiff or there isn’t enough space, remove the two screws on the back of the dryer that hold the top on.

    • Push the top panel forward, and lift it up.

    • Reinstall the two rear screws so you can lean the open top panel against the back of the dryer.

    • If you don’t reinstall the screws, the top panel can fall and hang by the main board wires, which can damage them.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws along the top area under the open top panel.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws at the lint filter.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw by the door switch.

    • Confirm all seven screws are removed before trying to pull the door off.

    • Depress the two metal tabs that help retain the door, and pull the door slightly away from the cabinet.

    • Try disconnecting the door switch wire harness with the door partially removed.

    • If the harness is hard to reach, pull the door out and lift it up slowly to avoid damaging the wiring.

    • Set the door on top of the dryer to create space, and disconnect the door switch harness.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six screws holding the bulkhead in place.

    • Remove four screws on the bulkhead and two screws on the dryer vent housing at the bottom.

    • Remove the moisture sensor near the heating element in the lower right corner of the dryer.

    • Lift the bulkhead up and remove it.

    • Reach into the cabinet and locate the single Phillips screw that holds the idler arm in place.

    • Remove the Phillips screw, and pull the idler arm out of the cabinet.

    • Remove the drum using the cabinet cutouts on each side.

    • If there’s slack or play in the belt, treat that as a sign the idler pulley is bad.

    • Inspect the idler pulley on the idler arm for obvious damage, such as a missing or destroyed wheel.

    • Replace the idler pulley if it’s damaged, because a failed pulley can trigger the belt switch and prevent the dryer from turning on.

    • Avoid replacement pulleys without a bearing, because they can melt onto the arm during operation.

    • Note that the idler arm and pulley kit may include a new screw, but it may not include a new main spring for the pulley arm.

    • Locate the idler arm spring and position it so it can be inserted into both spring holes properly.

    • Use needle-nose pliers if needed to thread the spring ends into place.

    • Watch for the spring snapping free, because it can shoot off the arm and end up stuck elsewhere in the dryer.

    • Thread the belt onto the motor, and push the idler pulley to let the belt rest on the idler pulley.

    • Create a smooth belt path, and make sure the belt lines up properly with the motor pulley.

    • Make sure the belt is facing the drum so it can thread onto the motor assembly.

    • If the new belt is slightly smaller than the old belt, stretch it by stepping on it and pulling it with your arms until it fits more easily.

    • Position the bulkhead and make sure its tabs seat properly before installing screws.

    • Watch for the casing shifting on this style of dryer, which can keep the tabs from lining up.

    • Reconnect the moisture sensor harness while reinstalling the six bulkhead screws.

    • Reconnect the door switch harness before seating the door fully.

    • Slot the bottom of the door onto the metal hinges at the bottom of the opening.

    • Position the metal retention clips so they line up correctly.

    • Reinstall the seven Phillips screws that hold the door to the bulkhead and the cabinet.

    • Lower the top panel and make sure it sits properly on the plastic posts so it locks into place.

    • Plug the dryer back in, and verify it turns on and runs.

    • If the dryer still won’t turn on, consider a control board issue or a bad motor.

    • Check for a motor that overheated to the point it won’t turn on.

    • Get a technician involved for deeper electrical diagnosis, because it can involve live voltage.

Conclusão

Confirm the dryer starts and spins normally after the repair. If you’re working on a similar-looking LG or Kenmore Elite dryer, the take-apart procedure may match, but always verify the correct belt and idler pulley by model. If the dryer broke down due to a dirty or restricted vent, clean the entire vent system to help prevent repeat failures.

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