How Do You Fix A Broken Dryer Drum?
The drum in a dryer can stop turning as the result of a faulty drive belt, tensioner or motor. Follow these steps to expose each of these parts so that you can determine which one is causing your dryer to malfunction. Unplug the dryer and wait for the heating element to cool before you start working on it. Take off the top cover by removing the two bolts that should be on the back. Remove the plastic cover on the bottom of the back of the dryer. Take off the air flow cover and remove the hardware holding the motor cover on. There should be an e-ring and two washers to remove. Undo the back panel of your dryer by removing the screws around the edge of it. Pull the panel gently away from the drum just a couple of inches, then reach in to the bottom and unplug the heating element. Once that’s done, fully remove the back panel while supporting the drum. Inspect the dryer belt. It should have only a little play when you pull it gently. If it’s cracked or too loose, this may be the reason yo
